There are so many types of sofa. I'd like to get some suggestions....
only frm personal experience.... if you purchase a cheap sofa, you will get a cheap sofa. It will not last , it will fall apart and you will need a new one twice as soon. Look hard, and long. go classic. something that will not scream 2006. it will be better . you won't hate it in 6 months. get the BEST you can afford, whatever that amount might be. unless you only plan on keeping it for very short period of time... then go inexpensive
Ask those who share the sofa with you, and consider the best you can afford ...
Choose one that is sturdy, the framework. Choose your fabric wisely. I bought one that is covered in that new chenile fabric and it makes those little pills, or balls up. I have to use one of those fabric shavers. Choose a color to compliment your decor and maybe something that won't show dirt or stains. I don't like the sofas with skirting on them. Something is always hiding under there. If you choose one with the pillows for the back they will get saggy..
My own two rules...More expensive is not necessarily more in quality, and just because it looks nice in the showroom doesn't mean it's durable OR comfortable! Check out the liquidation centers and outlet shops. Shop around alot..it took me two months to find exactly what I wanted. It's a major investment, gotta last and we have to love it!! When you find one you like, try it out. Don't just perch on it...sit back, are your legs comfortable? Is it too high, too low? Do you have to practically recline to lean back on the cushions? Is it easy to sit down and to get back up (don't laugh...some of them seem to swallow you up). Is it comfortable enough for you or your guests to sit on thru an entire football game, movie or race? Then there's practicality. If in an apartment, are you going to be able to get it in the door, up stairs, etc? Believe it or not, I once hade to have a wrought iron patio surround removed so we could take a camel back sofabed in thru the patio door...it wouldn't fit thru the front door! If extra overnight space is a factor, check out the bed portion. Is it comfortable enough someone can endure an overnight stay? Some of them are really horrible. As for color and durability, I'm all for seeking out something in a color I truly love, yet as neutral as possible or at least a solid or tweed so that decor and accessories can be changed out with minimal expense. Some of the fabrics now are poorly woven and snag easily. Also watch to make sure seams and upholstering is tightly constructed. Has the fabric been treated? What kind of warranty comes with it? As for the styles, no particular one is any more durable than the other. It's all a matter of taste there. Some designs will work well in most any room theme. The choice is up to you. Good luck!
Chose your sofa for how well it`s cushioning of your butt, material, is beer or lasagna gonna come out of it and most of all cost and does it fit in with your other furniture.
