How do I choose a sofa for my space? It’s a common enough question. It’s easy to imagine a sofa that looks wonderful on the showroom floor being just as dreamy in your home. However, it helps to be methodical with your thinking when it comes to picking out the perfect sofa. Here are a few steps we recommend to make sure you pick the right piece for your home.
The first thing you need to figure out to answer the question, “How do I choose a sofa for my space?” is what you use the space for. Do you relax there? Nap there? Entertain others? Binge-watch Netflix? How you use the space is vital in choosing furniture for it.
The answer to how you use it should be what you currently do with the space- not what you hope to do. It’s okay to want to host parties, but if you normally only use it for relaxing and napping, that’s what the furniture should accommodate.
If you will be entertaining others, try a sofa with shallow seats. These make it much easier to sit up and talk to one another. They are also much easier to get up and down from.
If relaxing, napping, and watching TV is the goal, you will want to find some furniture made for lounging. Comfort should be your biggest goal.
The size and shape of your space also play an important role. You do not want to overcrowd your space but you also do not want to choose furniture that is too small. An easy rule of thumb is to aim for about 18 inches of space on each between the sofa and the wall.
Open floor plans do well with a sectional while enclosed spaces often work well with small sofas. Also, if you decide that a sectional suits the shape of your space best, don’t let the long part of the chaise extends more than halfway out into the room.
Your sofa should not block any architectural structures, like windows and fireplaces. If, for instance, you have a large bay window, you should consider either a short couch or stick with chairs on either side instead.
Another important aspect when choosing a sofa is the natural flow of your room. You want to be sure that neither your sofa- nor any other furniture- is blocking your regular walkway.
It also should not prevent easy movement, meaning that you should not have to turn sideways to get through. When choosing a sofa, be sure that it will support the natural flow of the room- not detract from it.
The color and style you choose can either enhance or detract from your space. Light-colored sofas work well in rooms with natural light while deep colors tend to do better in smaller spaces. Also, if you have patterns on your wall, choose a solid couch to prevent clashing.
If you have any additional questions, or want to see our sofa options in person, visit our furniture store near Beaverton, Oregon today to speak with a design expert and find your perfect sofa. We proudly serve Beaverton, Battleground, Gresham, Camas, Ridgefield, Lake Oswego, and the other surrounding areas.
