{"id":521,"date":"2022-01-10T10:05:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T10:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/?p=521"},"modified":"2025-10-15T01:49:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T06:49:00","slug":"choose-a-sofa-for-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/choose-a-sofa-for-home.html","title":{"rendered":"Sofa Buying Guide: How to Choose A Sofa For Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sofa is always the centerpiece of a living room even though someone thinks TV is more vital than it. <!--more-->However, can a TV create your home style and add the unique tone to your living room? Certainly not and a comfortable sofa would provide better experience for watching TV if you sit on it. How to buy the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/furniture\/living-room-furniture\/sofas-loveseats.html\">sofa<\/a> for your home is the big problem, especially for those inexperienced and those with limited budget. This sofa buying guide lists some tips to consider before choosing a couch or sofa for your living room.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>People Also Read:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/leather-vs-fabric-sofa-which-is-the-best-option-for-you.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leather vs Fabric Sofa Which is the Best Option for You<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/sofa-vs-couch.html\">Sofa vs Couch: 6 Key Differences Americans Should Know<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong>7 Aspects to Buy A Sofa for Your Living Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>1. Types of <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Couches and <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Sofa<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>s<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0couches and sofas\u00a0are currently selected\u00a0for living room while single sofas or accent chairs are right for bedroom. The sofas can be roughly divided into those types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 3-seat sofain standard size\u00a0is the traditional type.<\/li>\n<li>Sectionals is combined from two or more section You can use the sections separately or together flexibly, which depends on your need.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Loveseat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Loveseats <\/u><\/a>are equipped with two seats in close distance, which fit for small living room or bedroom.<\/li>\n<li>Sleeper, sometimes called sofa bed,can be used for\u00a0both sofa and bed.\u00a0It is great for guest stay or taking a break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generally, owners would select the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/types-of-couches-and-sofas-which-fits-for-your-home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sofa type<\/a> according to the measurement of the living room and the lifestyle.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-522\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leatheaire-solid-wood-frame.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leatheaire-solid-wood-frame-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Modern Sofa with Solid Wood Frame\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leatheaire-solid-wood-frame-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leatheaire-solid-wood-frame-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leatheaire-solid-wood-frame-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leatheaire-solid-wood-frame.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Modern Sofa with Solid Wood Frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>2. Dimension <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>of the Sofas<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The size is the most important factor to select a couch or sofa, since none of furniture in your home can be bought without considering the dimension. Confirm and write down\u00a0the width and length of the living room and lay out the furniture position of the room. Don&#8217;t forget to reserve enough space for walking and playing if you have kids. Those dimensions below are the standard values but you are able to custom the unequal size of the couch based on your family\u2019s need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The standard 3-seat sofa generally is measured 84 inch long or most of them is 70 inches to 87<\/li>\n<li>The standard depth of the couch or sofa should be from 32 inches to 40 inches.<\/li>\n<li>The height of sofa ranges from 26&#8221;to 36 &#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Browse the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/reviews\/8-comfortable-deep-seat-sofas-for-cozy-spaces.html\">deep seated sofas or loveseats<\/a> here.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-523\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-loveseat-dimension-300x300.png\" alt=\"2.Dimension of the Sofas\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-loveseat-dimension-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-loveseat-dimension-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-loveseat-dimension-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-loveseat-dimension.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2.Dimension of the Sofas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>3. Functionality (Single-Solution or Versatile)<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Due to the different\u00a0daily requirements\u00a0of every family, the sofas are set with more functions than the traditional ones. You are able to look for\u00a0the sofa with certain functions\u00a0online or offline. If there is no\u00a0guest room\u00a0in your home, a revertible sofa bed will create a guest-room-like space.<\/p>\n<p>As you own a cozy\u00a0living room, here suggest to select a sofa with hidden storage. Nowadays, many couches are featured with drawers or compartments. Besides, a sectional sofa is changeable for different layouts\u00a0in narrow house because the sections are apart and some sofas with footrests\u00a0can be used separately\u00a0in living space.\u00a0Furthermore, some sofas come with a built-in side table, which is space-saving and will save your time and money to research on side table buying.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>4. Construction<\/b><\/strong><strong><b>&#8211; frame, joint, seat cushion<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Construction ensures the\u00a0durability\u00a0and comfort\u00a0of a sofa. As for the frame, try to select the natural wood, also called solid wood, which is sturdier than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/buying-guide\/materials-finishes-glossary.html\"><u>MDF<\/u><\/a>, which is made by breaking down natural wood residuals into wood fibres, and formed by applying high temperature and pressure to a combination of wood fibers, wax and resin.<\/p>\n<p>Try to select the sofa that is connected by the mix joints of dowels and glue or with screws\u00a0to make sure it is not easy to loose.<\/p>\n<p>You will tend to spend more time on the seat cushions with high-qualified and high-resilience filler due to comfortability. Feather down filler is the best material for inside cushion while the foam and fibre fillers would be easy to lose the shape. Some manufacturers still can produce great sofa with the premium high-density foam. Spring oil often comes to the sofa with cushion filler\u00a0to\u00a0well keep the shape and spring back after sitting\u00a0or jumping on the sofa.\u00a0The flexibility of the spring oil should be considered.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>5. Upholstery <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Fabric or Leather<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Couches and sofas are usually upholstered with\u00a0leather, velvet, linen, fibers and wool blend and those materials can form the\u00a0pretty pattern of sofas.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leather is widely-used for upholstering the sofa and try to select the full grain and top grain, which are durable and qualified. However, it is not friendly for pets since it is easy to scratch.<\/li>\n<li>Performance fabric is great for kids and pets due to its stain, water and oil resistance.<\/li>\n<li>Wool will make the sofa elegant and comfortable but it is difficult to care for.<\/li>\n<li>Velvet is also able to create classy and stylish vibe to your living room and it ensures durability and affordability.<\/li>\n<li>Linen upholstery can bring aesthetic look of the sofa but it is not anti-water, oil and stain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before buying, select the materials based on your situation and do not only focus on the beauty of the furniture. Try to select the sofa that is pretty and practical.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-524\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leather-solid-wood-frame.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leather-solid-wood-frame-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Orange Leather Sofa\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leather-solid-wood-frame-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leather-solid-wood-frame-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leather-solid-wood-frame-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.povison.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sofa-leather-solid-wood-frame.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orange Leather Sofa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>6. Style <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>&amp; Design<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have painted your wall with colors\/patterns, or installed TV stand, coffee table and more before, the home style has been established. Thus select the\u00a0sofa matching with that style. Modern style is the most popular, so most sofas\u00a0come\u00a0with simple design\u00a0for matching it. The traditional sofa is usually\u00a0equipped with\u00a0tufted\u00a0design and\u00a0curved lines. And the contemporary sofa with\u00a0clean lines and\u00a0traditional accents\u00a0brings elegant vibe to your living room. The style selection depends on your lifestyle and interest.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><b>7. Budget <\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Before purchasing a couch, make sure the\u00a0price range\u00a0that you can accept\u00a0and do a research across a wide variety of online homestore to look for the right piece for your living room. If you have pitched on a sofa but stuck in the pricing due to limited budget, please\u00a0keep an eye on the those online furniture stores or coupon websites for buying the ideal couch or sofa. In general,\u00a0Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale of most furniture stores would provide the great price or many gifts. However,\u00a0most online stores would offer daily or weekly discounts for users, so you can purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povison.com\/furniture\/living-room-furniture\/sofas-loveseats.html\"><u>the affordable sofa<\/u><\/a>\u00a0on any budget.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;\"><strong><b>Extra Tips for Buying A Sofa <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\">1. What should I prepare to install the sofa in the living room?<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have ordered the right sofa for your living room, please measure the entryway of your house to make sure the sofa can be moved into.\u00a0If you are not sure about the dimension\u00a0of sofa package, contact the customer service of the homestore.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, clear the space for the couch or sofa if you have placed other stuffs there.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;\">2. Which kind of upholstery material should I choose for my home with a cat?<\/h3>\n<p>Since cats are born to scratch, it is necessary to choose the upholstery material that is scratch resistant and not easy to lose the shape. Generally microfiber, faux suede, denim, synthetic polyester look good for cat parents. 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