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There are outstanding sofa sets in stores, but when purchased, they quickly break and cause discomfort to the homeowner.
1. Sofa is too big or too small compared to the room
When displayed in a large space in a store, large sofas still look neat. However, when you bring it home, the chair takes up too much space, making the living room cramped and making walking difficult. On the contrary, a sofa set that is too small will be lost in the large common area.
Therefore, before buying, you need to accurately measure the area of the chair arrangement in your home. Depending on the living room area, you should choose the appropriate sofa style. If the living room is large, you can choose a corner, round, L-shaped sofa. If the room is small, you should choose a 2-3-seat sofa with an accompanying chair.
2. Do not try the chair before buying
You buy chairs to sit on, not to decorate. Therefore, you and your family members need to feel comfortable when lying or sitting on the sofa, exactly the way you would use it at home. The mattress also needs to be as firm and soft as you want. Most stores let customers try out comfortable sofas, so you can consider carefully before buying.
Each family often uses the living room with different needs. If the whole family likes to watch TV together, you should choose a sofa with a waist-high backrest and pillows. If your home often has friends and relatives coming to visit, a round sofa helps everyone gather and become closer. Sofa beds are suitable for small families but often have friends coming over overnight.
3. The chair does not match the style of the house
The sofa is the largest item in the living room and often attracts attention first. It needs to be in harmony with the general interior style. Classic style houses should choose leather sofas and carved wood, while modern houses should buy sofas with simple designs and elegant designs. The sofa should have a neutral color, easy to harmonize with other furniture. If you like a sofa with a striking color, the furniture should be the same color or neutral.
4. Desire to buy cheap things
You always have to consider your budget when buying things, but never buy sofas that are too cheap because they often have cheap wooden frames and non-durable fabric materials. The chair will quickly become worn out, rickety and must be replaced in a short time. Therefore, if you don’t have a lot of money, you should not choose a leather sofa or buy things at famous stores. You can find reputable custom-made shops, but you need to carefully choose the frame material, cushion foam, and upholstery fabric.
5. Choosing the wrong material of the seat cushion
This will be a mistake for which you will have to pay dearly. If your family has young children and often sits in the living room, a sofa with soft materials and bright colors will quickly get damaged. Therefore, you need to consider based on weather factors and frequency of use:
– Leather sofa: Suitable for homes with a luxurious, classic style, where air conditioning is often turned on. This material is also easy to clean when dirty or exposed to water. However, for homes that want to save electricity, this is not a suitable choice. Northern families that keep sofas on the first floor often feel uncomfortable during the rainy season. The price of this type of sofa is often the most expensive among all types of chairs (from several tens of millions or more).
– Raw fabric sofa, felt, felt: Youthful, rich design, many color options suitable for different styles. However, these materials are difficult to clean, easily frayed, absorb water quickly, and are not suitable for homes with children.
– Wooden sofa: Suitable for all types of weather. In the summer, sitting on a wooden sofa is cool, and in the winter, you can add more cushions. However, you need to choose a cushion that can be securely tied to the chair body to avoid shifting. You must also pay careful attention when choosing the type of wood to make the chair.
Architect Nguyen Ha
