In choosing sofas, what do most people usually find? Does the style count or do the latest trend for these living room staple matters? What will make a homeowner's choice wrong for a sofa selection? The Guardian details practical advice for homeowners in buying sofas for their home.
1. Don't go brilliant white
A white sofa was a prominent choice over the years for the living room. This color sports a classic look but then if you're to brighten up the room, you can "Go for an off-white with some warmth instead. Or better still, embrace the darkness and try out a deep, dark colour on your walls. Contrary to popular belief, this can actually push walls out visually, making a room appear bigger," as the outlet advised.
2. Ditch the super sofa
Large sofas would look great for spacious but if the space in your house is limited, try going for sofas that are elevated. This tip given by the article helps the overall room to look spacious.
"Living rooms everywhere are losing the battle to elephant-like sofas. When a room is small, you're better off buying a sofa with legs. The gap below helps to create the illusion of space."
3. Stop being a hoarder
You get too excited shopping for pieces in your living room without realizing you nearly clump up the whole area. Before shopping, make sure to have an overall grasp of your living room area, this will help you minimize the clutter from buying pieces you don't need. Settle only with what you really need for the room and also take note of the size.
4. Get low
If you're aiming to decorate your area with art pieces and incorporate a rug, try going for pieces that will maximize the space.
As the article suggested, "Always think big with your accessories for maximum impact. A titchy rug floating in the middle of a room just looks stingy. Instead, go big enough that the feet of the sofa can sit on it. This helps to ground the space."
