When it comes to where to splurge in your home, your sofa is one of your best bets. In fact, any furnishing that you spend a lot of time on deserves to be splurged on. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of your time on them. You spend every night on your bed, and we all tend to spend a lot of time on our couches just lounging around or even working, if you still work remotely.
This doesn’t mean that you need to drop money you don’t have, either. It simply means knowing what to look for and buying smarter. In terms of sofas, there are many excellent mid-range sofas that provide the design and comfort you deserve.
Are you ready to start buying better? Then it’s time to look at these top five sofa materials:
Top Five Sofa Materials for Family Homes
Leather
If you want something that feels luxurious to the touch that only looks better, not worse, with age, then you’ll want a leather sofa. So long as you condition your sofa fairly regularly, it will stay buttery soft, cool, and comfortable. Little scratches here and there will also just work to add to the patina effect that makes leather so timeless.
Microfiber
If you want a comfortable, no muss, no fuss, no maintenance material, then a great option can be microfiber. These couches tend to be very hard-wearing and also very easy to clean. They also come in every color under the sun, making this an ideal choice for color-bugs who want to go bold.
Cotton
If natural materials are more your style, then choose cotton. A cotton weave is very cool and breathable, making it a great choice to keep you a comfortable temperature summer through to winter. This option can also be dyed a wide variety of colors to suit your décor.
Velvet
If you want the coziest experience when you snuggle up onto your couch, then choose velvet. If you think you may not like velvet because of how it feels, then try touching a 100% cotton or silk velvet, and see if your opinion changes. Cotton velvet and especially silk velvet are truly luxurious and look fantastic.
Chenille
If you want something a bit softer and plusher than cotton or leather, but still want an easy-to-clean, low-maintenance sofa, then choose chenille. This is a mix of cotton and acrylic, which makes it both soft and stain resistant.
Top Considerations When Choosing a Sofa for Your Home
Of course, the material that the sofa is covered in is just one of the considerations you need to make when choosing a sofa for your home. A few other tips to help you pick the most functional and beautiful sofa for your space include:
- Choosing extra firm cushions, as these last longer and won’t get squished down.
- Choosing sofas with hardwood frames where possible as these really withstand the test of time.
- Having some way to kick your legs out, so choose either an L-shaped couch or an ottoman, to take lounging to the next level.
And that’s it! Just remember to be patient and ideally try out sofas before you buy them. With a little bit of luck and patience, you’ll be able to have a truly beautiful, comfortable couch to come home to.
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