How to choose a sofa for the living room

But even in this case, there are a huge number of recommendations that will help you. For example, this article will tell you how to choose a sofa for the living room. After all, the sofa is perhaps the most important piece of furniture in this room. It is the center of the composition, most of the attention is paid to it, the rest of the furniture is selected for it, and in size it surpasses all other interior items in the living room. So it is very important to choose a sofa that will not disappoint you with its appearance and qualities. Naturally, there are living room interiors in which there is no sofa at all, but in this article we are not talking about them.

The form

There are quite a few forms of sofas, and now we will talk about the most popular of them.

1. Direct. A straight sofa is good because it takes up the least space. In addition, its design allows you to place it anywhere in the room - against the wall, in the corner, in the middle of the room. These sofas are pleasantly distinguished by a much lighter design than the rest and look appropriate in almost any interior. In addition, such a sofa can be placed in the

hallway

, if space allows.
2. Corner. Corner sofas have a fairly powerful design, which is why they are not suitable for any interior - in a small living room they can take up too much space, which will make it uncomfortable to use the room. Also, corner sofas can perfectly zone the room, as their shape perfectly separates the guest area from the rest of the room.
3. Modular. In fact, such a sofa is one big designer. From it you can make one large straight sofa, a corner sofa, and even make a sofa with the letter "P". Of course, due to the specifics of the design, it does not have a light appearance, but from it you can do everything that is convenient for you at the moment.

Style

The style of the sofa is also worth taking care of, as the appearance plays a big role in shaping the interior.

1. Slipper. Slippers are called compact sofas without armrests. They have a light construction, they themselves are not large in size and fit perfectly into the interior of small living rooms. Also, they are great for

children’s rooms

, as a place where you can accommodate guests, again, thanks to their compact size.
2. Chesterfield. Chesterfield sofas are powerful sofas with swirling armrests, the height of which is equal to the height of the back. They are quite massive, so they are not suitable for every style of interior. And depending on the upholstery, they can look glamorous or deliberately casual.
3. Cabriole. Cabriole is considered one of the classic models. This sofa is characterized by a base made of solid wood, decorated with carvings, moreover, it is necessarily a sofa with legs. It cannot be called massive, so if you need visual space in the interior, this is a great option.
4. Tuxedo. Sofas in this style are distinguished by straight, clear lines. They have straight armrests and a back that are on the same level. This sofa looks very stylish and will be appropriate in almost any interior. And a similar sofa would look good in the

kitchen

, as part of the dining area.
5. Bridgewater. This style of sofa is characterized by low armrests and a high back. This is the most common and popular option that you can only see in the interior.
6. Modern. A characteristic feature of such sofas is a rectangular shape, solid wood legs, soft back and seat. They look very concise and simple, but this is precisely their charm. These sofas are great for minimalist interior styles.

Color

The color scheme has a great influence on the interior. Therefore, when choosing the color of your future sofa, remember some nuances. No matter what, it is better not to choose light-colored upholstery for the sofa. Here, light wood for the base is a completely different matter. But light colors in the upholstery will quickly get dirty, rubbed and lose their original color. But this, of course, is not a reason to use only black and dark brown. Just choose dark upholstery colors - navy blue, moss green, dark olive, French red, burgundy, plum, etc. Bright colors should not be abandoned either, just using a massive object with a bright color in the interior is much more difficult than a small object. Therefore, although bright colors are not prohibited, it is better to refuse them. Also, at the moment, upholstery with a pattern is completely out of date, so give preference to plain models.

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