Three questions before you buy your next sofa
Posted on: 29 September 2020
If your family sofa is starting to sag or to look a little past its best, then perhaps you have been thinking about purchasing a replacement. Buying a new sofa is a significant investment and not something that you should do lightly, especially since it could be a central feature of your home for many years.
When you are looking for a new sofa, what are the main criteria that you will look for to help make your decision? For most people, only style and comfort will guide their choice but there is something else that it is important to factor into your decision: where it was made.
Aussie-made sofas have significant advantages over imported sofas. Here, learn about three questions to ask before making your choice.
1. Does it fit your surroundings?
When a sofa is to be a prominent part of your home for the next decade or so it should suit your property. When evaluating potential sofas you should think not just about whether the colour matching the rest of your furnishings but where it looks right in the area where you want to place it. Is there any dead or wasted space to the side of the sofa, or does it jut out too much? You might think that these are minor inconveniences now but over time they could start to irritate you and by that point, it will be too late to change the sofa.
2. Is it a pleasure to sit on?
The main function of a sofa is to provide somewhere for you to relax with your family. When thinking about the comfort level of the sofa you will need to think about the material used to cover the sofa. Do you prefer a leather effect or a fabric cover? If you try out the sofa before you buy, it can be useful to see how the materials feel. In addition to material, you must also think about the height of the sofa and the angle of the sofa back. You don't want to be forced to sit in an uncomfortable posture every day so think about the height and width of the sofa to see if it can accommodate your body shape with ease.
3. Is it made in Australia?
Looking for Aussie-made sofas should always be a priority. It's great to use local materials, support local manufacturers and keep vital skills alive in this country. These locally-made sofas are also competitively priced and come with full warranties so you can be certain that the manufacturers are happy to stand behind the quality of their product.
For more information, contact companies that offer Aussie made sofas.
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