Handy Sofa Buying Guide from Park Furnishers

Imagine a living room without a sofa; it just wouldn’t be right would it. The sofa is a focal point of our homes and a commodity most would not live without so it’s important not to get it wrong when choosing a new one.

 

We use our sofas to lounge on while reading a good book, curl up on to watch a scary film and natter on with good friends. A sofa can make or break a sitting area both in terms of look and comfort, which is why furniture specialist Park Furnishers has come up with a handy sofa-buying guide.

 

Paul Marshall, from the Bedminster based furniture store, believes that sofas are long term investments that need to be thought out. He advises that the first thing to do is consider the function of your sofa. How many people do you need it to accommodate? Do you have young children or grandchildren? Do you eat dinner on your sofa? Do you have any pets? How big is the space? The answers to these questions will determine the size, fabric choice and colour of your sofa.

 

To decide what size sofa you want, it is a good idea to lay newspaper out on the floor to gauge how much space your new furniture will take up. You do not wish your sofa to overpower existing furniture but you also don’t want it to look lost in a large space.

 

You should also consider how you are going to get the sofa into your room of choice. Park Furnishers offer a service whereby they visit your home and check whether the sofa will fit, but it always a good idea to bring measurements with you.

 

Paul says: “Having a beautiful sofa is important but comfort is also a key factor. Before you shop you should consider your height and leg length and whether you would like your cushions to be firm or soft. If you like to curl up and relax, low arms and loose cushions are best but if you want support a high back and firm cushions are needed.

“We actively encourage shoppers to try our sofas before they buy. We ask them to pretend they are at home, curled up on the sofa, watching a film as this is the only way they will know whether the sofa is a good fit for them.

 

“Sofas can act as a great statement piece or can effortlessly blend with the rest of your décor. If you would like your sofa to be a focal point, the shapes of a sofa and even the number of cushions can make a difference to the overall feel of a room. For example, one or two cushions give a cleaner, more modern look while three feel more traditional.”

 

Visiting a big store like Park Furnishers in Willway Street, Bedminster, gives customers the convenience of a wide range of sofas. From fabric to leather, one-seater to four-seater, the 100 suites on display are all of high quality.

 

Paul continued: “Choosing a sofa is a big decision, which is why we like to show shoppers as many variations as possible so they know what is out there. Customer’s won’t be happy until the upholstery, size, style and colour are all exactly right so by offering the largest choice we are sure to find your perfect match.”

 

If you want your sofa to stand the test of time, just follow these simple tips and for more information or advice visit www.parkfurnishers.co.uk/sofabuying. Alternatively call 0117 9669253.