What Makes A Modular Sofa Comfortable?
When guests come to your home, one of the first things they will notice is your furniture. Is your sofa enticing and comfortable looking?
The comfort of a sofa can be subjective depending on how a person sits, but most of us appreciate a sofa we can sink into rather than one where we have to perch on top.
Where to put your feet can be an issue, as some of us like to lie back and stretch out. If this is the same with you, then your sofa needs to be long enough to accommodate this or have low arms so that your feet can dangle over the edge. If the arms are too high they can also make it difficult to rest your head comfortably.
When sitting for long periods some people like to have their feet supported at the same height as, or just below the height of their hips. If you find this is a requirement then you may need to invest in a footstool.
The height of the armrests can be important, since, if too high or vertical, they can be uncomfortable to lean your head against. Low armrests are good if you want to lie lengthways and dangle your feet over them.
As well as being soft and comfortable a sofa needs to be able to accommodate different people. A deep sofa would be necessary for big or tall people, but might be a problem for shorter people to get in and out of.
If the sofas will be used quite a lot then you may need to buy one or more footstools to ensure adequate comfort over long periods.
People are different shapes and sizes so there may not be one sofa style that suits all. You may want to consider the needs of those who will use it most. You may want to consider matching footstools if the sofa is to be used for long periods of time.
Another consideration is the type of filling material. Traditionally this has been horse hair, or goose feathers or down (very small soft feathers), but these are expensive to obtain these days and a lot of sofas use cotton or wool fibres, synthetic fibres, or foam.
You should check the thickness of the filling by seeing if you can feel the underlying frame anywhere when you press into the back or the arms of the sofa. If you can feel the wood frame it means the filling is not very thick and the upholstery is not likely to wear very well.
The depth of padding can be judged by pressing hard or sitting on the sofa arms to sense whether the underlying frame can be felt. If the padding is thin you will be able to feel the wooden frame more easily. It is often worth comparing two or three sofas over different price ranges to get an idea of the possible difference. Also check if the filling seems easy to move around. It should feel firm and resist movement from pushing.
Like many things in life you get what you pay for, and it’s worth buying the best quality sofa that you can afford as it has to last a long time. It is worth shopping around though because sometimes a bit of research can turn up a bargain.
About the author: Jamie White is an experienced furniture salesman. He can assist you to get the most out of your budget and needs when buying a modular sofa. If you want to get up to date info on the latest modular sofas don’t miss to visit his review website where he will compare the latest modular sofas on the market.
