From movie nights to hosting parties, sofa is an anchor of the living room. People often make a common mistake of buying a piece of furniture that has style over functionality, a powerhouse that requires research and testing. When time comes to upgrade your beloved sofa take time to choose a worthy one.
Here are five steps to the perfect sofa:
- Assess what you want
Are you looking for a style statement in a new house or a comfortable corner in a villa? What is the criteria, look or feel? Once you’ve decided on the ideal piece that will best suit what you are looking for, you can get down to measurements.
- Bring your concept alive
BoConcept offers a 3D modelling service which allows you to visualise the sofa in your space. To get started, measure out the room and create a floorplan. Better still, book an in-home consultation so the experts can do it for you. Also measure your current sofa (length, depth and height) and think about what works and what doesn’t.
- Choose the texture
The first step in choosing the right fabric or leather for your sofa. Fabrics can be classic – be it textural linens in neutral tones or fashionable – velvets. Leather is timeless, but while full aniline is soft and luxurious (and warm), corrected leather where the scars and scratches have been removed looks more uniformed.
- Stay and play
When you visit the showroom, set aside enough time to test-drive the different configurations and proportions to find out what’s right for you. Kick your feet up and hunker in. How does a sofa with more depth feel to sit in? What about the arm height – is that comfy to lie on?
- Have a consultation with an in-house designer
Because BoConcept sofas are custom made to order, the configuration and upholstery can be personalized. Too many options can sometimes make it harder to close-in on one. But worry not, the BoConcept staff all have a design background, so they can lead you through the decision process.
From style advice to customised 3D renderings of your space, BoConcept offers a complimentary interior design service to suit your requirements. You can book a free consultation at their Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah showroom or online to discuss your initial thoughts.
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