TRIBUNJATENG.COM – For those who are planning to buy sofa for a small living room, there are several tips reported from Homes and Gardens, Tuesday (31/8/2021).
1. Capacity
Decide how many people will sit in sofa. You can estimate by adding up the people in the house, plus one.
Guests can be easily accommodated in an armchair or dining chair, so no need to buy sofa a larger one for a small living room.
2. Search sofa dream
Before you start choosing a model and color, find out if it’s practical for the space you have. When designing a living room, use tape to mark the best potential locations for placing sofa your new. Is there a lot of circulation space around it? Does it block the flow of the room? Does it look too big?
With tape you can also estimate the shape sofa which are suitable. Maybe try two sofa a smaller one, or a larger one and an armchair. If you want sofa what you buy can be used for lying down, you can also estimate this with masking tape.
After determining the size, also estimate the dimensions of the sofayou later. As a general rule, sofa should not be more than two -thirds the length of the room.
3. Make way
If your living room is very small, you should estimate to provide space for people to move around in the living room. Because if not, family members or guests can’t even access the living room to enjoy sofa your new.
4. Choose a fabric
Besides looking good, you’ll want sofa Your new one is practical and durable. If you have pets, sofa leather may not be the best choice, as claws can scratch or even tear it. Similarly, if you have children, make sure you choose washable fabrics that are durable and easy to clean. Always order some sample fabrics and use these to get an idea of color and texture, you can also try soiling and then cleaning.
5. Choose a color
Because sofa tend to be expensive, you might want to choose a neutral and timeless color. In fact, neutral colors are not the only option. You can also choose pale and pastel colors that can help reflect light and make a small living room feel bigger. However, don’t be afraid to choose too sofa bolder colors for a small living room. If you combine sofa Dark velvet with a dark living room color scheme, it can make the space feel comfortable and more spacious.
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