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Wanna take a little quiz? I promise it's not hard. Ready? Here goes: What is the largest piece of furniture in your home? What item of furniture says volumes about your personal style? And what piece of furniture is the first thing that guests to your home usually see? Did you guess your sofa? Yes, that's right, the humble sofa. Maligned by so many, but truly indispensable - truly a critical item of home furnishing. It plays an important role in your home - both as decoration, as well as functional furniture. This means that when it comes time to buying a new sofa, you must make your choice carefully and thoughtfully. A sofa can make or break your home decorating efforts. As no two homes (or homeowners) are the same, there is no type of sofa that is 'right' for everyone, only the type that best meets YOUR needs. You can evaluate sofas from the designers perspective: how they look - their appearance. But you can also judge and categorize sofas based on functional criteria: their components and how they work. >From a functional point of view, you have several choices in sofas. A perennial choice is the sectional sofa. With a sectional you can move the sections all about as you please. You can also buy sleeper sofas (that unfold into a spare bed), recliner sofas, and even outdoor sofas for your porch or deck area outside. It is best to consider functional aspects first: what you will you need your sofa for? What will you need it to do (if anything)? Where will it be used - and how often? And just how much space do you have? The fact is that once you have a handle on the TYPE of sofa that you need, you can then move on to consider design options. Speaking of design options, you have endless varieties of choice. Sofas with a traditional feel are easy to spot: they use thick fabrics, have deep cushions - and are my personal favorite for napping! Or if you like you can go with a sofa that has contemporary styling: slick fabrics, minimalist design, crisp lines. A few recommendations seem in order: First of all, when selecting a sofa get one that matches your room decor, if the rest of your room has been outfitted. In general, don't try to place a contemporary-style sofa in a room with traditional decor. The reverse holds true as well: don't stick a fluffy, floral-pattern traditional-style sofa in an ultra-modern living room. If the sofa style does not match your room decor it will stick out like a sore thumb. Some further recommendations: If you occasionally need extra bed space (for guests and kid friend sleep-overs), I advise purchasing a sleeper sofa. And by all means get a very sturdy sofa if you need it for a den or playroom. Kids have a way of turning a sofa into a trampoline, and husbands can be very messy when eating during the big game, so make sure your sofa can take it. As always, buy furniture that is good quality - good materials, solid craftsmanship - from a reputable dealer. Make sure to get a good warranty (in writing). Do your best and pick the best sofa that you can afford. Maintain that sofa - care for it properly - and you will get many years of comfort from it.
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