Statement Sofas You’ll Love in Your Living Space
Meet your token investment piece: the living room sofa. Working double duty as the standard for aesthetics and comfort, you want to invest in a piece that is beautiful, functional, and ideal for your space. Looking for where to start? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite picks and tricks to finding a sofa that’s perfectly livable and luxe.
tip #1: size & Scope
Fit is first. Find a sofas that’s to scale with your space. Not too small, not too large, just right. Unsure if your choice will work? Get extra visual by mapping out the sofa size with painter’s tape. Sometimes scale can feel so different in real life.
tip #2: user-friendly
We all wish white velvet sofas were as practical as they are beautiful, but some of us inhabit the real world with shedding and slobbery puppies and babies. Not to mention, the upper echelon of tipsy, red wine offenders. Don’t be short-sighted. Select fabrics that are functional for your everyday life so you can truly live in your space rather than stand guard over it.
tip #3: versatility
If you’re prone to change and love updating your space, choose to make your sofa your anchor by investing in a more a versatile, transitional piece. You can always—and more affordably—update elements like side tables, textiles, and even accent chairs to get a brand new feel without having to update your most expensive piece.
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How to Select the Right Sofa Depth
When it comes to furniture, size and scale are the places to start. Despite what you can convince yourself of in the face of beautiful, supple leather, if an item doesn’t fit well in your space it’s a non-starter. Here, four quick categories for sofas ideal for all spaces — from tailored, modern office spaces to laidback weekend lounges.
18-20 inches deep
You’re sleek. You’re sexy. You’re here for looks only, no lounging. Sofas that have a depth of 18-21” are typically more contemporary and clean-lined, and are ideal for short-term sits. Our placement: a modern office for the ultimate tailored appearance.
21-23 Inches deep
You’re still polished, but not so buttoned up that a little comfort can’t seep through. Our placement: a den or bedroom for secondary seating.
24-30 inches deep
Finally, you’ve made it. Sofas that are 24-30” deep are ideal for lounging and laying. They’re just deep enough to truly lean back and get cozy. Our placement: every living room in the history of mankind.
31+ inches deep
You are on cloud nine. Sofas that are 31” deep and up will swallow you whole in the best way possible. Our placement: bonus rooms that prize comfort over crispness.
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