{"id":5623,"date":"2017-08-16T14:15:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T18:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=5623"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T20:23:25","slug":"how-to-pick-the-right-sofa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-the-right-sofa\/","title":{"rendered":"Sitting Pretty: How to Pick the Right Sofa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It took Goldilocks three tries to pick seating that was \u201cjust right\u201d in the home of the three bears. What was it that kept her moving from seat to seat? The size? The color? Too much fur on the seat? Whatever the reason, she had the right idea \u2013 careful consideration is required to find \u201cjust right\u201d seating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a sofa in particular can be overwhelming. With so many options to choose from, finding the one that is “just right” for your home and family can take time. We’ve put together a buying guide to help you pick the right sofa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Your Sofa Situation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you start shopping, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will it be used?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lounging and TV watching may call for a couch or sectional facing an entertainment center, while a living room used for hosting might employ a modest-sized couch and chairs to create multiple seating areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For formal living rooms, a stand-alone sofa with a clean design can fit the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If kids are in the picture, your best bet  is one that is both comfortable and highly durable from frame to fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What shape best fits the room you\u2019re decorating? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

L-shaped designs are great in homes with open floor plans because they can act as a divider.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Connor<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The L-shaped design of the Connor Sofa Sectional<\/a> can help divide an open floor plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you prefer a tight back or loose cushions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Amish<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Amish Mount Hope Mission Sofa<\/a> offers loose cushions with a relaxed look and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What size sofa is best for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size of your sofa can affect the look of the entire room. If it’s too large it can smother a small room. If it’s too small it will look lost and out of place in a larger space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before shopping, decide on the layout of the room and set it up. Cutting out a template of the sofa you\u2019re considering from brown paper and placing on the floor where the sofa will go is a good way to get an idea of how it will look in a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also consider the following when determining what size to buy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n