| Changing your old sofa is the same as removing the | | | | changing their pillow case colors. |
| old plastic covering that has been hanging on your living | | | | - Assess your lifestyle. Consider your lifestyle and start |
| room lamp for say, 5 years. Oh...the only design you | | | | from there when choosing the upholstery of your sofa. |
| are seeing now is the newest stain your son has | | | | Also think about which part of the house will your sofa |
| added to the pile. And have you thought of how hard it | | | | be placed. Will it be placed in the family room or in the |
| is for you to get out from your couch? That's too bad. | | | | formal living room? Having kids may also add to your |
| These only mean one thing- its time to change your | | | | reconsiderations. For the longevity of the furniture, |
| sofa. | | | | avoid delicate upholstery like that of satin. |
| It might have taken you some time before choosing | | | | - The pattern. If you prefer plain design then it is best |
| the sofa from the furniture shop the last time you | | | | to narrow down your choices to more toned down |
| bought your couch. Only to find out that everything | | | | colors. However, choosing patterned upholstery is |
| were all in vain. Your sofa was not as nice as you first | | | | another thing. Choose a pattern that may conceal |
| thought of it to be. To ease out the trouble of choosing | | | | "add-on" designs (those that are patented by your |
| your sofa, here are some guidelines to make the work | | | | son). With this in mind, you may choose multi-colored |
| lighter: | | | | pattern. This will help you hide the dirt and stains that |
| - The size. Before doing anything, decide on what size | | | | your children have created. |
| should you buy. This doesn't necessarily mean that you | | | | - Examine the furniture. While you're on-site, allow |
| use your room size as the basis. The primary reason | | | | yourself ample time to examine the furniture itself. The |
| for this is to avoid the chance that your sofa doesn't fit | | | | underlying construction and the over-all sofa make up. |
| the door. Or if you are leaving on the second floor or | | | | Ensure yourself that you have tried the feel of the |
| so, it may be due to the size of the stairs or the | | | | sofa. Sit on it like you are at you own home. This will |
| elevator. Again, it is not only the length of the sofa that | | | | give you a better idea of what the sofa may feel like. |
| matters, check also on its width and height and | | | | If possible, invite others to try the sofa as well. This will |
| maximum size that your room will allow. | | | | make you see the comfortability level of the furniture. |
| - The color. It is not always advisable to pick the color | | | | - Check other things. Inspect the accents of the sofa. |
| that looks strong. As far as home designing is | | | | Check the trimmings, the wood used in construction, |
| concerned, neutral colors still remain to be the ideal | | | | the paddings, and the over-all design. |
| choice. Then if you want to capture those hot and | | | | The question of- "will it match my room?" may arise. It |
| striking colors then take advantage of the sofa | | | | is best to address this question and other issues as |
| accessories. Throw pillows are much less expensive | | | | well. If you see some defaults, then look for another |
| and they may be great additions to your home | | | | sofa. After all, choosing a defaulted sofa is not |
| décors. Plus, you can always change the looks | | | | suggested in the guidelines. |
| of your living room by rearranging your pillows or by | | | | |