Few tips to consider before buying a three-seater sofa for your living room

The sofas are an aesthetically pleasing element in home furnishing. They serve the same basic function as they have been doing from past many years. Sofas have a wide variety of styles i.e. from traditional to contemporary and they are also available in different sizes and configurations. A three-seater sofa is large enough to accommodate three adults comfortably. This large size sofa makes it perfect for a living room. These sofas have wide uses such as they serve as a great place to entertain guests, watch TV, spend some quality time with friends and family, relax and they also allow you to have a small nap. Finding a quality sofa frame is the most important step to be considered while buying a sofa with 3 seaters. You can find the frames made up of MDF, and other hardwoods such as maple, oak, walnut, etc. Since sofas are the main focal point in the living room and are also an expensive furniture unit so never compromise on its quality. A 3-seater wooden sofa would match with any kind of home décor either modern or traditional. As we all know that wood has its own natural beauty and also last for a longer period so it will be a better choice to opt for wooden sofas rather than other types of a sofa.

The 3-seater sofa generally comprises of two large cushions and a padded back. They give a stylish and elegant look to your living room. These sofas are the best to rely upon because of their comfortable seating option and they also do not occupy much space. While choosing for a quality three seater sofa there are few points to be considered:

1. Take accurate measurements: The first step to take while shopping for a three seater sofa is to measure the space where it will be placed. So, that it will help you in conceptualise about how much space the sofa will occupy in the room and then you can take the measurements accordingly.

2. Deciding on the style: You need to have a fair idea about what type of style you would prefer i.e. traditional, contemporary or a vintage three seater sofa. Traditional sofas come with high buttoned backs, rolling arms and fancy legs. Contemporary sofas have low backs, symmetrical shapes and the legs of these style type sofas are generally made up of metal or wood. Vintage sofas are the best style type to have a distinctive furniture unit in your living room. This type of sofas is rich in quality and has great style.

3. Cushion Options: Cushions are an important part of a sofa so it is necessary to have a good cushion for your three-seater sofa. While shopping for the sofa you need to also look for the filling material used in the cushion. You can choose your own fillings such as polyester fibre, foam wrapped in fibre or horsehair filling. You can choose horsehair filling as it is durable and gives a firm shape to your cushion.

4. Cover materials: There are plenty of sofa covers available in the market which includes leather, velvet, chenille, silk, wool, linen, cotton, etc. But choosing a right sofa cover involves deciding upon texture, quality, durability, appearance and also the price. You should also decide whether you want to go for removable covers or fixed covers. Removable covers are easy to take off and can be cleaned easily while the fixed covers are difficult to clean.

Once you have decided upon the size and style of a three-seater sofa and also have a fair idea about the fabric to choose then you can easily buy the perfect size sofa for your living room.