A sectional sofa can serve as a stylish focal point, elevate your decor and set the tone for the rest of your home. Comfortable sectionals can maximize the seating space in your living room or family room. If you need a lot of seating for entertaining family and friends and you want to make good use of your space, a sectional is a good choice. People choose spacious sectionals to accommodate the whole family for game nights or to watch TV together.
A sectional sofa makes use of corners, and it can act as a room divider in an open concept space without walls. Sectionals also offer convenient consoles between seats to hold a drink and hide items like eyeglasses. So when you are ready to redecorate and buy new seating, how can you find the perfect sectional sofa for your home?
First Things First: Measure Your Space!
Before you shop for your sectional sofa, make sure to measure your space. Take windows and doorways into consideration, and think about the traffic flow in the room. Be sure to leave space between the sectional sofa and the other furniture. Approximately 18 24 inches is a useful guide. You can outline the sofa with painter tape, or cut out the shape (with the right dimensions!) and place it on the floor to help your visualization.
Think About Style
Since sectionals come in styles ranging from modern to traditional, determine the style you love before you make your purchase. Modern sectionals often come with a low profile, clean lines and neutral colors like white, beige, gray and black. Traditional sectionals have features like rolled arms and tufted backs and feature deeper hues like red, yellow and blue. The style of your sectional can match your decor, or you can choose a coordinating style. Just remember that the sectional will have a large presence in your room.
Choose the Right Upholstery
Your sectional sofa is likely to get a lot of use, especially since it is likely to be placed in front of the TV in the living room, family room or great room. Consider durable performance fabrics that are stain resistant. Performance fabrics are a perfect choice if you have young children and pets, or if the sectional will get a lot of use. Leather upholstery is another good option, since it can last for years and it is easy to clean. Some sectionals come in linen or cotton, which look attractive but are more delicate than other fabrics.
Look for a large selection of sectional sofas from name brands at Home Living Furniture in Mays Landing and Freehold, New Jersey. Visit in person or shop online at homelivingfurniture.com.
