Sofa sets are one of the most important pieces of furniture in our home. It is where we spend most of our time when we are at home. It is a solid piece of furniture which serves the purpose of sitting comfortably. But it is more than that, it is where we take an afternoon nap, watch television, host our guests and relax. It is a vital part of our home.
An L shaped sofa is an excellent choice if you want to provide ample seating without sacrificing comfort and luxury. It has an extended terminal on one side, often a chaise. These are also called sectional sofas because they come in detachable sections. You can choose to keep them together in an L shape or you can keep the sections separate in different parts of the living room.
Let’s look at some of the things that one should consider while choosing an L shaped sofa for your space.
The Size
While choosing any piece of furniture, it is important to keep the size of the place in mind. We do not want our furniture to cram the space to leave none. L shaped sofas typically consist of two or three-seater sections on one side and an extended chaise on the other. If you like to change the seating arrangement now and then, you can remove the middle section and keep it separately. If your living room does not have much space, you can choose to have the smaller one and opt for a big luxurious L shaped sofa set if you have a large living space.
The Placements
It is important to consider the direction or the spot where you will be placing your sofa set. As the L shaped sofas come in sections, if you separate them, only one of the sides has a hand rest. On the chaise side there is often no hand rest available and the backrests often don’t go all the way to the end.
A sectional sofa can also be used to create a division between two parts of the home if you don’t have one. Such as the living room and the dining area or the reading/study nook. Hence, you must choose the sofa according to the direction you plan to place the sofa.
The Upholstery
While choosing the sofa for your home, you must pay attention to the material that the sofa is upholstered with. You must keep in mind both your taste in decor and the usage of the product. The upholstery could be leather, leatherette or fabric. The fabric gives many options in terms of colour, prints and types of fabric but it might not be the ideal choice if you have a kid or pet at home. The leather sofas look regal and are durable but any scratches are easily visible and it tends to be firmer than the fabric ones. Leatherette is comparatively more affordable and easy to clean but it is not as durable. Hence, it is important to consider the upholstery of the sofa.
Keeping the above points in mind will help you choose the perfect sofa for your space that will complement your personality and the home alike.