8 Guidelines for Choosing a Living Room Sofa
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21 September 2024

8 Guidelines for Choosing a Living Room Sofa

8 Guidelines for Choosing a Living Room Sofa

As an interior designer, you understand the importance of choosing the right sofa to make an impactful visual statement in your living room projects.


With this in mind, it is important to remember that a sofa is more than just a piece of furniture; it is the anchor that ties a room together, setting the tone for relaxation, conversation, and cherished memories.


Stay with us to learn the eight essential guidelines for choosing the perfect sofa for your customers’ living room projects, which involves understanding the needs of the space and the overall design vision.



Consider the Living Room’s Dimensions


When selecting a sofa, it is essential to consider the room’s size and proportions to achieve a balanced and harmonious design.


From this perspective, a well-proportioned sofa can anchor the space, ensuring it complements other furniture and creates a sense of flow, transforming the space into an inviting and cosy environment.


We recommend following the 2:3 design rule to help you select the right size sofa according to the living room’s dimensions.



What is the 2:3 design rule?


The 2:3 design rule is a guideline often used to achieve visual balance and aesthetics in a space. It suggests the larger elements should occupy about two-thirds of the area, while the one-third is reserved for complementary items.


Considering the previous, a sofa should be two-thirds the size of a living room.


Fostersofa Modular with Chaise in Douro House’ Living Room



Guarantee Daily Comfort


Since the living room is the hub of conversation and where family and friends gather for countless hours, it is important to choose the most comfortable one by considering the following features:


  • Seat Depth – a deeper seat is ideal for lounging, while a standard depth is appropriate for sitting upright.

  • Supportive Armrests – wide armrests offer extra comfort and support, making them perfect for lounging.

  • Back Support – a high backrest and adjustable headrests ensure plenty of support.



Golden Sofa

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Pick the right material, texture and colour


The selection of the material, texture and colour for a sofa should be aligned with the overall design of your customers’ living room project.
In this context, let’s explain the importance of each element:


  • Material – is the first element that should be thoughtfully selected to ensure long-lasting functionality and to match the look of the living room.

  • Texture – adds depth and interest to any living room, creating a more dynamic and layered look.

  • Colour – the powerful tool for setting the tone and mood of any living room. As you know, the colour of the sofa should either complement or contrast with the existing scheme of the living room, depending on the desired effect.

As we’ve been discussing – material, texture and colour – all play a relevant part in the harmony and function of any living room, guaranteeing the chosen sofa meets the desired look and practical needs of your customer.



Think about Sofa Seating Capacity


Getting everyone together in the same place for hours of laughter and deep conversations, where lessons are often learnt, is one of the most valuable qualities of any living room, making it truly special.


For this reason, choosing a sofa with the necessary seating capacity to ensure everyone is comfortable and to create a welcoming environment is a crucial detail to consider.


This is why Laskasas modular sofas are versatile enough to be the centrepiece of any living room.



What is a Modular Sofa?


A Modular Sofa is a versatile seating option that can be adapted, allowing the individual components to be perfeclty rearranged in any living space, whether it’s a larger room or a cosy nook.


In this sense, the modular sofa offers you the option to add or remove sections to create a larger or smaller seating area, being an ideal solution for gatherings and for social occasions that requires a larger option.


Therefore, at Laskasas there are several options of modular sofas, designed to suit the specific needs of any living room that you are working on, such as:



Fletcher Sofa

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Foster Sofa Modular With Chaise


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Consider Sofa Style and Shape


As you know, choosing a sofa that matches the style and shape of a living room is essential to satisfy both your customers' needs and the room's aesthetics and functional requirements.


Regarding this, Laskasas offers a range of carefully crafted sofas in various shapes and styles, from smaller to the larger, mid-century to contemporary, to suit into any living room.


Chaise long sofas – versatile and suitable for most living rooms, they are often used to create a modern seating arrangement and a sophisticated ambience.


Grey Sofa with Chaise Longue


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Curved sofas – these are the perfect combination between mid-century and modern contemporary design, creating an inviting environment wherever they are placed.


Wellington Sofa


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In conclusion, we’ve learnt that choosing the right sofa for a living room involves considerable factors, including dimensions, comfort, material, texture, colour, seating capacity, style and shape.


By keeping these elements in mind, you'll be able to choose a sofa that creates a cohesive and inviting living space. The right choice can set the stage for unforgettable moments, as well as being the main piece of any living room project.


We encourage you to explore at Laskasas’ website our wide range of sofas and check our Living Rooms Lookbooks to have more ideas for your upcoming spaces.




Source

Rui Silva

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