Sofas, a buying guide: sizes, types and maintenance

Corner sofa: the dimensions of our corner sofas can range—depending on whether it is a 2-seater or a 3-seater with chaise longue—from a length of 237 to 300 centimeters, a depth that can range from a minimum of 91 centimeters to a maximum of 103 centimeters, and a height between 77 and 94 centimeters. The depth of the chaise longue, on the other hand, can be between 146 and 172.       

Straight sofa: the dimensions of our straight sofas can vary in length from 140 to 230 cm.

Sofa bed: the dimensions of the sofa bed can vary depending on the number of seats, but basically the length of our sofa beds can range from 149 centimeters to 215, the depth remains fixed between 96 and 97 centimeters ( DUNA 100) and the height from 90 to 96. The PEGASO sofa with reclining headrests reaches 110 cm.

How to choose a sofa?

Choosing a sofa is serious business. We can’t leave anything to chance. Aesthetic factors come into play and steer us toward one model rather than another, or toward a brighter or more muted color. Technical features, at the same time, must be properly evaluated: is it a comfortable sofa? Is the upholstery in eco-leather or microfiber? Is it possible to remove the cover so it can be washed more conveniently?

In this short guide, we’ll give you some tips on how to choose the perfect sofa for you by evaluating all the main features of the king of the living room.

 

Sofa bed, corner sofa, or classic sofa: sofa types

First of all, we need to ask ourselves whether what we’re looking for is a sofa bed or a classic sofa that we will use only for sitting during the day or for seating our guests. In the latter case we can opt for straight sofas or corner sofas, depending on the space we have available in our shop.

 

Straight sofa TITAN – divani.store

 

The corner sofa – or L-shaped sofa - certainly allows us to invite more friends or simply to relax more comfortably and with more space in the evening in front of the TV. It’s also definitely a great ally when furnishing our open-plan space, because it lets us divide areas without putting up walls, keeping the environment open and much more spacious.

 

Corner sofa PRESTIGE – divani.store

 

Choosing a sofa bed means opting for a piece of furniture that needs to fit in a room large enough so that, when opened, it won’t bump into other furniture and there won’t be any issues. It is often chosen to have an extra bed when needed without having a guest bedroom available. With modern opening mechanisms, no effort will be needed to open the sofa and create a bed in just a few seconds.

 

Double sofa bed in fabric – divani.store

 

Opening a double sofa bed in fabric – divani.store

 

Colorful sofa or solid-color sofa?

Choosing the color of our sofa is also really important for defining the style of our living room. Before choosing the sofa color, some considerations should be made:

• the natural light coming into the home through the windows and the artificial light from ceiling lights;
• the available space in the room;
• the colors of the walls and the rest of the furnishings to avoid unpleasant combinations.

Usually, choosing a sofa in soft colors, or even better “neutral” ones, seems to be one of the best long-term choices. A sofa is a piece of furniture expected to last for many years and could therefore easily outlast the wall color or the curtains.

Changing the color of some furniture or fairly prominent details in a room could create a major aesthetic imbalance; for this reason, it’s important to make your evaluations first. We’ve dedicated an entire article to the considerations you should make before deciding the color of our sofa.

 

Leather, eco-leather, or fabric sofas 

The type of sofa also depends on the upholstery fabric. Sofas with natural, synthetic, eco-friendly, or vintage upholstery. Depending on our needs, we can decide which type of sofa to choose. Among sofas with eco-friendly upholstery, divani.store offers the LEBRON sofa, available in 6 different colors and 100% made in Italy.

 

LEBRON eco-friendly sofa – divani.store

Leather, eco-leather, or fabric sofas?

Vintage sofa? If we’re looking for a sofa that brings tradition to mind, that perfectly matches our living room with retro-style elements yet is also very refined and original, our choice could fall on a straight sofa like the PLANO sofa. 

 

 

PLANO vintage sofa – divani.store

 

For those who love the leather effect but want to choose a less impactful material, you can opt for an eco-leather sofa. In this regard, Divani.store offers in its online catalog the modern Uranio sofa, available in 8 different colors to suit every style need.

 

 Uranio eco-leather sofa – divani.store

 

How to clean a sofa

Choosing a sofa without evaluating its long-term maintenance would be a risky and unwise choice. Buying a sofa also means deciding what fabric covers it; for example, we could opt for a waterproof sofa, which is easier to wash than a microfiber or velvet sofa.

In the previous article, we gave several tips on how to clean a removable-cover sofa, for example using water, soap, or sanitizer.

The sofas in the divani.store catalog have removable covers and the fabrics can be machine-washed at 30°, and it’s also possible to request additional covers for your sofa, either in the same color or in a different color and fabric.

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Why buy a sofa online?

Choosing to buy a sofa online on divani.store is easy and safe. You have the option to try your sofa for 30 days and return it in case of defects. Delivery to your floor and assembly are among our delivery methods, so you won’t have to worry about anything. Finally, for orders over € 300, shipping is completely free.  

In the online store, you can compare all types of sofas by evaluating colors, upholstery, and dimensions. For any further questions or needs, you can rely on our customer service; someone will be able to help you in your search for the sofa of your dreams.