How to Choose a Sofa That Lasts — and Still Looks Right in Ten Years
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A sofa is the one piece a room is built around, and the one most often bought in a hurry. Choose it as an investment, not a purchase.
01Frame first
Everything you can't see decides how long it lasts. A hardwood frame, properly joined, is the difference between a sofa you keep and one you replace. Comfort is a cushion; longevity is a frame.
02Sit before you fall in love
Depth, height and firmness matter more than colour. A sofa that photographs beautifully but seats badly becomes a daily small disappointment. Decide how you actually sit, then choose.
Comfort is a cushion; longevity is a frame.
03Choose a quiet shape
Trends date; proportion doesn't. A restrained silhouette in a considered fabric outlives three seasons of statement pieces. Save the boldness for the objects around it.
04Fabric that forgives
A hard-wearing weave in a mid-tone hides a life lived. The all-white linen looks perfect in the showroom and anxious in a real home. Pick the one you won't have to protect.
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