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What to consider in a sofa

A sofa is like a magnet for life’s little moments and plays a large part in how a room feels. These good-to-know details can help make your sofa decision-making easier, so you can be sure you’re bringing home a new family member you’ll love.

First impressions

Solid colours give off a stylish, uniform calm. Neutrals like black, grey, beige and white work well as bases to blend in expressive cushions, rugs and curtains. A patterned sofa adds pop, and smaller motifs make a sofa look bigger. And remember that removable covers can refresh a room like new wall paint.

A KLIPPAN sofa with a black-and-white, circle-motif cover is by a bent wood chair and a round table, near a wall of windows.

Sized to fit

Dimensions don’t have to limit your approach. Chaise longues may be best for those who like to unwind independently. Encourage conversation with seating that faces each other like two sofas or a sofa/armchair mix. Modular sofas can make corner solutions and U-shapes for togetherness with personal space, too.

A beige-brown, one-seat section of SÖDERHAMN sofa faces a window, with a floor lamp and laptop stand in use beside it.

Helpful functions

Chaise longues, footstools and sofa-beds often have hidden storage with space for things like toys, knitting projects, linens and throws. A sofa-bed is a convenient, space-saving multi-tasker used occasionally by guests or nightly by you. Plus, it can be a big, cosy cloud where the family reads together.

A beige FRIHETEN corner sofa-bed with storage is covered in pillows and white bedding in a light-filled, white room.

Materials matter

Like fuzzy textures? Think chenille, velvet and corduroy. Love smooth surfaces? Find plain weaves, often 100% cotton. Want distinct and soft? Choose structured weaves with linen or viscose. For easy-clean, go for removable, machine-washable covers. Leather can be wiped and vacuumed with care but shows stains.

A close-up of a beige-grey KIVIK sofa cover focuses on the piped edging and v-shaped weave that creates a two-tone effect.