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I have four kids and three dogs that make keeping my home nice very challenging. I have worked hard over the years to find flooring, wall finishes, furniture, and decor that can hold up well to the things that my kids and dogs can put everything though. If you have kids and/or pets that make keeping your home looking nice difficult, visit my blog. There, you will find some tips to decorating your home in a way that makes it look very nice, but durable enough to remain in great condition while your kids and pets live their lives in it.

Four Tips For Choosing A Sofa That Works Best In Your Home

18 November 2015
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When it comes to decorating your home, every furniture choice that you make makes a difference in the overall design in your home. In order to achieve a look that you are happiest with, you will want to make many considerations before just choosing any piece of furniture. Here are four tips to help you choose a sofa that will work best in your home:

  1. ​Consider How You Will Use the Sofa: The first thing you will want to do is consider how you will be using the sofa. For example, if you are putting the sofa in an area of the house that will be used mostly for you and the rest of the family to relax and watch TV, then you want the sofa to be comfortable and large enough for everyone to put their feet up on. However, if you are using it in the formal living room, then you can choose a couch that is smaller and perfect for just sitting. 
  2. Measure It: Never forget to measure the sofa while you are at the store. You want to be sure that it is going to fit in the area of the house you are putting it in and you also want to be sure that it is going to fit through the door to your home as well. 
  3. Choose a Slipcover: It's always a good idea to bring home a slipcover along with the couch. This is because you can have the slipcover on days when you won't be having any guests, which is important if you have kids or pets in the house. Slipcovers are easy to clean and it protects your couch, ensuring that it will last a longer period of time before it needs to be replaced. 
  4. Position the Couch Correctly: When you bring your new sofa home, you want to be sure that you position it correctly in the space. Having the couch away from the walls is a great way to make the room look bigger. You also want to be sure that you have enough room for foot traffic and you don't block areas where people need to be in the space. Also, if you have an area rug, be sure that at least the front legs of the sofa are on top of the area rug, which will make the space feel more connected. 

By utilizing these tips for choosing a sofa, you can be sure that you end up with a sofa that is perfect in your home and will last you for a long time to come. For assistance picking out the right sofa for your home, tlak to an interior designer like Persimmon Lane.