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CHOOSING THE FABRIC FOR YOUR SOFA
Choosing the fabric for a sofa is both an aesthetic and practical issue, as there are several aspects to take into consideration. On the one hand, you may feel the need to make the most of your living room according to your taste and decorating style, so choosing the upholstery and color is first and foremost an aesthetic issue. On the other hand, choosing the fabric for your sofa also means being aware of some normal family dynamics, such as the presence of small children or your four-legged friends – factors that may guide us towards one option over another. Therefore, you should not only focus on your taste, but also take into account the style of your furniture, the model of the sofa and your personal habits when using your furniture.
THE IMPORTANCE OF COLOR
When choosing a fabric, the color of the upholstery has a big influence. Although you should take into account the general style of decoration of your living room, you should also consider the size and model of the sofa or armchair in question.
There are a few aesthetic considerations that can help you choose. For example, lighter colors make things appear larger and wider, while darker shades tend to make things appear smaller.
When it comes to your decorating style, black and white and generally neutral tones are ideal for modern furniture styles and more minimalist living rooms, while warm, bright colors work well for a more rustic, country style.
At Space Concepts we have a wide range of materials, which allows you to choose from a variety of colors for each sofa model in our catalogs.
IDEAS AND TIPS TO AVOID MISTAKES WHEN BUYING A SOFA
Considering what we have said so far, let's explore some suggestions to make choosing the fabric for your sofa easier.
Natural fabrics can come in a wide range of colors and textures and are very practical.
Microfiber fabrics are the most durable and require little maintenance, but as they absorb less moisture in summer they are warmer materials. However, we highlight microfiber because its main advantages are being soft and pleasant to the touch, breathable, stain-resistant and durable.
Finally, leather requires a lot of care but is the quintessential sofa covering due to its ability to combine beauty and comfort.
HOW TO COMBINE ACCESSORIES?
The combination of your accessories is anything but a secondary issue when it comes to harmonizing your sofa with the rest of the furniture in your living room.
Our first suggestion is to choose two opposing tones, such as one cool and one warm for your sofa and armchair. This will allow the contrast to create a dynamic situation in the overall aesthetic of your living room.
For those who have chosen a patterned fabric for their sofa, such as florals that are always in fashion, to break up the contrast we can opt for plain cushions in neutral tones or in the same tone as the base of the sofa.
MODERN FURNITURE, HOW TO TRANSFORM MY LIVING ROOM.
How do you create a modern living room? If you think your living room needs a makeover, here’s a helpful guide to making the right changes and transforming your living room.
This area of the house is in fact the beating heart of every home and is the place where we spend our moments of relaxation or where we welcome guests.
Above all, it is the calling card of anyone who enters your home, so it is important to take care of every detail of the furniture. Of course, you will want to follow your taste, but also the trends and innovations proposed by the world of furniture, which is a sector in constant evolution and offers furniture and accessories capable of transforming the look and identity of your space.
MODERN LIVING ROOM FURNITURE - FEATURES
Let's see what characteristics a modern room should have from a structural point of view.
First of all, the appropriate dimensions for a living room according to contemporary taste include a space of at least 25-30 square meters.
In particular, open-plan living rooms are the most modern place to put all the ideas and new products for living room furniture into practice. For example, in a very large space, a sofa in the middle of the room can act as a dividing element between two areas (such as the kitchen and the living room) creating a harmonious separation and a seamless transition from one area to the other without a break. The other distinctive element of modern living room furniture is natural light.
Brightness is a strong feature of new millennium living rooms, and so there is a tendency to make the most of natural light from another room. One way to do this is to create a glass partition or (in the case of a roof or attic) the ideal solution is to add a dormer or skylight. If neither of these solutions is possible, a mirror can always be installed in the room to take advantage of its reflective power to increase the room's brightness.