6 tips to breathe new life in to your living room with a smart wood sofa set

9 Oct

ImageThe durability of both your new wooden sofa set as well as any wood stool you buy will be based on a few things. Here are a few tips that will help you make the right selection.

1. Check the frame always. A sturdy frame will mean that your sofa or stool will last a lifetime. A wrought iron sofa or an iron stool will be easy on your pocket but will soon begin to wobble. Instead, plan wisely and buy a sheesham sofa or a wooden stool with upholstered top so that they last you for long without going out of style. If you want to change the look of your living room after a few years, you can get new upholstery for the wood sofa and new polish for your wooden stool.

2. The joinery of your new sofa or stool will play an important role in its comfort level and its durability. Never buy a simple wooden stool held together only with glue and nails. Same holds true for a wooden sofa set; always check joinery and ensure that the base has been given adequate support.

3. For any seating to be comfortable, you need to check the spring. If your sheesham sofa doesn’t have the right spring suspensions, it will not be comfortable to sit on. Do you really want an expensive sofa that you will barely sit upon? Obviously not; and this is why it is important to check the springs in both a puff stool and a wood sofa before you pay.

4. Springs will decide the suspension, but real comfort comes from the filling material used. Never buy a wooden sofa set that comes with a cotton filling cushion. These cushions will not last for long. Instead, opt for polyurethane foam filling because it has high density and is much durable. If you are paying for an expensive royal sofa, it is important that you insist upon a high resilient foam that will make the sofa not only look comfortable but also feel comfortable. When picking upholstered wooden stools, again check whether the filling is plump and comfortable and also ensure that the stool has been designed to take the weight of an average adult before you ask your guests to sit on it.

5. Find tough textiles for your new wood sofa so that it becomes easier to maintain. This is especially true for those with babies and pets at home, because sofa upholstery is not always easy to clean. When buying an expensive wooden sofa set that is finished in light fabric, always question about how to remove stains and clean the sofa. You might need to also invest in a vacuum cleaner of you have chosen expensive textile fabrics for your wood sofa and upholstered wood stool. If you don’t want that kind of hassle, choose leather, leatherette and darker colours in fabric.

6. Ask for a guarantee on the wood. In a wooden sofa set, the high price is because of the raw material used. Same goes for the stools in your living room – even a simple wooden stool or a tripod stool can cost a lot if made from hardwood that is durable and long lasting. But to ensure that the wood quality is up to the mark, ask for a written warranty.

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