Sofas are available in countless designs and colours. Which Montel sofa do you choose for your living room? With tips for making optimal use of the space, the right choice of material and seat depth.
Of course, the choice of a sofa is a very personal one. Perhaps a 3-seater Montel sofa would fit perfectly into the design of your interior, but you would prefer a corner sofa for your large family. Or is a gray sofa an obvious choice because of the color, but do you want the sofa to be the eye-catcher of the room. Below you will find a number of tips to make the most of the space, to choose material that suits you as well as the perfect seat depth. But, in the end, you're the one who decides.
As far as material is concerned, there are several options. The most obvious are fabric, leather and suede. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages.
A fabric sofa immediately gives a warm appearance, regardless of the color and model. When you sit on a fabric sofa it feels warm and cozy. The disadvantage of a fabric sofa is the maintenance. A stain is less easy to remove and if you have pets, you will have to invest in a good vacuum cleaner.
Leather is timeless, easy to maintain (ideal if you have children and pets) and lasts a long time. It is therefore not surprising that many people opt for a leather sofa. The offer is wide:from a leather corner sofa to a 2-seater made of leather. The disadvantage of a leather sofa is that it feels cold in the winter. In the summer that is a plus, but in the winter it is handy to have a plaid within reach.
Suede gives a sofa a refined look. The perfect choice if you no longer have small children (due to stains) and no pets. Lasts for years and is the perfect middle ground between a fabric and leather sofa.
In addition to color and material, you also want to pay attention to seating comfort. Seating comfort has everything to do with seat height and seat depth. It is tempting to choose a sofa that you completely sink into, the only question is whether your back is also happy with it. To determine the correct seat height and depth, you should take the following into account:
Do you use the couch to work? Then the maximum seat depth may be 90 cm. Is the sofa intended for lounging and relaxing? In other words, to relax and perhaps stretch out? Then you can choose a seat depth of 100 – 110 cm. Extra cushions ensure that you can sit comfortably upright on this sofa when you have visitors. On average, benches are 55 cm deep.
As far as the seat height is concerned, most sofas are 40 – 42 cm high. Lower sofas are perfect lounge sofas and higher models more suitable for visitors. The height also depends on your height. The taller you are, the higher the bench must be to sit and stand up comfortably.
Do you have a small living room? Then choose a 2-seater sofa or possibly a 3-seater if you have the space for it. You can move these easily and quickly, so you can quickly change a small room. Place the bench in a strategic place, preventing it from being wedged exactly between two walls. This visually reduces the space. A corner sofa could be, but can make the room look even smaller. In addition to choosing a suitable sofa, you should pay attention to all the other furniture in the room. Choose a smaller coffee table size and keep the amount of furniture to a minimum if you have a small room.
A large room can quickly become overwhelming. Then choose a large corner sofa or three 3-seater sofas. In a large room, the sofa does not necessarily have to be against a wall. It can also be placed in the middle of the room. This provides space and air and at the same time makes your room cozier.
Which sofa (material, design and color) do you have in the living room?
