Buying a new sofa can be a stressful experience, especially with most high quality sofa sets costing close to a thousand dollars! This is not a decision to be rushed, and with a bit of planning it doesn't have to be as hard work as you'll think it will be.
This article goes through some of the things you should look out for in a sofa so that you will find your buying experience a bit more pleasant! First of all you need to decide on the material you want.
In most cases this will either be fabric or leather and both have their advantages.
For example a leather sofa won't hold onto hair from pets at all and looks great, but a fabric sofa is usually a bit cheaper and often have detachable covers for easy cleaning.
Next you need to think about the colour.
A black leather sofa might look great in a new modern house, but if you have a more traditional interior you might want to go for something a bit less modern.
Always base your decision around what the house looks like already so that you don't end up with a costly sofa that doesn't really fit with your house.
Finally set a budget! I put this in all my furniture buying articles because it is very important as it narrows down your options automatically but also stops you from making a purchase you really can't afford and will regret! Set yourself a strict limit to what you can spend and stick to it.