Five Tips for Choosing a Corner Sofa

Corner sofas can really transform the appearance of your home from bland and boring to fantastic, but you really need to be careful when choosing a corner sofa for your home. LiveIn|LiveOut has five tips for you to consider when buying the corner sofa of your dreams.

Choosing a Corner Sofa: Tip1 – Left or Right Handed

If this is the first time you’ve looked at info on picking the right sofa for your home you may be surprised to learn that they come in left hand and right hand versions – and this point is critical for choosing the right corner sofa. This may leave you feeling a bit confused but it really is simple, when you are sat on the sofa, do you want the piece that sticks out to be on you left side or right side? I would suggest that you look at the layout of your room before you make the decision.

Choosing a Corner Sofa: Tip 2 – Leather or Cloth

What do you want the sofa to be made from? If you know that your sofa will be getting a lot of use but you still want it to stand the test of time, I would highly recommend that you get a leather corner sofa. If you have children or pets then a leather corner sofa is certainly the most practical option for you – leather is easily kept clean by giving it a wipe with a damp cloth, and because of it strong durable nature it cannot easily be snagged by pets claws. Leather comes in a huge variety of colours so you should be able to easily find a sofa that matches your interior.

If you are looking for a sofa that isn’t going to get a lot of heavy use though – or you know it is not going to be used by children or pets – there are some very nice cloth based sofas. Cloth/material sofas come in a wider variety of styles than leather sofas cloth comes in various textures and patterns. Do be careful however when choosing a patterned sofa as it is more difficult to match it with the style of your home.

Choosing a Corner Sofa: Tip 3 – Sofa Bed?

Nowadays any sofa does not just need to be a sofa and you will find that many sofas also come as sofa beds. If you do not have much room in your home but do have guests then looking for a sofa that can convert to a bed would be a great option. Many of the corner sofas that convert to beds will also store the bedding and therefore are a very efficient use of space. The way that a corner sofa bed will convert are numerous so be sure to visit a shop and check out the mechanism to insure that you are totally happy with it before you part with your cash.

Choosing a Corner Sofa: Tip 4 – Modularity

Some corner sofas will be modular, so if you are the type of person that likes to change around your living space frequently then a modular corner sofa may well be the ideal choice for you. Usually the arms of the sofa will bolt on so that you can swap the side of the arm and therefore whether the sofa is left or right handed. Having a modular sofa also makes it much easier to transport and to get in and out of small places, therefore if you are currently renting and are thinking about moving soon then you should perhaps consider a modular sofa.

Choosing a Corner Sofa: Tip 5 – Curved or L Shaped?

The style of corner sofas vary dramatically but it is fairly safe to say that the majority of corner sofas are modern and contemporary in style. However, how they actually create a corner can vary dramatically, for example, some corner sofas can curve around to create the corner but the majority will merely be formed by a right angle. If you only have a limited amount of room in your home then you will more than likely have to opt for the right angle type of corner sofa as these are a much more efficient use of space. If however you have a large room or your home is open plan in design than a large sweeping curved sofa can make a real statement and look fantastic.

These five tips on choosing a corner sofa will hopefully point you in the right direction in choosing the perfect sofa for your home. Most corner sofas are a great use of space and create a homely atmosphere for when you have guests or sit down in an evening as a family.