Modular Sofas - Things You Need To Know Before Buying

By Jamie White

Are modular sofas for you? Should you consider one even if you are able to fit a normal contemporary or a traditional sofa in your home?

Modular sofas come in different shapes and numbers of seating units and thus can be used in any shape or size of room and can be made to fit even awkward spaces. You just need to have a look around to see what's available.

Modular sofas can look especially good in a large room where they can make a bold statement whilst a traditional sofa would look rather diminutive. They can be used to define areas within a large living space and thus give a cosier feel to a really large open plan home.

Although, having said that, because of their versatility , being able to be split up, or placed at various angles, they may in fact be your best or even your only option if you have a small place such as a Victorian style London apartment.

You should consider a modular type of sofa if you need the maximum seating as they are often able to accommodate more than a traditional sofa.

Modular sofas come in a range of sizes from small to large, and in differing numbers of units that make up them. This makes it easier to choose the right type for your needs. Small sofas are interesting as they can be a comfy chair for one person or ideal for a couple to cuddle in. Bear in mind the arms of a sofa can make a good deal of difference in respect of how many people can comfortably sit on it.

The modern units with low backs are often very attractive with their contemporary styling but you should be aware that they are not always the most practical to own as they may not give adequate back support. You should certainly try before buying as a low-backed style can be uncomfortable after a while if your back is not supported.

The appearance of a modular sofa can depend a good deal on the type of the arms, whether they are thin or thick for instance. Narrow arms can make the whole sofa appear smaller, whilst large, bulky arms will have the opposite effect. To get a large sofa to look smaller and more elegant in a room of limited size you would look for more narrow arms. In a large room this sofa might look rather insignificant whereas a sofa with much larger arms would make more impact.

Where it is not really possible to fit in a standard sofa then you might want to consider a modular type. These very often sit along two walls rather than just the one and have a corner section which maintains the integrity of the whole unit rather than having it split into two separate portions.. These typically give a lot of seating space and will give a grand appearance in a large room.. Smaller rooms nay be able to accommodate a similar but shorter version giving a similar effect.

An alternative option to consider if you are short of space or need an extra bed is a sofa bed. These pieces of furniture are remarkably versatile, looking as they do like a sofa for most of the time, but easily converting to a bed when required You get a dual purpose by this means.

When thinking about the furniture for your sitting room you may want to consider whether the arrangement will remain static, or whether you might need to change things around sometimes. If the latter then a sofa and some chairs may be more practical than a large sofa, or you may want a modular sofa that can be reconfigured in different ways to give a different look to the room.

Hopefully, by keeping all the above in mind and looking at all the options, you can make the right choice of modular sofa for your home. - 29956

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