What Hidden Factors to Look for in a Quality Couch

On the surface, you can judge a quality couch by its design. This is usually the first thing that will immediately catch your attention and tell you whether you love or hate this particular piece of furniture. Along with the design, the color stands out. You judge whether it will fit with your decor. You decide if you actually like that shade of pale pink.

These factors on the surface of a sofa all affect the decisions you make when shopping for a new sofa. But what about the things that are hidden from view? You won’t be able to see the springs or the frame, but they are important, too. Here’s why you need to dig deep to find the best sofa for your needs.

Sofa Frame

The frame is a vitally important component when it comes to finding a quality sofa. It is the backbone of the furniture and it allows the sofa to keep its shape and maintain its integrity over time. Check what the frame is made from. Solid wood is best, and this material will be hard-wearing over time. Metal frames may also be worth looking at, but they could rust. Wood composite is not as strong as solid wood.

Sofa Frame Joints

A quality sofa like a Chesterfield sofa is manufactured with solid, quality joints. When the frame is the backbone the joints are, predictably, the joints. You need good joints so that the connections remain solid over time. A high quality frame with high quality joints gives you the best skeleton for your sofa.

Cushion Filling

When you sit on a sofa you don’t want to be able to feel the frame beneath you. You need good quality cushions that support your weight. You need the cushion to bounce back once it has been compressed. There are a variety of cushion fillings available, including foam, polyester fibres or feathers. Each has its advantages. You may need to physically test the cushions before you buy to make sure that you personally find the filling comfortable.

Sofa Suspension

Just as a car needs good suspension for a smooth ride, so too does a sofa need good suspension for a comfortable sit. And you need that suspension to last for as long as you have the sofa – which hopefully will be a long time.

Upholstery

You can obviously see the upholstery, but you do need to consider the unseen part of this important aspect of sofa creation, how the upholstery is put together. Check for quality workmanship as well as a quality fabric. The upholstery should suit your decor as well as last for years. And it should feel great to sit on.

When you have considered all these important aspects of sofa design and construction you will hopefully have a much better feel for choosing your ideal piece of furniture. You will feel more confident that you will end up with a sofa you will be proud to own for years to come.