Shopping for a New Sofa? Make Note of these Tips

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Shopping for a New Sofa? Make Note of these Tips
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• Shopping for a new sofa can be a fun and
  exciting experience, but it can also leave you
  feeling a little overwhelmed. There are a lot of
  options out there, and you're probably looking to
  invest your money in a piece of furniture that's
  going to last and meet your family's style and
  functional needs.
• So what's the secret to buying a sofa you're
  going to continue to love for years to come? Take
  note of these tips before heading out to a retail
  store or going online to one of the many Canadian
  online furniture stores.

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• What's Your Sofa Style?
• Sofas come in a huge range of styles and
  colours, but choosing a sofa that will suit your
  home and your family's lifestyle comes down to a
  lot more than colour schemes and material
  preferences. Where you intend to use your sofa
  and how are also important points to consider.
  Will your sofa be used in the living room where
  your family likes to relax and watch TV?

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• If this is the case, you'll likely want to look
  for something that's large enough to accommodate
  at least a couple family members and is
  comfortable for lounging, rather than something
  that's going to be used in a more formal setting
  and only for sitting.
• Who Will be Using the Sofa?
• Think of who it is that will be sitting or
  lounging on the sofa the most and this may help
  narrow your list of options.

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• If you have kids, for instance, it's probably
  best not to choose a light coloured sofa, but to
  select something that can be cleaned easily and
  is durable.
• You will also want to consider other family
  members' needs, such as those who might have
  difficulty getting up from a sofa with overly
  soft or deep seats. Someone who is taller than
  average may prefer a sofa with deep seats over
  one with seats that are shallow.

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• Sofa Size
• Before you start shopping, you'll definitely
  want to take some measurements so you can avoid
  buying a sofa that's either too large or too
  small for your space. While you might have your
  heart set on a sectional, your room just might
  not be large enough to accommodate such a large
  sofa. Of course, the opposite can be true and a
  small sofa in a large room can just look lost.

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• Choosing Quality
• No matter what style or size of sofa you choose,
  you want to ensure that you're investing your
  money into a quality piece of furniture. Here are
  some of the signs of a good quality sofa
• Quality sofas are heavy because their frames are
  made from kiln-dried hardwood
• The cushions should keep their shape when you sit
  on them

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• There should be sufficient padding and you
  shouldn't be able to feel the frame or springs
  through the seat
• A well-made sofa won't have a hollow back
• The next step in a truly positive sofa shopping
  experience is choosing to shop at a store that
  offers a large selection of furniture at prices
  that suit your budget, and where there's a
  knowledgeable team of sales people to answer your
  questions and offer advice.

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• Looking for furniture stores in Toronto, Canada
  that offer all of the above? Be sure to check out
  Leon's!

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