Your search for a new lounge suite can be either an overwhelming or a fun experience!
Overwhelming when you have no idea what to look for and fun when you know exactly what to consider. We are here to ensure that the latter prevails. How? By ensuring that the lounge suite you buy is just right for comfort, durability and quality. Let's get started right away.
1. What does your lifestyle need?
Before you even go to the furniture store or browse catalogs, you should know your needs. What style are you looking for? Factors such as material, texture, pattern and color obviously play a major role in this. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Choose a fabric or leather suite? The material that the lounge suite is made of affects maintenance problems. Fabric lounges are very difficult to clean. Leather lounges are easy to maintain. They also last longer.
- Are there small children in the house? In this case, you may need to stay away from white lounge suites and opt for darker shades.
- Is it for a large family, a couple, or just for yourself? A lounge suite for a large family must of course be larger to accommodate everyone – including guests. If you live alone, you have more options and can afford to consider chic textures and lighter colors.
2. How much space do you have?
The lounge suite you buy depends on the space available, not to mention the shape of the room. Do you choose an L-shaped couch or a three-piece set? Visualize the shape and size of the desired couch. Can people still move comfortably once you've positioned it? Better yet, why not take a pen and paper and sketch a plan of your room? You can accept this plan while shopping and get advice from the seller about the right sofa for your space.
3. What about the lounge frame?
Do not let yourself be carried away by chic designs and unusual upholstery when shopping in the lounge suite. Sure, the way the lounge suite looks is important as it affects the overall aesthetics of your room. With such investments, however, it is worth digging a little deeper and determining what is under the exterior. Ask about the inner frame that makes up the sofa. This is the true value of a lounge suite as it affects the life of your sofa. Ideally, you want a frame made of high quality wood that can withstand long-term use. Instead of taking the seller's word, check the sofa as follows:
- First, just looking at it, you shouldn't see the frame sticking through the fabric.
- Feel the sofa for bumps and lumps.
- Don't be afraid to go one step further by lifting the sofa to measure the weight. Solid wood is usually heavy compared to thin wood.
4. What are the details?
Don't be fooled by superficial patterns and designs here either. Make sure you do a thorough inspection to determine the overall quality of the sofa. Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Deep buttons: Check the knobs and make sure they are firmly attached to the sofa. Are they evenly distributed?
- Sew: Is the seam neat and secure or does it pull in certain places?
- Legs: Are the legs strong or thin? Do they complement the entire suite?
- Armrests: Are the armrests sturdy or shaky?
- Template: Is the fabric design symmetrical and centered? Does it fit together at all seams?
- Pillow: If the lounges have pillows, make sure they're firm. Either that or the pillows warp or lose their shape in no time. However, this doesn't mean that they shouldn't be soft and comfortable.
5. Is it comfortable?
If you're looking for a lounge suite, be prepared to sit on as many couches as possible. This is the only way to confirm comfort. You can not only sit down, but also lie down and put your feet up. Does the suite comfortably support your full upper body? A sofa with deep seats is always comfortable, but that's a matter of preference. Choose a higher back sofa when you are taller.
6. How much does the Lounge Suite cost?
After all is said and done, your budget ultimately determines the lounge suite that you will buy. For such an investment, however, we recommend that you give priority to quality over price. Save a few extra months if you have to. Buying a high quality lounge suite means that it not only lasts for years, but also looks good. We cannot promise the same if you choose cheaper lounge suites. Finally, you get what you pay for.
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In the meantime we are sure that you are more than confident to buy your dream lounge suite. Buying your lounge suite does not have to be a stressful experience, especially if you are armed with the checklist that we have just provided. Have fun shopping!
