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SITTING
COMFORTABLY

Sitting Comfortably

by Stienie Greyling

he living room is the natural Numerous incarnations of the same
centre of any home and as such, it look help to create a really interesting
Tis absolutely critical to give a lot of and comfortable room with a lot of
consideration to the sofa that is selected. togetherness. Everything can be tied
It is no good simply choosing a sofa in a together with amazing cushions.
coordinated colour, a person really needs to Day beds as sofas, with drawers for
think about socialising and comfort as well. storage, and also as window seating, are
When purchasing a sofa, individual needs amazingly useful, and easy to come by at
and preferences should shape one’s decision. reasonable prices.
The worst time to figure out that you hate a A leather Chesterfield is a good
new sofa is after it’s been delivered. investment. As it gets older, it will soften
Finding the right sofa for a space and and weather in the best possible way and
budget begins with deciding what type look spectacular.
and style are needed. Just as important Finally, don’t forget that sofas don’t
is to determine what size sofa will fit have to be linear. A circular number is
a home, including through doorways, beautiful and has a very comfortable and
down doorways and up or down a flight exciting look about it. Today, comfort is at
of stairs, and through other exterior and the forefront of everyone’s minds.
interior obstructions. Armchairs are often understated pieces
Large and luxurious sofas can help to in living rooms but can make a big impact
divide a generous floor plan successfully on aesthetics, comfort and a person’s
and beautifully. A light fabric colour will lifestyle.
absolutely maximise the airiness too. Being on a budget doesn’t mean one
Individual and colourful seating needs to compromise on looks or quality
options make for a fabulously different when purchasing an armchair. Look
approach to living room design, and for chairs that can be used for multiple
work well in a home that has modest purposes i.e. one that can be used as
proportions or funky owners. a decorative piece but can be used for
entertaining when needed.

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