Streamlining Your Search for a Great Sofa

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Streamlining Your Search for a Great Sofa
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• In most homes, the sofa is not only a focal
  point in a living room or den, but it also serves
  a very important functional purpose seating!
  Whether youre shopping for a sofa for a cozy
  den, a family rec room or a formal living room,
  choosing the best sofa for your style and
  functional needs can be a bit overwhelming.

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• Stop in to any of the furniture stores in
  Burlington, Ontario, or any place for that
  matter, and you will find a huge variety of
  sofas, all in very different styles.
• If youd like to simplify your search for a sofa
  thats going to tick all of the boxes, take a
  look at the helpful suggestions below.

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• Once you have a good idea of what exactly you
  want and need from your next sofa, youll be
  equipped to narrow your list of options.

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• How Much Are You Willing to Spend?
• This is a big one because sofas are available at
  a wide range of price points, going from a few
  hundred to several thousand dollars. Figure out
  whether you want to invest in a piece that you
  plan to own for many years, or if youre looking
  for something less expensive and that will
  provide adequate seating until you re-decorate -
  once again.

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• Whats its Purpose?
• You can quickly narrow your list of options by
  defining the sofas purpose. Will it be for
  lounging while you and your family watch TV, or
  will guests sit on it during afternoon teas or
  dinner parties?

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• Whats Your Style?
• Of course, you will want your new sofa to
  coordinate with the décor in your space. Do you
  like modern furniture or something more
  traditional? Family-friendly, modern sectional
  sofas or something much more refined and elegant?
  If youre having trouble pinpointing your
  preferred style, take a look at the types of
  sofas available online or pick up some home
  magazines to get an idea of whats out there.

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• Once youve decided whether youre after a
  classic leather look or a colourful and heavily
  printed upholstery, you can start thinking about
  the styles of legs, arms and sofa backs you like.
  Dont forget, the arms and sofa back also play a
  big role in the type of sit or level of comfort
  that the sofa provides. A tight backed sofa, for
  instance, tends to go well with modern décor but
  isnt necessarily that comfortable for lounging.

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• How Much Maintenance?
• When shopping for a new sofa, its also a good
  idea to consider how much work you will want to
  put into keeping the piece of furniture in good
  condition. Leather, for example, needs to be
  conditioned regularly, while sofas with removable
  cushions should have their pillows rotated to
  disperse the wear.

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• Now that youve got a better idea of the type of
  sofa youre after, the fun can begin! Start your
  search at Leons online or head to your nearest
  store to take advantage of a huge selection of
  sofas at great prices.