The sofa is not just for sitting, but also a piece of "comfortable" furniture for relaxing the body at home.

When it comes to choosing a sofa, most people can’t do it “right” and often get cheated, which leads to “satisfaction before buying, but sadness after buying” . In this issue, Changtan Decoration will share the practical principles of sofa selection: 5 buys and 5 don’ts! 5 buys are to make the sofa more comfortable and durable; 5 don’ts are to save money when choosing a sofa. I hope this can give you a reference for “avoiding pitfalls”.

Don't buy a low-leg sofa

There are many styles of sofas, but they can be summarized into two styles: "high-legged" and "low-legged" . Although these two styles seem to have no difference, they are just slightly different in the height of the sofa legs .

But in fact, it is because of the height that it is easy to create sanitary "blind corners" , the most obvious of which is the "low-legged sofa".

This is because the low-legged sofa is too low to the ground, and neither the current sweeping robot nor the mop can reach in to clean it. It takes a lot of effort to move the sofa every time you clean it , which makes cleaning inconvenient.

Therefore, don't buy a low-legged sofa. This is a conclusion drawn from experience. Because low-legged sofas are becoming less and less popular, and the price is no different from that of high-legged sofas! If you don't believe it, you can try it yourself. When it becomes difficult to clean, you will experience it yourself.

Don't buy a sofa filled with dolls or cotton

Generally, sofas are filled with sponges, and some of the more expensive ones are filled with down. However, low-cost sofas are often filled with doll cotton.

However, the density of doll cotton is low and its resilience is poor. The sofa is prone to collapse after sitting for a long time, which greatly affects the comfort. Therefore, it is only used to fill low-end sofas, but it is not ruled out that some unscrupulous merchants use doll cotton to fill mid-to-high-end sofas.

Therefore, don't buy doll cotton fillings , choose 45D sponge, which is soft and resilient. It is moderately soft, not easy to deform, and the sofa feels better.

In addition to sponge filling, down filling can also achieve good breathability, softer and less prone to deformation. The best down is generally white goose down, followed by gray goose down, and finally duck down.

Three Don'ts Buy Non-woven Fabric Backing Sofa

Taking ventilation and later maintenance into consideration, the sofas are designed with a bottom cover, which makes maintenance very convenient.

However, this back cover often affects the user experience of the sofa, because the back covers of some sofas are made of non-woven fabrics, which will age and fall off after a short time.

Therefore, don't buy a sofa made of non-woven fabric, because after one or two years of use, you will find that black non-woven fabric fragments always fall from under the sofa, which increases the trouble of sanitation and cleaning. It is more recommended to choose umbrella cloth fabric , which is durable and not easy to break, and has a high cost performance.

Four things not to buy in a tech fabric sofa

Although high-tech fabric sofas have become popular on the Internet in the past two years and have the advantages of simulation and low price , it still cannot cover up its shortcomings.

This is because the leather of the high-tech fabric sofa will fall off in a few years where people often sit , which greatly affects the appearance. In addition, the color will fade in the places exposed to sunlight and in the places where it is washed , which is a real waste of money.

Therefore, it is recommended not to buy high-tech fabric sofas. It is more recommended to choose solid wood sofas and fabric sofas, which are more suitable for home life.

Five things not to buy: eucalyptus + bandage bottom

The most important component of a sofa is the frame, as it directly affects the service life of the sofa.

As for the sofa frame, there are currently three types to choose from : pine wood + serpentine spring, eucalyptus wood + bandage bottom and metal frame .

Although eucalyptus + bandage bottom and pine + spring are better than independent spring design, they are still easy to break.

Therefore, the five things not to buy are not to buy eucalyptus wood + bandage bottom, pine wood and springs, but to choose a full steel frame because it is highly stable, strong and durable.

The height should be such that the knees and buttocks are level.

Whether the sofa is comfortable to sit on, the seat height is crucial.

Because "too low" will cause the whole body to sink into the sofa, causing the hip joints to form an acute angle, which will lead to excessive pressure on the back; "too high" will cause the feet to hang in the air, causing tight muscles behind the thighs and knees.

Generally speaking, the height of the sofa seat should be such that the knees and buttocks are in a straight line , simple and elegant, and just right for sitting on it.

Therefore, when you buy a sofa, make sure that your knees and buttocks are level so that you will be more comfortable sitting on it and not feel uncomfortable.

2. Buy a sofa with a moderate backrest

There are currently three types of sofa back heights: high back, medium back, and low back .

These three styles do not seem to have much difference, but in fact the difference is very big, because it directly affects the support and comfort level of the neck, waist and back .

Therefore, the second thing to do is to buy a sofa with a moderate backrest. Generally speaking, the height of the sofa backrest should be kept at around 45cm-55cm , which can take into account the neck and back, and it is also simple and generous, and just right to sit on.

Three buy moderate depth

The depth of the sofa determines whether people of different heights can sit comfortably. Therefore, it also becomes a focus when choosing a sofa, because it is difficult for family members to have the same height.

A sofa with a small depth is not friendly to tall people . When sitting, the thighs will be partially suspended in the air and the legs cannot be fully relaxed. A sofa with a large depth is also not friendly to short people , as it is difficult for them to lean against the sofa back.

Therefore, the third thing to do is to buy a sofa of moderate depth . When buying a sofa, let all family members go to the store to experience it, so that the whole family will be satisfied with the purchase.

As for depth, there are different sizes on the market:

1. For people under 1.7 meters tall, the sofa depth is suitable for 95cm;
2. For people over 1.7 meters tall, the sofa depth is suitable for 105cm;
3. If the girl is 160cm tall and the boy is 180cm tall, then try to choose a sofa with a larger depth according to the boy 's height standard, because it will be relatively more comfortable to sit on.

4. Buy a sofa that combines both soft and hard elements

The seat cushions, backrests, armrests , etc. support different parts of the body, so the softness and hardness of the sofa should also be different.

Because of the difference in softness and hardness, the comfort of sitting on the sofa is different. In this regard, everyone follows the selection principle of "both soft and hard" , which is also summarized based on the user experience.

1. Keep your neck soft

The headrest is related to the comfort of the neck, so you must pay attention to this when choosing a sofa. The neck should be softer so that it can better fit the neck curve and not cause pressure on the neck.

Don’t underestimate this point. For people with cervical problems, “ soft neck” is the key point in choosing a sofa because it can relieve neck pain.

2. Keep your waist strong

Some people feel comfortable while others feel uncomfortable when sitting on the sofa. The main reason for this is the hardness of the cushion.

Therefore, when choosing, you must make sure that the cushions are not too soft , because sitting on a too soft sofa for a long time can cause cervical spondylosis and other diseases.

3.Hard buttocks

The softer the sofa cushion, the more comfortable you will be when sitting on it. I believe this is the first feeling of most people!

But in fact, this is not the case , because this is only a short-term feeling. Sitting on a too soft sofa for a long time will cause the body to not get good support, so that the entire buttocks will sink into the cushion, the area around the sitting bones will easily touch the bottom, and the buttocks and thighs will also be squeezed by the surrounding sponges and feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, the contact area between the buttocks and the seat cushion should be moderate to achieve optimal comfort.

4. Keep the knee fossa soft

The part where the sofa contacts the legs must be soft. If it is too hard, it will easily squeeze the calves, making them uncomfortable and more likely to be accidentally bumped.

Therefore, this part should be kept soft so that the calf can be in the best condition.

5. Buy at a price that suits you

Even if you have enough budget, don't just go for the expensive ones . Spending tens of thousands on a sofa set is considered quite a luxury .

Because when it comes to sofas, don’t think that “expensive ones are suitable” . You should consider everything based on the decoration style, whether you have pets, cleaning and maintenance, size, etc.

And don’t even think about “bigger is better” , because for a small living room of less than 20 square meters, don’t choose an L-shaped sofa with a chaise longue, as it will take up a lot of living room space.

Therefore, the fifth thing to do when buying is to buy the sofa that best suits your price range, and don’t be dazzled by temporary discounts.

Finally, let’s talk about decoration and summarize it for everyone:

When buying a sofa, if you follow these "5 don'ts and 5 buys" , you can make it comfortable to sit on, very durable, and improve the quality of your home.

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