In an ordinary family, leisure, entertainment, entertaining guests and other activities are almost all centered in the living room. When chatting or watching TV in the living room, family members and guests cannot just stand. Therefore, more than 90% of the activities in the living room are spent sitting on the sofa. Therefore, choosing a comfortable sofa has a very direct relationship with the comfort of living room activities! Today, let's talk about the choice of sofas. I hope that after reading this article, it will be helpful to you!

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In terms of the shape of the main sofa, there are L-shaped, straight-shaped and single sofa styles. Sofas of different shapes will have obvious differences in the user experience. Let us introduce them one by one below.

① L-shaped sofa

The L-shaped sofa is a popular design because it has a seat that can be used for sitting or half-lying down. When watching a movie in the living room , sitting cross-legged on the sofa for a long time will be uncomfortable, so many people will move the coffee table over to serve as a footstool when watching a movie on the sofa.

People sitting in the L position can just half-lie their entire feet on the sofa. They won’t feel their feet numb after a long time and will feel more lazy and comfortable.

Living rooms suitable for L-shaped sofas include: one side of the sofa is against the wall and the living room is relatively large. Without affecting the traffic flow design, I strongly recommend placing an L-shaped sofa, which is really comfortable to sit on.

②Straight -line sofa

Unlike an L-shaped sofa, lying down on it will not affect other seats; a S-shaped sofa can only be used for sitting. If someone wants to lie down on the sofa, the entire sofa will be occupied and others will have to stand.

Although the I-shaped sofa is not as comfortable as the L-shaped sofa, the I-shaped sofa saves space and is more commonly used in small living rooms, which can keep the flow of space smooth.

③Single sofa

A single sofa is relatively casual because the seat is relatively independent and has a backrest and armrests. When a person lies down on it, he can lean his whole body against the sofa and adjust his posture at will. If you add a footstool, it will be even more lazy and comfortable.

If the living room is relatively spacious, you can add a single sofa (chair).

In terms of materials, sofas come in three types: solid wood, fabric, and leather. Sofas of different materials give people different experiences when sitting on them.

①Solid wood sofa

Solid wood sofas are easy to maintain, durable, and cool and refreshing to sit on in the summer; but poor quality solid wood sofas are prone to cracking, and can be cold to sit on in the winter. In addition, solid wood sofas are too hard and are not suitable for families with children.

② Fabric sofa

The biggest advantage of a fabric sofa is that it is more skin-friendly and comfortable. You won’t feel cold when sitting on it in winter. The texture is also softer, and you don’t have to worry about children bumping into it. However, once a fabric sofa is dirty, it is more difficult to take care of, and it is prone to stains over time, especially if there are children at home. Fabric sofas are really not resistant to dirt.

③Leather sofa

Leather sofas are as comfortable and soft as fabric sofas, but leather sofas are not as difficult to clean as fabric sofas, so leather sofas are more suitable for families with children. However, once a leather sofa is damaged, it is difficult to repair, and the subsequent maintenance is troublesome. However, leather sofas can be refurbished when they are old, and a new layer of leather can be covered on them.

④Mixed material sofa

Mixed material sofas are generally made of solid wood frame + fabric/leather cushions. This type of sofa has a solid basic structure, and the sitting feel is comfortable and soft. The cushions are also easy to replace later, so it is also a good sofa style.

Different living room layouts have different options for sofa arrangements, such as "3+1", "L+1", and "3+1+1". The arrangement of the sofa also depends on the area of ​​the different apartment types. According to the size of the living room, you can arrange the sofa according to your needs. Here are several references for the traffic line dimensions. Just be careful not to place it too crowded!

① Living room moving line size reference:

The distance between the sofa and the coffee table is >30cm;

The distance between the sofa and the TV cabinet is > 90cm;

The above sizes are for reference only and can be adjusted appropriately according to different body shapes and habits.

② Living room sofa arrangement plan:

In the arrangement of the sofas in the living room, except for the main sofa which is bulky and difficult to move, the single sofas can be moved according to the usage scenario. For example, when meeting guests, the main sofa and the single sofa can be placed opposite each other. When watching TV, the single sofa can be turned towards the TV wall. The control is more flexible and diverse.

This article introduces the selection of living room sofas from the aspects of sofa shape, material and layout. You can refer to it when buying a sofa! Buying a sofa that suits your living habits will greatly improve the comfort of the living room.