Staffordshire's Sofa Specialists

Posted on - 26th May 2015

A sofa is a big investment but if chosen wisely it can transform your living room and provide you with years of comfort. At Toons, we have a fantastic range of sofas to choose from in a huge range of styles ranging from classic to contemporary. We stock world-leading brands such as La Z Boy and Parker Knoll at prices up to 50% less than our national competitors. This blog will take a look at how to choose the perfect sofa for your home.

Things You Need to Know About Sofas

First of all, you need to make sure your sofa is of adequate quality. However good it looks on the outside, there is no point spending a large sum of money on something that will fall apart and look hideous after a year. The main signs of quality are to be found on the back and the overall structure. Don't be afraid to flip it to test the sturdiness and bear in mind that a well-built sofa won't feel wobbly. Look for sofas built from hardwoods such as oak, birch or maple and keep a lookout for eight-way, hand-tied strings which are a really good sign of quality. The corners and joints should be both glued and screwed while stapled joints are something to avoid if possible. Feet built into the sofa rather than attached is also a better choice.

The style of your sofa can make a huge difference to the look of a room. If you have more traditional decor go for a sofa with rolled arms and a contoured back with skirting or contoured cushions. For a more sleek and modern interior look for cleaner lines, fewer flourishes and understated upholstery. Get a good idea of measurements before browsing too as a large sofa in a small room will dwarf everything else and make it look overly cramped. And, if you are short on space go for a design with low arms as this will make the room seem larger. Also, make sure there is enough space to accommodate everyone in your home as well as regular guests plus check if it's comfortable to sleep on if need be.

Visit our Furniture Showroom

We highly recommend a visit to our Staffordshire showroom to see our sofas for yourself and more importantly, to try them out! Our range is truly stunning and we have some brilliant discounts on at the moment. We are based on the A444 near Lichfield and Tamworth while being easily accessible from Leicestershire too. Toons are open seven days a week including bank holidays so get yourself down here to grab a sofa bargain today!