Sofa Buying.
Types and Styles of Sofa.
Sofa buying guide: how to buy the best sofa.
Buying a sofa takes time and consideration. You need to pick a style that suits your space, a colour you like, a fabric or leather that will lasts. And make sure it will fit through your front door.
A new sofa doesn’t have to be expensive,
Style is one of the most important considerations to make when choosing a new sofa. Sofas tend to fall into style groups Modern, Chesterfield, Contemporary and Traditional .
Traditional Sofa
Chesterfield Sofa
Contempary Sofa
Modern Sofa
Sofa buying guide: how to buy the best sofa.
Buying a sofa takes time and consideration. You need to pick a style that suits your space, a colour you like, a fabric or leather that will lasts. And make sure it will fit through your front door.
A new sofa doesn’t have to be expensive,
Style is one of the most important considerations to make when choosing a new sofa. Sofas tend to fall into style groups Modern, Chesterfield, Contemporary and Traditional .
Traditional-style sofas. currently according to which top the purchase list in the UK. Characterised by clean lines, a boxy, streamlined shape, wooden angled legs and low arms, a mid-century sofa has a modern retro feel. It's a tailored look, rather than overstuffed.
Chesterfield sofa.
With rolled back and arms, both at the same height, a deep, pinched button detailing and often made of leather, a Chesterfield sofa is a recognisable, grand statement and suited to a variety of interior schemes.
Contemporary sofa.
Chairs and Sofas made in the contemporary furniture style often have square-edges elevated above the floor with metal or wood thin angled legs with no trappings added, providing a clear view under the pieces.
Modern sofas
Sharp, angular lines, Geometric shapes and patterns. A focus on functionality over form. Neutral colour schemes. Mixed textures.
A mixture of natural and industrial materials.
Minimalist designs. Often have loose back cushions, one per section of seat, and straight arms that are the same depth. Metal feet are a common addition.
Types of sofa back
Fixed back sofa The back frame of the sofa is sprung and upholstered, rather than using loose or fixed cushions. Offers smart, clean, more formal lines with easy maintenance. Tends to offer slightly firmer seating.
Scatter back sofa The upholstered back frame of a sofa is hidden by loose cushions to give a more informal style. Scatter cushions usually contain polyester fibre or feather filling.
Cushion back sofa The conventional sofa is the cushion back. Two or three boxed-sided cushions of an equal size will be placed across the back.
Scroll arm
Flared arm
Howard arm
Square arm
Types of sofa arm
The design of the arm can identify a sofa or chair. Style. Lower arms tend to signal a more traditional style while higher, and usually slimmer, arms are often spotted on modern and contemporary sofas. From scroll to square, here are the four most popular sofa arm shapes.
Scroll arms Synonymous with classic sofas and chairs. Pleating and insert panels give a more traditional look.
Flared arms These generally flare outwards slightly from the base. Can take up as much space as a wide, square arm.
Howard arms Classic style where the arm is low and stops short of the front of the sofa or chair.
Square arms The most popular shape for contemporary upholstery.
Types of sofa leg
From elegant turned legs to contemporary metal ones, or no legs whatsoever,
Glides No visible feet, designed to make the sofa easy to manoeuvre.
Splayed legs Curved wooden legs, usually tapered at the end. A traditional look.
Bun feet Round, shallow feet for a subtle, low-impact look.
Turned legs A classic wooden style which is turned on a lathe to produce a rounded leg. This style is often found on castors, too.
Stiletto A very fine, thin, contemporary leg, normally made of metal for strength.
Turned Feet
Splayed Feet
Glides
Stiletto Feet
Bung Feet
