Tips on Buying Indoor/Outdoor Sofas
Sofas, irrespective of where they are used, are undoubtedly the most crucial furniture as they don’t just offer a sitting space, but also play an important role in the home’s overall décor. In the past one decade, after the emergence of designers, this furniture has become a very huge factor to determine while deciding the interior décor of the home.
The surprising fact is that these designers have not even spared the outdoors and started designing outdoor sofas for lawns, etc. In this post, we will review some crucial points to be considered at the time of buying.
Choosing the type
The regular version
Ø They are designed to accommodate 2–3 people and the length could be anywhere between 7–8 feet.
Ø They are the best for medium sized families have medium sized living rooms.
Love seats
Ø This version is one of the most popular options, you’ll see in outdoor sofas segment of the showrooms that also sell laundry baskets.
Ø It is ideal for adding glamour into a small sized area and can accommodate two people really comfortably.
Ø The length ranges between 5–6 feet.
Sectional sofas
Ø This version is ideal for larger areas and has enough space to accommodate 4–5 people.
Ø The length ranges between 10–14 feet.
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Ø The topmost feature is that it can be used as sectional or separate pieces as well and this is where it gets its name from.
Sofa-cum beds
Ø This version is designed in such a way that they can be easily transformed into a bed and vice versa.
Ø It is ideal for smaller apartments, where space related constraints are more than anticipated.
Ø It can be used to accommodate guests by converting into a bed during sleeping hours.
Sofa-sets
Ø This is another thing that you’ll commonly find in indoor and outdoor sofas segments.
Ø They can be sets of 5–7–9 seats and you can pick the one depending upon the dimension of the area, where you want to accommodate them.
Selection of the material
While purchasing this commodity, you need to pay special attention towards this aspect because one thing is sure that you’ll not appreciate getting it change in 9–12 months of purchasing. Quite clearly, the fabric used in indoors and outdoors sofas are different, but the frame related prerequisites are virtually the same. The frame has to be sturdy, made from heavy-duty material, rust-proof and corrosion resistant as well.
Ø As far as the upholstery is concerned, you need to keep the area in mind, where you want to place it.
Ø As mentioned above, the fabric as well as upholstery related prerequisites and completely different in outdoor sofas and those to be used indoors.
Ø As far as outdoor upholstery is concerned, the top prerequisite is that it should be 100 percent waterproof and if not, it should at least be water resistant.
Ø The feet should be made of stainless steel or any waterproof and highly robust raw material to withstand the forces of nature as well as humans.
Ø Similarly, the cushions should be loose or strapped in the place, but in case, they are loose, they can be swabbed to increase the life of this furniture.
