The Perfect Sofa - Style and Color

Selecting a sofa can be a little intimidating. It's usually the largest piece of furniture in a room and it's often the piece that you aren't going to change out every year or so if you tire of it. A sofa typically gets a lot of use so choosing one that is comfortable for the long haul that will stand up to heavy wear is key.

Given all of that, I encourage my clients to make an investment in the sofa - consider it a foundation piece and choose a style with classic lines that will stand the test of time. Keeping foundation pieces neutral and using accessories to add color and texture (those less expensive items that can be changed out often!) will result in furniture selection that will stand the test of time.

Below are two classic options from Pottery Barn - their Seabury and the Square Upholstered. Either of these sofas would work well in a variety of interiors from traditional to contemporary.

Bassett Furniture like many manufacturers offers a variety of sofa styles that can literally be built from scratch. You select the frame, the arm style, the number of cushions, etc. and the furniture is built to your specifications. This is a great solution when you can't find just the right combination of characteristics on the showroom floor.



Think about classic lines and neutral tones if you are sofa shopping. I'll blog about sofa construction in a future post so that you'll be well armed (no pun!) to head out and shop for that great foundation piece that will last.