Designer sofas – how to find the right sofa for your home
- Sitting or relaxing – the ideal designer sofa for your needs
- The right dimensions – which sofa fits your living room?
- Where to put your sofa – ideas for furnishing your living room
- Multifunctional – designer sofa beds
- Sofa covers – types of fabric and their properties
- Summary – what to consider when buying a sofa
1. Sitting or relaxing – the ideal designer sofa for your needs
In most living rooms, the sofa is the heart of the room and a place to retreat to – for reading, relaxing, watching TV or talking. Before you buy a designer sofa, think about what you expect from it.
Do you mainly want to relax? Put your feet up and stretch out completely? Then choose a sofa with a low seat height, a low backrest and a deep seat. Would you rather sit upright on your sofa – to eat or chat with the whole family? Then go for a sofa with a seat height of around 45 cm and a higher backrest. With a seat depth of around 52 to 55 cm, you can sit upright with your legs at a right angle. Muuto offers great options here that are comfortable to sit on and look stylish in your room.
2. The right dimensions – which sofa fits your living room?
Of course, your designer sofa should not only suit how you want to use it, but also the room itself, blending harmoniously into the overall look. So start by measuring the spot where you want to place the sofa. Then you'll know what size range to look at.
Also think about how many people usually need to fit on the sofa. Allow 60–80 cm per person. The height of the seat and, if applicable, the armrests also plays an important role when buying a sofa, as your choice of coffee table, side tables and chairs should be coordinated with them.
3. Where to put your sofa: ideas for furnishing your living room
1. Combine a 3-seater sofa with two side tables: A 3-seater sofa is ideal for a household of two to three people and a smaller living room of up to 20 m². You can stretch out on the chaise longue, while a coffee table in front of the sofa and a side table next to it create a harmonious look and give everyone enough space to put things down.
2. Combine a large corner sofa with a coffee table: If you need more space on your sofa but have a fairly small living room, a corner sofa is a good choice. With their L shape, corner sofas fill unused nooks and fit beautifully into smaller rooms.
3. Place two sofas opposite each other: In a larger living room, your designer sofa looks especially good when it isn't placed directly against the wall but in the middle of the room. To do this, place two sofas facing each other. Our tip: if the seating area is open towards the door, it feels even more inviting.
4. Combine a sofa and a pouf: Do you have a small living room or prefer an airy, minimalist look? Then combine a simple sofa with a pouf. It's versatile and flexible, and can serve as a side table, extra seat or comfortable footrest.
"If you place your sofa in the middle of the room, ask yourself whether you want to clearly separate an area or simply create an interesting layout. Bear in mind that the higher the sofa's back and armrests, the more it creates a separate zone." - Viktoria, interior expert
4. Multifunctional – designer sofa beds
If you often have overnight guests or have a guest room, choose a sofa bed. With some sofa beds, you simply fold down the backrest to turn the sofa into a bed. With others, you pull out the seat. Designer sofa beds come in many different versions and styles – choose what suits you. The best part: at first glance, you can't even tell it's a sofa bed. They are every bit as good as sofas without a sleep function.
5. Sofa covers – types of fabric and their properties
Once you've decided on the shape and size of your sofa, it's time for the details. What type of fabric would you like? It's not just about an attractive look, but also about the properties of the fabric. At Connox, you'll find a wide selection of sofas in natural fibres, synthetic fibres, blended fabrics and leather.
Natural fibres
Natural fibres are fibres obtained from natural sources, such as cotton, wool or linen. Sofas made of natural fibres have a beautifully natural look and feel pleasant against the skin. However, they are less robust than other fabrics and wear out more quickly.
Synthetic fibres
Fabrics made from synthetic fibres such as polyamide or polyester are known as synthetics. They often look just as natural as natural-fibre fabrics but are more robust and colourfast, which makes them more durable and easier to care for. That's why sofas made of synthetic fibres are the right choice if you have pets.
Blended fabrics
Blended fabrics combine natural and synthetic fibres – and with them, the positive properties of both. Natural fibres such as cotton are woven together with synthetic fibres such as polyacrylic. This ensures both a pleasant feel and long durability.
Leather
Leather is particularly hard-wearing, robust and water-repellent. It ages gracefully: light, sun and wear give it its unique patina. Only too much direct light can cause unsightly discolouration. Leather is often thought of as a cold material, but it warms up very quickly when you sit on it. And thanks to their robustness, leather sofas are easy to clean.
6. Summary – what to consider when buying a sofa
- For relaxing, choose a sofa with a low height, a low backrest and a deep seat; for sitting upright, choose a sofa with higher legs, a high backrest and a shallower seat.
- One person needs around 60–80 cm of space to sit comfortably on a sofa. Think about how many people will sit on the sofa and how big your living room is.
- The higher the sofa's back and armrests, the more it creates a separate zone. Play with the position of the sofa to create separate areas or keep the room open and space-saving.
- If you often have overnight guests, choose a sofa bed
- Sofas covered in natural-fibre fabric feel particularly pleasant, synthetic fibres are extremely hard-wearing, blended fabrics combine the best of both, and leather stands out for its unique patina and robustness
Buy designer sofas online at Connox – your benefits at a glance
- A carefully selected range from top design brands
- High-quality sofas by well-known designers
- Simple, direct online shopping
- Personal support from our customer service team
- Fair delivery costs
- Secure payment thanks to SSL encryption
- Delivery in just a few working days
Shopping advice at Connox
Would you like to buy a designer sofa online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back and have your chosen item delivered straight to your door.
