1. While you are at the store, lie down on the sofa as you would at home to test its comfort. Make sure the armrests are well-padded. However you are going to use the sofa at home, test it out in those same positions at the store.

2. Make sure it isn’t too big to fit into your house. That means to measure all spaces that the sofa will have to squeeze through. Take a few minutes doing this to avoid a nasty surprise after you’ve got it home.

3. Ensure that the material is made from wood. The sturdiest sofa frames are made of maple, poplar, beech, oak, or engineered hardwood.

4. Don’t forget the cushions. The softest cushions are filled with goose down. Cheaper cushions made of high-resiliency foam compress during use and then spring back to shape. A happy medium is inner foam core wrapped with a down cover.

5. The arms are also important. A roll arm is more traditional, while a square or straight arm looks more modern.

There you have it. These keys will help ensure your satisfaction with your new sofa.

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