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A home needs a seating area i.e. a sofa or a couch where you could have get-togethers, entertainment elements or just lounge out and it is the most common furnishing piece we would find in a living room. The living room is a space where you will be spending a lot of time with your family and friends. Thus, it is important to choose the right modern furniture pieces that are comfortable as well as stylish. There are so many options available out there from modern sectional sofas to chesterfields, mid-century modern sofas to loveseats and much more.

Whatever furniture set you choose, it should reflect your personality and lifestyle. Along with this, another aspect to keep in mind is functionality as well as how the new furnishing complements the interiors of your home. To complete the decor of a home it is necessary to choose the right modern furniture and accessories that balance out all other factors (wall color, flooring, wall pieces, etc) as well as other furnishings in your home.

Just like everything else, we could find countless options in the SOFA department. If you are replacing an old one or want to buy a new one, choosing a sofa set for your living room can get quite confusing. There are so many styles, colors, fabrics that leave you puzzled at what to buy and what not to buy. Sometimes it may happen that we end up buying a wrong set for our living room. We have listed some useful tips for you to save your time and money and know the important things to consider before choosing a modern sofa for your living room.

• Consider Dimensions

If you have a big living room, then you have to think about how much area you want your sofa set to cover. And if you are going to place some other furnishings like a wing chair, side tables, coffee tables or ottomans, then you have to choose the size of the sofa accordingly. To cover up more living space you can go for sectional sofas with L-shape or round corner shape which will perfectly fit your living room even if you want to add other bits and pieces. These sofas will definitely provide a lot of seating as well as will give your room a modern and sophisticated look. Today, many companies give you the option to completely model the sectional sofas on your own. You decide the length of the sofa, whether you want an armrest or not; where it curves, where it ends. You can even choose the types of legs for the sofa. You can model sofa with metal legs or with wood.

Well, if you have a small living room then you have to choose something that will be the focal point and one which complements the rest of the decor.

• Consider Material

In addition to the size, one more thing to consider is the upholstery of the sofa. Fabric Sofas are made with different materials such as natural fibers (cotton, linen, silk and wool), synthetic fibers (polyester or polypropylene, nylon, acrylic, and olefin) and leather. Basically, a sofa should be chosen on the basis of its use or functionality. If you have pets and kids then you have to make sure that your sofa fabric is according to that.

• Consider Style And Colors

The style of the sofa will naturally complement the decor of the home. Thus, make sure you keep in mind the interiors before choosing one. If your living room has a modern contemporary theme then you might want to go with a sectional sofa or cabriole or contemporary mid century modern sofa or midcentury modern. If the room has a vintage theme you can go for a chesterfield or a Bridgewater or an English sofa. When it comes to color selection then neutral colors works well with almost all interiors but if you want your sofa to make a statement or be a focal point in the living room then you can go for bold and dark colors. Sofas are available in different and unique prints also. But if you are not sure about prints, you can pair the sofa with a dramatic coffee table or a printed ottoman. Thus, when it comes to choosing the perfect sofa for your living room, there are so many options available. You can either buy sofas online or check them out at the stores.