Monday, July 8, 2013

Know Your Sofas – Sydney Buying Guide

 

It is the biggest item you will be purchasing for your living room.  The whole look and feel of the room may be dictated by one of the best sofas Sydney has to offer.  It may also be quite the investment or a liability depending on your choice.  So before you go on a window shopping frenzy for the latest in sofas in Sydney, it his best to acquaint yourself about this piece of statement furniture.
Types of Sofas
Sydney is a trendy city but it is also a city that is in touch with its past.  The population’s diverse culture is recognized by both designers and manufacturer so it is a possibility that all types of sofas listed here is available in Sydney stores.
·         The Traditional Sofa - the most typical sofa that sits two to three people.  Heights of backrest and armrest vary. Contemporary ones come with a reclining portion that may be automatically controlled while others have pull-out sections underneath.

·         The Sleeper Sofa – Popular with the modern single Sydneysider studio apartment living. Cushions are removable to retrieve a foldable bed concealed within.  The bed is part of the construction.

·         The Victorian Settee – A classic style that has wooden ornamental frame and classy rich fabric.  One of the more expensive sofas but there are Sydney stores that offer replicas at a cheaper price.

·         The Sectional Sofas – A very popular sofa, it is usually available in four sections or more.  Unlike the traditional sofa, this one can be place side by side to form a continuous piece or separated and placed anywhere in the room.  Some form a U-shaped sofa or an L - shaped Sofa.  Some designs have recliners and pull-outs similar to the traditional sofas available.

·         The Loveseat – It is much like the traditional sofa but it only sits two people.

·         The Divan – It may or may have an armrest but definitely has no backrest.  Usually used to divide one section of the room from the other or placed against the wall and stuffed with pillows.

·         The Convertible Sofa and The Sofa Bed – Popularized recently, it’s a sofa that usually has a metal or wooden frame.  The backrest bends backwards and flattened to form a bed.


·         The Contemporary Sofa – They are more of a design statement rather than a functional piece of furniture.  But the industrial designers do take comfort and function into consideration.  Some of them are popular because of the materials used which mostly coincide with the concept of “green living”.

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