Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Modular Sofas - Things You Need To Know Before Buying

By Jamie White

Are modular sofas for you? Should you consider one even if you are able to fit a normal contemporary or a traditional sofa in your home?

Modular sofas are extremely versatile and a great way to make use of awkward spaces. They come in different numbers of modules for smaller or larger rooms, and in different configurations to fit different shaped rooms.

Modular sofas can take up a fair bit of space as they may be wider than a traditional one but that means they can look very impressive in a large room. If you have a large open plan space such as a warehouse or loft conversion apartment they will look good and can be used to define spaces within the larger area.

Large modular sofas may not be so suitable as such for smaller Victorian London apartments or small homes with restricted room. It is possible, though even here to use modular types of sofa units with smaller numbers of units and in fact, their versatility in configuration means they can sometimes be placed where a traditional sofa simply would not fit.

Also, modular sofas tend to be able to seat more people than traditional ones, so if you need the maximum amount of seating space they are worth considering.

Modular sofas come in a range of sizes from small to large, and in differing numbers of units that make up them. This makes it easier to choose the right type for your needs. Small sofas are interesting as they can be a comfy chair for one person or ideal for a couple to cuddle in. Bear in mind the arms of a sofa can make a good deal of difference in respect of how many people can comfortably sit on it.

The modern units with low backs are often very attractive with their contemporary styling but you should be aware that they are not always the most practical to own as they may not give adequate back support. You should certainly try before buying as a low-backed style can be uncomfortable after a while if your back is not supported.

The appearance of a modular sofa can depend a good deal on the type of the arms, whether they are thin or thick for instance. Narrow arms can make the whole sofa appear smaller, whilst large, bulky arms will have the opposite effect. To get a large sofa to look smaller and more elegant in a room of limited size you would look for more narrow arms. In a large room this sofa might look rather insignificant whereas a sofa with much larger arms would make more impact.

When it is not possible to find sufficient space for an adequate sized standard sofa consider a modular corner type. This type of seating unit runs along two walls with a shaped section fitting into the corner connecting the two. It is thus one extensive seating unit rather than two unconnected ones. This arrangement gives a lot of seating space and really can look quite grand in a large room. Even in a room not so large such an arrangement can look most attractive even though it may need to be scaled down somewhat.

An alternative option to consider if you are short of space or need an extra bed is a sofa bed. These pieces of furniture are remarkably versatile, looking as they do like a sofa for most of the time, but easily converting to a bed when required You get a dual purpose by this means.

It is worth thinking about how you use your room when thinking about seating. If you wish to change the arrangement around sometimes, or be more flexible, then you may wish to have a sofa and chairs rather than a fixed unit.. It is sometimes possible, depending on your modules and the shape of your room, to reconfigure a modular sofa to give a different appearance.

A little careful thought and planning with these considerations in mind will ensure you get the perfect modular sofa for your home.

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