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How to buy a single sofa

By Urban DecoriaPublished 3 years ago 4 min read

You feel really comfortable in your new apartment. You put a lot of effort into setting it up, even if the individual rooms aren't that big. Instead of a large living area, there is only room for a single sofa, but the three-seater is still large enough. That's why you really spread yourself out on it tonight and enjoy the TV evening while lying down. End the day with a few snacks and a good movie. Read this guide to find out what makes single sofas so special and find useful information about the individual variants.

Space-saving, compact and cozy: the advantages of individual sofas

Individual sofas are significantly smaller than large living areas and therefore take up less space. If you have a rather small apartment with a small living room, such a model is well suited. In addition, you can freely combine compact sofas with other seating furniture, in contrast to coordinated sets.

The small sofas are available as two, three, or four-seaters. Depending on how many people are in the household or whether you often have guests, you should choose the right size. If there is not enough seating for some occasions, you can add an armchair or stool to the single sofa.

Three furnishing ideas: suitable individual sofas for your style of living

In the living room, you want to relax and it should be comfortable. Single sofas can contribute a lot because they look very comfortable with their soft upholstery. The overall impression of your room also plays a major role. So match the sofa to the rest of your furnishings. Here you will find three living ideas for the classic, the modern, and the country house living style.

Classic living style: elegant and high quality

Complete your classic furnishing style in the living room with an elegant Chesterfield sofa made of dark green velvet velour. The bold color is a nice contrast to dark furniture like a black display case with glass doors. In front of the sofa, you can put a low glass coffee table with gold feet.

Country house living style: rustic and comfortable

Furnishings in a country house style are characterized by solid wooden furniture and textiles in subtle colors. An expansive four-seater couch with cream-colored fabric covers and soft cushions with floral patterns goes well with this ambiance. Combine it with a warm high-pile rug in a delicate antique pink and a large wall unit with a wood look, in which you can store books, glasses, and your TV.

Modern style of living: noble and clean

If your home is furnished in a modern living style, then an elegant relaxation sofa made of black leather goes well with it. The backrest and foot area of ​​the single sofa can be adjusted so that you can lean back and relax. Complete the style with a TV stand in a white high-gloss finish, above which you can mount your flat-screen TV directly on the wall.

Single sofas in the dining room: comfortable chair alternatives

A sofa in the dining room? Not really a problem if the model is compact, and light and the seat is high enough for a dining table. As an alternative to chairs, a single sofa is more comfortable and homely. The so-called table sofas have longer legs so that the seat is so high that you can sit comfortably at the table. In addition, the small seating furniture is nice and light and can therefore be easily moved and placed somewhere else.

Comfortable outdoor seating: sofas for the balcony or patio

If you also want to set up a sofa outside, then you should choose a model made of poly rattan. This man-made material is robust and weather-resistant, so furniture made from this material can withstand a rain shower or cold temperatures.

The hard-wearing seating furniture also creates a Mediterranean flair reminiscent of Italy, Spain, or Greece. Decorate the sofa with colorful, patterned cushions and place plants next to it. A garden table with a mosaic look emphasizes the Mediterranean flair.

Cleaning sofas: five care tips for cleaning upholstery

Crumbs and dust can quickly end up on a sofa and one or two stains cannot be avoided. The following tips show you how to get the seating furniture clean again. Also, pay attention to the care instructions on the product label.

Always use sofa covers to protect your sofa from dust and stains. You can find sofa covers online.

You can vacuum up coarse dirt and crumbs with the upholstery attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Also vacuum out the cracks, because a lot of dust often settles here.

You can remove stains on upholstery with a water-soda mixture. Only use distilled water and do not let the single sofa get too wet.

When dealing with stains, always work from the outside in. Also: dab, don't rub!

You can wipe leather sofas with a damp cloth or treat them with dirt erasers. Genuine leather tolerates leather soap or curd soap.

You can put removable cushion covers in the washing machine. Pay attention to the care instructions.

Conclusion: single sofas are small but comfortable!

If you don't have a lot of space, a single sofa is a good choice. For more seating, you can supplement this seating furniture with stools or armchairs.

The following overview summarizes the important information:

Individual sofas are compact, take up little space, and can be freely combined with other seating furniture.

A Chesterfield sofa made of green velvet goes well with the classic living style, a recliner sofa made of black leather looks modern and a couch with cream-colored upholstery is suitable for the country house look.

Individual sofas made of poly rattan are suitable for balconies and terraces because they are weatherproof and hard-wearing.

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