Discount Sofas For Small Spaces

Most sofas seem to dwarf many small rooms withThis sofa comes in a wide variety of colours and
their dimensions, making the room look cramped.textures, from Westwood Red to Microfibre
Surely it is possible in this day and age forPlatinum, plus a number of other imaginatively named
manufacturers to produce sofas with dimensions thatcolours that include ivory, green, various shades of
are smaller than standard, specially designed to fitblues and browns - together with lots of textures
into those smaller spaces? There are manufacturersfrom the corded look to a patterned texture.
who custom-make sofas to your own dimensions -Matching cushions completes the look.
for a price. However, if you can't or won't pay thoseFutons Still Look Good
prices for a smaller-than-usual sofa, where can youNaturally, if you aren't a fan of futons, you probably
find ready-made discount sofas for small spaces?wouldn't consider one. However, the ubiquitous futon
There is, of course, the love seat - a more intimateis still a remarkably good choice when it comes to
seating for two people to snuggle up together butdiscount sofas for small spaces. Futons fulfill all the
that isn't really a smaller-than-average sofa. Evencriteria - straight, clean lines, no curves and no
many two-seater sofas often tend to look too bulkyunnecessary drapery to hide the clarity of their
and give the room an overstuffed appearance.design. The futon design is simple and straightforward
Characteristics to Look Forwith nothing to detract the attention from the rest
First and foremost, when you are looking for aof your small room. Futons, apart from looking
discount sofa for small spaces, forget curves. Go formarvelous in small rooms can also be converted into
simple lines - clean and straight. Choose legs thata spare bed for guests and if you want to change
have not been hidden under drapes or upholsteredtheir look, you simply put on a different futon cover.
materials and, if you want arms on your sofa, lookThe covers also tend to be machine washable which
for those which have thin wooden arms that followis wonderful if you have children or pets. You can
the straight pattern mentioned above. Strangelyeven replace the futon cushion when too much wear
enough, back in the 1960s and 1970s furniture thatbecomes apparent.
fulfilled this category was quite popular with the olderMeasurements that Fit Small Rooms
generation of the time: a two-seater sofa andIt depends of the space you have available, but
matching easy chairs, following these designs, wasmost discount sofas for small spaces tend towards
referred to as a cottage suite. The upholstery wasthe 72 inch size or smaller - to around 64 inches.
usually a kind of hunting scene, or a scene takenAnything less than that usually comes into the
from a Gainsborough print.category of a loveseat/two-seater sofa. There are
These retro designs of discount sofas for smallthe designs referred to as 'chair-and-a-half' which is
spaces always had polished wooden arms and legsaround the 59 inch mark but, in general, the
and quite high backs and were remarkablymeasurement for a sofa to fit into small spaces is
comfortable. A more modern example is the Elanorreally around 72 inches: it is still possible to find
Sofa from Van Gogh Designs. This sofa is 77.5 inchesdiscount sofas for small spaces that are larger than
wide and, rather than have bare wooden arms, the72 inches but which still look good in you small room.
arms are covered in upholstery. This design is,Choosing a sofa is very much a personal decision and
however, quite attractive and would not look out ofhow you envisage dressing your small room will
place in either a traditional or a contemporary setting.influence your choice of sofa.