{"id":4745,"date":"2016-11-23T17:02:42","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T23:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wenz\/?p=4745"},"modified":"2016-11-23T17:02:42","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T23:02:42","slug":"5-tips-buying-living-room-upholstery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wenzhomefurniture.com\/blog\/5-tips-buying-living-room-upholstery\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips On Buying Living Room Upholstery"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are two types of people: ones that use their living room as a casual family room and ones that use their living room as a formal gathering space. <\/span><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter which type of person you are, what matters is that you\u2019re aware of the type of upholstery that fits your personal space. Understanding what you enjoy is one thing but searching for it is another. To make that process a little easier, here are 5 tips to consider when buying living room pieces you actually want. <\/span><\/p>\n

Think about the overall size<\/h1>\n

\"floor-plans\"<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to know how much space you have in the room and what is going to fit in that space. To gain this knowledge, take measurements of the room and bring them with you when you\u2019re shopping. This allows you to stay ahead of the game by knowing if pieces you like will fit in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing you will want to think about is how many people you want to seat on a regular basis. If you have a smaller space and need to seat seven people, using a sectional may maximize your seating capacity. You could also use an upholstered ottoman or bench to seat an additional one or two people. <\/span><\/p>\n

Still somewhat confused about the getting the right sized furniture for your room? We have a great post about having <\/span>a better understanding of proportion and scale<\/span><\/a> that can help with that.<\/span><\/p>\n

What kind of style does your personality attract?<\/h1>\n

\"style\"<\/p>\n

No two brains are the same. We all have different tastes in styles, and that’s okay! Your living room should be designed based on how you want it to feel. With that being said, ask yourself these type of questions:<\/span><\/p>\n

What do I want my upholstery to look like?<\/span><\/p>\n

What colors do I want to incorporate?<\/span><\/p>\n

What is my sofa going to coordinate with? <\/span><\/p>\n

Will that sofa match the loveseat or chair?<\/span><\/p>\n

What occasionals will coordinate with my upholstery? <\/span><\/p>\n

To make your buying process easier, bring photos of your living space and inspirational ideas on your phone or tablet to the furniture store so the designers can have a better grasp of what you\u2019re trying to achieve.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a variety of styles you could go with, but why not go with one that reflects you as person? If you want to learn more about how different styles attract different people, read our post about <\/span>design styles that fit your personality<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What kind of quality are you going for?<\/h1>\n

\"quality\"<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re thinking about the quality of your upholstery, consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n