We’ve rounded up our best tips to help you pick the perfect sofa without breaking the bank.

<p>Whether it&rsquo;s your <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/blog/furniture-to-buy-for-first-apartment">first apartment</a></span></strong>, first home, or first space together, picking out the right sofa always seems to be a challenge. As experts in all things furniture, we&rsquo;ve rounded up our best tips to help you pick the perfect place to park yourself and pets, without breaking the bank (or the door frame to get it into place).</p>
<p>Some key considerations for selecting the right sofa include:</p>
<p><img alt="Happy family sitting on couch" height="400" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_canada/CAN_Sofa-Considerations_1.jpg" title="CAN_Sofa-Considerations_1.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<h2>Your lifestyle</h2>
<p>Do you have pets? Do you eat on your sofa? How often do you entertain (and does that entertaining require a sofa?)? Single, married, kids, no kids, all of these will factor into your sofa selection. Think through how your sofa will be used 90% of the time. We find the most common mistake people make when buying a sofa is looking to fill the needs of 10-20% of their lifestyle. For example, buying a sofa bed that&rsquo;s great for guests when you only host once or twice a year doesn&rsquo;t suit your needs the other 11 months and two weeks a year. Another common mistake is not letting lifestyle guide your fabric choices. This is where a little research is needed, or speaking with an in-store <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/contacts">expert</a></strong></span>, can help you pick the right fabric or leather for your <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/sofas-loveseats-sectionals">couch</a></strong></span> choice.</p>
<h2>Your space</h2>
<p>Space is a big factor in buying the right sofa. The most critical first step is knowing the size of room you will be using your sofa in. However, you need to look at not only the room you hope to put your sofa, but also how it will get from outside your home into the room. How many doorways? How many turns and bends? Are there stairs? An elevator? Things to look for when it comes to sofas and small spaces are:</p>
<ul>
<li>legs that come off (allowing for more wiggle room)</li>
<li>sectionals coming in multiple pieces that easily snap together</li>
<li>condo or two-seater sofas</li>
</ul>
<p><img alt="Couple moving into home with boxes everywhere, sitting in front of couch" height="400" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_canada/CAN_Sofa-Considerations_2.jpg" title="CAN_Sofa-Considerations_2.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<h2>Your sofa style</h2>
<p>This is a big one and often overlooked. There are so many styles and <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/catalog/sofas-loveseats-sectionals">types</a></span></strong> of sofas available that people often don&rsquo;t realize there is a perfect sofa for every space. You just need to know what you&rsquo;re looking for or have some <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/contacts">experts</a></span></strong> help you. (Fun fact: we are those experts, so pop into a showroom to chat and have a look through our <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/living-room">online catalogue</a></strong></span> to see what&rsquo;s available). Expert hot tip: Did you know the arm of the sofa (as in the shape) is a guide to the style of the sofa? It&rsquo;s true. If a more modern look appeals to you, you&rsquo;ll be looking for a track arm with its clean lines. Or perhaps you&rsquo;re more traditional and will opt for something with a pleated arm. <br /> <br />Sofa types and styles include the obvious, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/catalog/loveseats">two-seater</a></span></strong>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/sofas">three-seater</a></strong></span>, and <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/sectionals">sectional</a></strong></span> sofas, but there are also <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/sofa-sleepers">sleeper</a></strong></span> sofas, modular sofas, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/sofas-loveseats-sectionals?category_id=616">reclining</a></strong></span> sofas, and sectionals combining a variety of those. Depending on your lifestyle, the room or space the sofa will live in, your budget and the sofa style will factor greatly into your final choice.</p>
<p><img alt="Couple shopping for a new couch" height="400" src="https://d6y5eqdcxq8w3.cloudfront.net/assets/blog/blog_canada/CAN_Sofa-Considerations_3.jpg" title="CAN_Sofa-Considerations_3.jpg" width="700" /></p>
<h2>Your budget</h2>
<p>Sofas (and all the various iterations: sofa bed, sectionals, loveseats, etc.) come in as many budgets as they do names. Within each budget range you will find quality ranging from very poor to very good, depending on the features you are looking for, the size of the piece, and where you source it. Budget is a big factor in customization too. Think of fabric, leather or linen and then think of not only budget but lifestyle. Will the dog live on this couch? What about sweaty kids after ball practice? Are you a sleek and sophisticated single who can handle white linen everything?<br /> <br />When it comes to quality, look for <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/catalog/sofas-loveseats-sectionals?manufacturer=1285802%2C129070%2C187212%2C1315566%2C1277513%2C48646%2C1283943">Canadian-made</a></strong></span>. Canadian-made furniture is more often manufactured with the goal of quality and craftsmanship over overseas goal of being made cheaply. Choosing Canadian-made often means you have higher quality ingredients (like Canadian lumber) and more options to customize exactly to your specifications. Buying Canadian supports our economy and our labour market, too.<br /> <br />Ultimately, picking the right sofa will be a fun exercise as it will make you think about how you live, how you want to live, and what feels best to you. Grab a friend or partner, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/contacts">visit a showroom</a></strong></span> and play a game of musical sofas. Try them all, chat with our experts, look at all the various fabric samples and discuss options. Sometimes &lsquo;sitting on it&rsquo; can yield the best results.</p>

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