Monday, January 7, 2013

Designing Your Own Custom Made Sofa

A sofa is an essential part of every home, so selecting the right one for your home is important. Sofas are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours, and you can choose from a number of different styles, from corner sofas to classic, traditional style sofas. With so many different styles to choose from, it can be difficult to decide on the right sofa. A good option for those looking for a perfect sofa, is to design your own, which can then be custom-made for you.

Benefits of Designing Your Own Sofa

Many people would love to design their own sofa. When designing your own couch, you can select every single feature of it. You can choose the material you want the sofa to be stuffed with, the size and shape of the frame, and you can choose what material you want it to be upholstered with, as well as many other features.

Many people, however, are reluctant to design their own custom-made sofa for two reasons. Firstly, many people feel as though they could not afford a custom-made sofa that they have designed. They think that it will be too expensive, but this is not the case. Designing your own custom-made sofa does not have to be any more expensive than purchasing a ready-made sofa. Also, a quality sofa that you have designed can last you for years to come, and save you money in the future.

The second reason why people are reluctant to design their own couch is that they think it is a complicated process, and they are not sure how to go about it. However, nowadays sofa companies make designing sofas a much easier process. They often provide online sofa design tools on their websites, which are extremely simple to use. Also, companies will often provide you with advice on how to design your sofa if you feel unsure about the process.

Designing Your Sofa

When you are designing your own sofa, there are many features that you can select. Once you have selected each aspect of your sofa, and completed the design process, a sofa company can custom-build it for you.

Size: You can provide the sofa company with the exact dimensions you want for your sofa. You can then get a couch that fits exactly where you want it too. You can also decide on what type of style and shape you want your sofa to be, such as love seat or corner sofa styles.

Materials: You can decide what type of material you want your sofa to be upholstered in, such as leather or fabric. You can also decide on the pattern and colour of the fabric.

Other Details: When designing your own custom-made sofa, you can also select the sofa legs, the shape of the arm rests, the shape of the back of the sofa and many other features.

Getting your own sofa, which you have designed yourself, custom-made to your exact specifications, can give you the perfect sofa that you'll enjoy using in your home for many years to come.

Leah Woodward learnt the art of designing custom furniture in her father’s furniture workshop. She enjoys sharing her tips and insights on various home design blogs. Visit the link to browse through some free fabric samples.