Get trendy with L-shape couch

L shaped sofa set, also known as an L couch, is the new trending piece of furniture on the market and showrooms. Associated with a cozy nature, it also provides a dual purpose; accommodates both a sitting and sleeping posture. It can be used as an office and home furnishing. It leaves a distinctive feeling of contentment. It pays off to relax after a day’s hard work and casual for visitors too. For any client planning to own one, explore on how to find a quality L sofa set.

The frame
Tenzer Arnold, an Interior Designer at Erimu Company Limited, explains that the frame should not wobble or creak; it should be sturdy and sit squarely on the floor. Wobbly or creaky frames mean less sturdy joints, while a strong frame means your sofa will last longer.
“The frame and all the corners should be well padded. Run your hand over them firmly to see. A padded frame will not stick out through the upholstery, it also means less friction for the fabric that is covering the frame.”

Hollow centre
Also check the sofa from behind, and pat the centre to make sure it is not hollow. If you are buying a reclining sofa or a sofa bed, all mechanisms should work smoothly. Reclining, or motion furniture is generally more expensive, and you are paying for a functioning, smoothly running mechanism. It makes sense to check those features out at the store.
If the sofa has any metal parts, inspect to see that they are smooth and free of sharp edges.

The back of the sofa
All moving parts on a sofa set or reclining sofa should not be attached to the fabric completely to avoid tearing. You do not want any injuries to yourself or damage to your upholstery from a faulty mechanism.
Tenzer says when you check out the back of your sofa, there should be no bumps or hard spots.
Run the palm of your hand over it. This is especially important in a tight back sofa. Not only will bumps and hard spots mar the look of your sofa over a short period of time, they will also feel uncomfortable.

Firm cushions
Seat cushions should be firm and resilient and fit snugly within the sofa frame. Additionally, the cushions should regain their shape after you press down and let go.
A cushion that stays put when you press down will be flattened in no time, end up looking unsightly and feel uncomfortable when you sit on it.
Cushions that do not fit snugly in place will also lose their shape quickly and the edges will start looking unsightly.

Seat selection
“Seats should be comfortable, and for reclining furniture, be comfortable in all different positions. Select deep or shallow seats depending on your height. A taller person will need deeper seats,” he adds.
The arms should not jiggle or move, and if upholstered, they should be well padded. If there are any buttons, check to see that they are sewn on securely. Loose buttons will come off and end up getting lost in no time. Take good note of the armrest designs as well. Just as in well-tailored clothing, patterns and stripes should match at the seams.

Although it might not catch your eye right away, mismatched patterns or stripes will give you the sense that something is “off”. Stripes that match at seams make a sofa look well finished. Also patterns should be centred, and all seams and welts should run straight. Uneven welting and seams that are pulled to one side mean that the cover was badly tailored. The accompaniment, called a pouf, is a table like structure ought to be well padded as well.

Different materials
It also comes with different materials that include leather, polyester linen look, micro fibre, faux leather, vinyl and PVC. Natural fibre fabrics also include silk, velvet and wool. Genuine leather doesn’t burn easily or get torn thus costing dearly.
A home with toddlers and young children could opt for fabric with dark colours that do not show dirt.

Room factors to consider
Space within a room determines how one can place or purchase a long or short the L- sofa set in the room. It is advisable to have enough space for ease circulation of the sofar set.
You can choose to center it or place back against the wall or in the corner. For size, at least record the dimensions of the place with all around furniture (that is width, length and height measured carefully).
Tenzer advises how you either choose a colour contrast or mix, dance around the colour toning!

Depending on the painted wall colours in the active room, it is preferably better to use light or cool colours to convey a relaxed mood. Besides the other accessories like curtains, carpets, artifacts and others choose colours that blend within the rhythm to create an appeasing atmosphere.
If it imported furniture, look for certification tags. For those from the US, the chicagotribune.com, advises that: “For fire safety reasons, look for the gold UFAC tag, indicating that the sofa manufacturer certifies it is made in accordance with Upholstered Furniture Action Council methods.

Costs
Arnold Tenzer, an Interior Designer at Erimu Company Limited, says: “A genuine L sofa can cost Shs2.5m. An imported one goes for Shs18m while one bought on the roadside can range between Shs1.2m and Shs1.5m for a five-seater.”
Maintenance
He says maintenance depends on the type of fabric. He advises that one hires a specialist who knows how to clean L chairs to avoid tears or discolouring of the sofa seats.
However, if it is leather, wipeit with a wet soft cloth and a little detergent.

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