How to choose the right sofa

Choosing the perfect sofa for your living room is not a simple task. Often, the focus falls on

purely aesthetic characteristics - a nice coating, the line of the arms, the arrangement of

the cushions.

In choosing a sofa, aesthetics and style are clearly very important aspects, but if the

structure is made of cheap materials, the joints are weak, the springs are loose and the

cushions are flat, we haven't made a good buy.

The first factor to consider when choosing a sofa to furnish a living room is the frame. A

sturdy frame made of solid wood guarantees durability better than chipboard or plywood.

The way in which the frame of the sofa is built is as important as the materials from which

it is made. In the high-quality sofas, all the joints are screwed and glued, so as to ensure a

good seal. These features of the frame are not visible from the outside, but this kind of

information can be asked to the sale person or obtained from the catalog of the producer.

The second factor to consider is the spring system, which determines the bounce of the

sofa and the way it supports weight. The sofa should be neither too hard nor too soft, so as

to support the weight of a person comfortably. The suspension system can consist of Greek

springs, independent springs or elastic bands, which must be placed at the right distance

from each other - not too close nor too far apart. Although these features are not visible

from the outside of the sofa, they can be found in the product specifications supplied by

the manufacturer.

The third element to assess the quality and comfort of a sofa are the cuchions. The

cushions can be fixed or removable. Of course, removable cushions and removable covers

are more practical and convenient and allow to wash or replace of the upholstery. Along

with the suspension system, the cushions should snsure comfort, support and softness.

The best way to evaluate the consistency and quality of the cushions is just sit on the sofa.

The depth of the seat must be right and allow the feet to touch the floor and the knees to

bend comfortably while seating. Backrest and arms must be tested as well to assess their

comfort.

The fourth element to be evaluated when choosing the most suitable sofa for a living room

is the upholstery. The type of upholstery impacts on the price of the sofa; when choosing

the fabric or material, then, you have to consider your budget, aesthetics and durability. As

mentioned above, the coatings in removable fabric allow greater ease in cleaning and

maintenance of the couch.

Finally, other elements to be evaluated are related to personal needs and preferences, such

as the size, the design of the sofa and other options such as headrest or adjustable

backrest. These elements depend on the size of the living area you have to furnish, by the

style of the rest of the furniture (classic or modern), from aesthetic preferences and

functional needs. There are many solutions available – linear sofa, corner sofa or modular

sofa, that allows maximum customization.

In conclusion, the watchword for choosing a sofa is quality, not only aesthetic but also

functional. A sofa that guarantees high manufacturing, top of the line materials and sleek

and versatile design is the Nebula Nine sofa designed by Diesel Creative Team for Moroso.

The technical specifications can be found on the website of Tomassini Arredamenti and are

the following: the structure is made stress-resistant polyurethane foam with differentiated

densities and polyester fiber on wood frame. The feet are in ash. The cushions are made of

polyurethane foam and polyester fiber or goose down. With regard to the upholstery, in

the leather/linen version, only the front of the backrest cushions is upholstered in leather.

The thread color always matches the upholstery.

As seen on Houzz.com, the Nebula Nine sofa, which is part of the The Camp, is soft as a

cloud, has generous shapes and is a place where you can sit or lie on large cuchions.

Nebula Nine of Moroso, as stated on the furniture and design website Hubfurniture, is

characterized by a structure of great strength and compactness made exclusively of wood

and covered with large, wraparound cushions covered with stone-washed linen.

Urbanspaceinteriors describes Nebula Nine as a product with a relaxed and comfortable

mood, taking its inspiration from an informal lifestyle concept and targeting consumers

who like simple shapes yet at the same time seek a modern style made up of high quality

combined with a distinctive design of pure lines. Come riporta Living Corriere, il divano

Nebula Nine, che fa parte della linea The Camp, è soffice come una nuvola e generoso nelle

forme e rappresenta un luogo dove ci si può sedere o sdraiare appoggiati su grandi cuscini.

La seduta di Nebula Nine di Moroso, come si legge sul sito di arredamento e design

Designmag, è caratterizzata da una struttura di grande resistenza e compattezza realizzata

esclusivamente in legno e ricoperta da ampi e avvolgenti cuscini rivestiti in lino stone-

washed.

La rivista Marie Claire descrive Nebula Nine come un divano dai toni disinvolti e

confortevoli, ispirato ad un’idea di living informale rivolto ad un pubblico a cui piace lasemplicità delle forme, ma allo stesso tempo ricerca un gusto “moderno”; il divano Nebula

Nine di Moroso segue le tendenze contemporanee proponendo forme che si rifanno adun’estetica visiva leggera e solare.