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Whether you are buying a new sofa for your lounge or re-covering an existing sofa you need the right fabric, and there are a few questions you should ask yourself:

Your first consideration will probably be the colour, whether you want it to tone in to an overall room setting, or whether you would rather it stands out as a bold statement. Your exact colour choice might not be available in the type of fabric you have in mind, but by shopping around and considering all the options you should come up with a shade that is close to your first choice in a fabric that suits.

You will want the colour of your sofa to fit in with the overall dcor of your room so this will be your first consideration.. Try to make a list of two or three colour options so that you can find a suitable colour in a suitable fabric.

The price range may be an over-riding factor. Generally speaking the more expensive a fabric the better quality it is and the longer it can be expected to last. If the fabric you want is just too expensive then you may be able to find an alternative type that you hadn’t originally considered that could look and last equally well, and that is somewhat cheaper to buy. The only alternative is to put off purchase until you can afford the fabric you really want.

If you have children or pets you will want to choose a fabric that doesn’t show the dirt too much and is easy to clean. Fine cotton in a light colour will not stand up too well to muddy paws. Microfiber, though, has a nice feel to it and is easily cleaned. A sofa that is more decorative than functional could be covered with silk or velvet, materials that are attractive but may be harder to maintain.

Another consideration is physical wear of your fabric. If your sofa has heavy use it may not be wise to employ a raised pattern such as a Jacquard which can suffer wear of the prominent parts and then appear rather older than it actually is.

Two things to keep in mind when choosing a fabric are the fibre content and the weave. The finishing and colouring methods used can also affect the durability of a material. It’s worth comparing the thread count for different fabrics. The higher the thread count, the higher the quality and the longer a fabric will last.

If your sitting room gets a lot of sunlight you may need to check the fade resistance of a material before buying. If you find a material that you really like but it’s not guaranteed fade resistant you will have to place your sofa out of direct sunlight to be on the safe side.

Author: Jamie White is an skilled furniture salesman. He can assist you to get the most out of your budget and needs when purchasing a modular sofa. If you want to get fresh info on the latest modular sofas don’t miss to visit his review website where he will evaluate the latest modular sofas on the market.