What To Choose - Sofa Or Sectional?

Selecting the right furniture for living room can be a difficult task as there are many options available such as sofas or sectionals.

Sofas and sectionals differ in design but serve the same purpose. If you are unable to decide which one you should buy for your living room, the following guide may help.

Sectionals

These are modular seating options suitable for homes as well as offices. The various pros of a sectional couch have been discussed below:

• Extensive seating:  If you have a large family or host get-togethers quite often, sectionals can be a great choice. You can choose sectionals from different sizes and shapes to provide extensive seating to a large number of people. 
• Offers multiple positions: Sectionals can be rearranged according to one’s choice and space requirements. You can also use it as a corner sofa to utilize the unused space. 
• Easy to move: A sectional is a segmented sofa and easy to move anywhere in the house. Its small segments can be easily placed in a tight space. It is easy to shift through tight doorways or staircase.
• Saves money: People with large living rooms usually spend a lot of money buying ottomans or loveseat. Sectionals easily fill up the room eliminating the need to buy extra seating furniture.
• Fits with any decorating theme: Sectionals are available in a wide range of designs and upholstery patterns.  Hence, they match up to most of the living room decors. You don’t have to worry about the color combination anymore.

Sofas

If you like to maintain the traditional living room setting, a sofa would be the perfect option. Here are some benefits of choosing a sofa for your living room:

• Color and fabric: You can choose from a variety of colors and fabrics of sofas when decorating your house. Statement piece can be made by selecting a sofa in your preferred color.
• Size: Sofas come in many sizes, so you can choose according to the space available in your living room.
• Ability to rearrange: Sofas can be rearranged according to the requirements of a person. If you have a get together or a party, it is easy to rearrange sofa into facing position to make conversations with your friends and family easier.
• Comfort: When you think of comfort, sofas instantly comes to the mind. You can feel relaxed while sitting on a sofa.

You should be clear about the purpose that your seating furniture will serve. Sofas and sectionals come in different sizes and shapes. You can choose the one according to your requirements.

Ways To Give New Life To Old Furniture

Having old furniture in the house is common and selling it is not an absolute necessity. An old piece of furniture can be put to use in a number of ways: Let’s take a look at some ways that can give new life to old furniture.

Paint old chairs and tables

One of the easiest ways to make your old furniture appear new is by repainting. Make sure you choose a suitable color that goes with the rest of your furniture. You can opt for bright colors for kids room or pastel shades to add contrast to your living room upholstery.

Turn old chair into a garden swing

Instead of throwing away old chairs you can convert them into a beautiful swing. Remove the legs of the chair, drill two holes on the seat and repeat the same procedure with the top portion. Tie one end of the rope in the holes and the other to a strong tree branch. Hoist the chair a couple of feet from the ground and your swing is ready to use.

Make a bench with chairs

You can make a bench by joining multiple chairs together. Attach the chairs with bolts or long screws and paint them according to your choice. You can place the bench in your garden, living room or bedroom. Add cushions for more comfort and style.

Make a bar cart from an old TV stand

Add a new piece of furniture to your home by turning an old TV stand into a bar cart. Apply a fresh coat of paint and put a few glasses as well as bottles on it. You can even attach an extra shelf to increase its storage space.

Cover old furniture with wallpaper

Apply your favorite wallpaper pattern to old furniture like tables, chairs, chest of drawers and book case to provide a fresh look. Before using it on a big piece of furniture, you can try it on a smaller one first.

Reupholster and polish old furniture

Choose an old piece of furniture that is in a good condition. Replace the current fabric with a new, high quality upholstery. This will help to renew your old furniture and save money as well.

You can save a fortune by giving a new life to old furniture. Follow above stated tips to restore and extend its life.