How To Choose The Right Fabric For Your Modular Sofa

If you are thinking of a new sofa for your home or having one re-covered

, then you will need to think about the fabric, in terms of type, quality, and colour. Getting it wrong could prove a costly mistake.

Is this fabric appropriate for my intended look and my lifestyle? How much wear will my upholstery be getting? Will it be in the family room with small children, pets and a lot of activity? Or is it in the living room primarily used only for company? Will it be subject to direct sunlight? Will it need to resist stains and dirt? Will it look good in my room's lighting? How much care does the fabric need?

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 type of fabric you choose will determine how well your sofa will hold up in your home .Here are some common types of fabrics available and their particular characteristics:

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.

If your sofa is to be used frequently you will need a more hard wearing covering. It's best to avoid raised patterns or velvets that can wear and look old before their time. Upgrade fabrics can be more expensive than the standard but can look classier by incorporating multi-coloured weaves or wear better by being thicker or more closely woven.

It is worth checking fiber content and how the fabric is woven. The finish and the colouring of a fabric can also influence its durability. Checking the thread count on different fabrics is a good idea. The higher the thread count the more durable the fabric is likely to be.

A final consideration is whether your sofa is likely to receive direct sunlight. If it is then it needs to be fade resistant and you should check this before buying.. If this cannot be guaranteed then you may need to place your sofa out of the reach of direct sunlight. The worst scenario would be with it half in and half out as, over time, one side would become noticeably lighter in colour.

by: Jamie White.

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