Finding A Sofa That Can Stand Up To A Decade Of Sitting Down
A living room sofa is likely to outlive a lot of things-from the family car and microwave to the kids’ trendy hairstyles.
Most people keep a sofa from six to 15 years before buying something new. In a recent survey by Furniture/Today, a leading trade publication, more than half of consumers in the market for a new sofa were replacing one that was 10 years old or more.
If you are one of those consumers-or soon will be-here are some tips on how to choose your next sofa wisely.
According to Paula Hoyas, vice president of upholstery merchandising for La-Z-Boy, it is important to pay careful attention to the quality elements that give a piece its lasting power.
Read the fine print
Before you buy, be sure to read the fine print in the warranty. Note what is included and how long the company guarantees the product. For instance, La-Z-Boy offers a 10-year limited warranty on the cushions of all pieces within its Inspired Living collection. The duration of this warranty reflects the collection’s quality craftsmanship.
Hoyas also points to this collection as an...