Consider the filling of the sofa

• How to buy a sofa
• Think about the function of the sofa
• Consider the size of the sofa
• Consider the shape and style of the sofa
• Consider the fabric of the sofa
• Consider the filling of the sofa
• Useful contacts

* Foam has a firm feel and appearance and will hold its shape well.

* Feather-filled cushions are soft and comfy, and have a more casual look, but will need regular plumping.

* ‘A combination of feather-wrapped foam seat cushions and serpentine springs makes for extremely soft and comfortable sofas,’ says Rohan Blacker, co-founder of Sofa.com. ‘Plus, this type of filling will maintain its shape and reduce the need for continuous plumping.’

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