Consider the size 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
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* Measure up before you shop and work out how big a sofa you can accommodate. Two smaller sofas or one large one and a couple of armchairs may be more flexible.

* Lay out newspaper on the floor to the size of your sofa to see roughly how much room it will take up.

* From a practical point of view, don’t forget to think about the access into your home. Some retailers offer a home visit to check that the sofa will fit through doors, along corridors or up staircases. Some sofas ease the process by having detachable arms or coming in sections.

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