Family Home Styling Tips #23: The Low-down on Sofas

In your new life, when considering a new couch, in addition to the criteria of colour, comfort, length, material texture and durability, it is critical that one also assesses the cushions’ structural integrity as a building material.

Soft floppy cushions are out. Water repellence and stain resistance are in. Buy a couch with both seat and back cushions to increase the number of available structural elements.

And most importantly, remove all the cushions and ensure that you are comfortable sitting on the frame, as that is all that your children will leave you.