If you went in to read this item, you are probably frustrated by the attempts to find the sofa that will suit you, and you have already realized that not everything that is exciting in the picture fits what you need.
Sometimes you notice it, and sometimes the beauty outweighs the practical consideration and then you regret it.
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There are really expensive sofas, and there are those whose low price raises suspicion.
If we only knew what to ask, what to pay attention to and what to check when we visit a store and try to sit on the couch or when we are just before clicking an order from an online store, our choices might have been more successful.
We checked for you: we tried and asked to help you find your one.
Modular sofa, starting at NIS 5,000 per seat unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
The questions that must be asked
To understand how a sofa can be tailored to needs, we checked with interior designers how they choose a sofa for their clients.
Designer Shani Moore has a wide range of sofas that have been incorporated into the projects she has designed, and these are her important questions for choosing sofas.
Who are your guests?
Older people or more formal guests will prefer comfortable, relatively upright seating, such that it is easy to get up from, whereas family members who use the sofa on a daily basis will prefer a more comfortable structure that invites stretching.
If you have both a living room and a family corner, you should place an easy-to-get-up sofa in the official living room, and a sofa bed in the family corner.
How many people are sitting on the couch?
From this answer will be derived the size of the sofa, which of course is also related to the size and nature of the space in which it will be located.
A sofa that fits a couple or three - or a sofa that allows a little more seating.
Who are the members of the household?
If you have a pet, small children or teenagers who host friends - it is recommended to choose a synthetic fabric or alternatively a sofa with a removable fabric for washing.
Are they high or low?
This also has an impact on the height and depth of the sofa.
How do you usually spend time in the living room?
If the living room is where you gather in front of the TV, it is advisable to place a large and wide sofa in it so that everyone can sit or lie down in front of the screen.
If it is a living room without a TV in the center, it is possible to create a structure that allows for conversation - for example, a corner sofa.
If the seating is in front of the view, the choice will be similar to choosing a sofa for the living room with a TV - a panoramic sofa, which will correspond with the strip of view from the window.
What is the budget
?
It is important to set a budget framework.
The range of options is very wide and setting a budget will help you focus.
Leather upholstered sofa, NIS 9,990, Netozi Italy, Photo: Netozi Studio
Types of sofas
Before we list the types of sofas, do yourself a favor and forget about the 3 + 2 + 1 combination.
There is no more nineties than this, and it is time to internalize the subject.
Any other combination will work, provided it does not, the traditional and outdated one.
Modular:
Modularity is the name of the new game in the arena, and all lovers of various changes are advised to adopt these sofas, which can be changed in shape and location according to need and desire.
There are sofas that can change the position of the handles or units and thus change the seating shape very easily.
A particular unit can function as part of the sofa, or detach from it and become a pedestal or living room table on which a tray is placed.
Modular sofa built from three seat units, starting at NIS 5,000 per seat unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
Modular sofa with one seat without backrest, starting at NIS 5,000 per seat unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
Seat unit, starting at NIS 5,000 per seat unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
4 seat unit with corner, starting at NIS 5,000 per seat unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
The modular sofa can be separated and created a system built from a storage unit and a seat, starting at NIS 5,000 per wooden unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
The modular sofa can be separated and created a system built from a storage unit and a seat, starting at NIS 5,000 per wooden unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
The storage unit is also modular and also constitutes a substrate for placing coffee and other items, starting at NIS 5,000 per wooden unit, Arco Collection, Photo: Aya Wind
Two
-
way:
There are sofas that meet the need for sitting in two directions.
In this way, two living room corners are created, which allow convergence in two centers.
The two-way sofa makes it possible to create separate gathering groups, with the separation being through armrests that cross the seat in the middle and produce two-way seating alternatives.
There are also sofas that combine the two options - modular and two-way - in which the backrests are trapezoidally designed so that their base is wide and stable, and they become narrower and narrower at the top in a way that creates the most comfortable angle for reclining.
The armrests are removable and can be repositioned - on the back of the sofa, on the sides or even in the corner diagonally, so that you can find an ideal customization.
Four rectangular back cushions add play options in different locations, giving this sofa countless different looks and functions.
Two-way and modular, the armrests are removable and can be placed according to preference, Iceberg sofa for NIS 6,375, IDdesgin, Photo: PR
Iconic
: This is a sofa that is a 'piece' in space.
A special designer sofa, a limited edition or a pair of homages to iconic designs from the past.
From time to time, the design giant Cassina launches special editions that receive slight changes that create a fit of the sofa to the spirit of the period.
The Maralunga, designed by Vico Magistretti, is a seating system launched in 1973, won the Compasso d'Or award in 1979, and today appears in its modern version.
The Maralunga sofa allows the backrests to be adjusted.
Cassina, by special order, Tollman's, Photo: PR
Comfort
: A bit like proper nature, when it comes to comfort the look is pushed aside a bit.
With all due respect to design, when our body rests on a system that supports it and allows it to feel good, it is hard for the head to take anything else into account.
However, comfort brands make great efforts to bring into the comfort systems also a considerable amount of aesthetics and refinement.
When it comes to seating systems, it is possible to adjust each seat individually, so that the lifting of the legs or the headrest of one of them does not affect the person sitting next to it.
Adjustable leather seating system, American Comfort, NIS 10,443, photography, photography: Dror Klish
Adjustable fabric seating system, American Comfort, NIS 10,990, Photo: Dror Klish
Sofa
bed
: If they had to choose the ultimate sofa for the family it would be the sofas.
It's hard to find flaws in a sofa that all invites everyone to stretch out and have fun together, but without it being too crowded.
This is a spacious sofa that comes with a deeper than usual seat to allow for fun stretching.
This sofa gives the living room a nonchalant but stylish look.
You can not fall for her, because she will always be right.
Since it is an extension, in most cases it will come in a fabric upholstery that allows for a pleasant and less meticulous touch.
When choosing a reclining sofa there is no need for another one.
She will do the job.
Due to its depth, it is worth making sure that it is located in a space that knows how to contain it.
A space that is too small may look crowded with a sofa bed inside.
Sofa bed, design: Shani Moore, photography: Shai Gil
Recycled
: If you are in the business of preserving the environment, you will find quite a few sofas that align with the trend.
There are upholstery made from the waste of recycled bottles and other refurbished sofas, which have been renovated, painted and reupholstered.
Old sofa renovated and reupholstered in floral velvet, NIS 6,000, Moon Cherry, Photo: PR
Student
: Is there such a thing as a student sofa?
It may be our invention, but by and large, the student is likely to go through a lot more in his life, and between us - he sits mostly in bars or on the work chair in front of the computer.
His sofa should be compact, functional, as low-priced as possible, unpretentious, simple and beautiful that does the job.
When it comes to a small space, you can choose a two-seater sofa, NIS 2,290, URBAN, Photo: PR
a building
The structure of the sofa should suit your needs.
With or without backrest?
A backrest is necessary for comfort, but on the other hand - backless units produce a contemporary and correct look.
Many systems today combine the two, so that part of the sofa with a backrest, while its end without a backrest.
When it comes to modular sofas we can remove and add the armrests as we please.
Seating system that combines parts with a backrest and parts without it, design: Shani Moore, photography: Shai Gil
With side bracket (handles) or without?
A sofa with handles allows for more comfortable sitting when looking for where to place your hands.
The side handle is comfortable even when you want to lean slightly to the side, but the backrest comes to shake when you want to lie down and put your head down.
This can be overcome by padding the area with a few good pillows, but by and large it is less comfortable.
One of the solutions worth adopting is intermediate handles, neither high nor low, and by their very structure they invite you to lay your head on them.
The sofa brace is tilted in a way that allows you to rest your head comfortably, corner sofa, IDdesgin, Photo: Menachem Ez
Higher than the floor or touching it?
A sofa higher from the floor creates a more airy feeling, and a sofa that is attached to the floor creates a more present look.
The question is why are you more connected?
In terms of fit to the space, the smaller it is the better the fan look will be with it, and when it comes to a spacious space, a sofa with a presence attached to the floor will be more correct.
A sofa with legs that create a considerable space between it and the floor, starting at NIS 4,900, The Importers - Home Design Gallery, Photo: PR
A deep or narrow seat?
When it comes to a sofa that serves the family on a daily basis, the deep sofa is more inviting and fun.
When it comes to sofas designed for more formal hospitality of guests or when it comes to older people, you should opt for narrower sofas, which allow you to sit upright, with the sitting legs touching the floor, so that it can easily get up from sitting to standing.
An extra-deep seat turns the sofa into a reclining sofa, NIS 5,900, The Designers' House, Photo: Eran Turgeman
Three-seater sofa with deep seats, NIS 5,990, Designers House, Photo: Eran Turgeman
Stock
In general if you are renovating your home, keep in mind that in many places you will have to wait two, three or more months for the goods.
However, it is worth checking in advance - there are places with available stock and immediate delivery.
This is something that is highly recommended to find out in depth before placing an order.
The market is currently suffering from delays, and the importance of this inquiry is rising even further during this period.
It is important to make sure inventory is available before selection.
Fabric upholstered sofa, NIS 10,900, Netozi Italy, Photo: Netozi Studio
Base and filler
This may be the most important part of the guide.
We are always in favor of beauty, but if you do not choose a quality sofa frame, upholstery and filling, it will not last, and if so - it will probably get deformations and changes that will not allow quality seating, and you will get used to sitting uncomfortably, sometimes in a way that hurts your back.
But it also depends on who buys the couch.
When it comes to post-military students or guys, there is no point in investing beyond the base.
These are years of a lot of transitions and economic hardship, so precisely in these years there is no point in purchasing a sofa with a feather filling or with a solid wood skeleton or a particularly strong iron.
Feathers: Feather
filling produces a pampering feeling of softness, a bit like in a cloud, but they can very quickly produce a tattered look.
There is no touch of the feathers, so you can combine them as sofa armrests or comfortable cushions that are an addition.
Sponge:
The classic and recommended filling is a sponge, which comes in varying degrees of difficulty that do not indicate the quality of the filling but the suitability for the customer - whether he likes soft, hard or something in between.
What does indicate the quality is the level of density and viscosity of the sponge.
An acrylic layer should be integrated between the sponge and the upholstery fabric, producing an additional comfort layer.
Sofa
base
: Solid wood base provides a great deal of strength and stability.
There are also those who use an iron skeleton that makes the strength and stability properties even more significant, but the downside is a heavy item that is a little less comfortable to move from place to place.
Sofa legs:
Wooden legs are a good option, provided that the floor washing water stays away from them, and that you do not have a puppy dog that may defecate nearby.
Urine absorbed in the wood produces an odor that is difficult to impossible to get rid of.
If you have chosen metal legs, make sure that it is a stainless metal against corrosion.
Sewing :
It is important to make sure that the stitches have a double stitch that preserves the fabric in the long run.
Materials
Synthetic:
When it comes to small children or children in general, who produce dirt and pay less attention to hygiene, it is recommended to choose a synthetic fabric that is considered easy to maintain.
There is now a very wide range of fabrics, ones that are reminiscent in appearance and feel of natural fabrics like cotton and linen.
The synthetic is easier to clean, so it is better on their face.
Leather:
If you chose leather upholstery, make sure it is quality leather.
Too thin skin will last a long time, but can stretch and wrinkle.
Cotton, wool and silk:
Cotton blends are considered to be particularly durable.
Wool, contrary to what you probably think, can be pleasant and suitable for all seasons and repels stains by nature.
Silk upholstery is pleasant and rich, but easily fades in the sun and you need to know how to clean it.
Sofas at good prices
The strengthening of the shekel against the euro creates an excellent opportunity for the Israeli public to buy European quality furniture at increasingly accessible prices, such as sofas and seating systems of luxury brands at prices starting at ten thousand shekels per sofa.
On the face of it, the price may sound high, but when it comes to quality brands like Netozi Italy, for example, this sofa will last a long time, and the price is worth the investment.
Another tip for smart shopping is to buy at surplus stores or dedicated stores that allow for particularly favorable prices.
It's not sure the architects and designers will be happy that we're sharing their secret with you, but you should know Tollman's Warehouse 155.
This is a store that produces affordable opportunities for the purchase of furniture and accessories for home, garden and office, from the world's leading brands.
In the warehouse you can find surpluses from previous collections, surplus displays, excess inventory and other surprises in the field of interior and garden furniture, textiles, housewares and accessories.
The warehouse is located in Shefayim and is renewed with new designs and items every week.
Design brands like Hay, Magis, and Fermob are offered in the secret warehouse, at a 30-60% discount.
We asked for some examples to understand if it is worth moving the car: a Blade sofa from the Nordic design house WENDELBO at a cost of NIS 7,690 instead of NIS 12,980, a JAZZ RIGHT corner seating system at a price of NIS 7,500 instead of NIS 17,093 and more.
The secret place of architects and interior designers, warehouse 155 of Tollman's Dot, Photo: From the website
Blade front sofa for NIS 6,790, Tollman's dot warehouse 155, photo: PR
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