Tuesday, July 23, 2013

An Introduction To Modular Sofas

By Jenny Smith


Modular sofas are sofas that can be slotted together or pulled apart to create many permutations and arrangements. Also known as sectional sofas, the term actually refers to a grouping of individual sofa sections (or modules) that create a set. Increasingly common as an alternative to the traditional sofa-plus-two-chairs arrangement, modular sofas are at the forefront of modern home living.

Composed of separate segments , modular sofas are inherently adaptable providing the consumer with full flexibility to adapt and fine-tune their interior decor. For many of us, this function is extremely appealing when interior trends change more frequently. You could also discover that a modular suite far more cost powerful as there's no need to have to replace your furniture every time you really feel the want to decorate.

Stylistically, modular sofas are very much towards the contemporary end of the interior spectrum. Departing from classic designs such as the Club Chesterfield or Howard Country House, modular sofas tend to emphasise informality, comfort and convenience over tradition and heritage. For this reason, modular sofas also tend to work best when rendered in bright colours - a good example being Ligne Roset's iconic Togo range, classically upholstered in striking red.

When it comes to setup, modular suites can be slotted together or drawn apart to create loveseats, corner sofas, and L-shaped or U-shaped arrangements. For maximum comfort, you could wish to introduce a chaise segment to extend a loveseat. Whereas with sizeable L or U-shaped arrangements, the addition of an upholstered ottoman can add some additional capacity as required. There truly can be a wealth of possibilities available, so do ask your retailer or interior designer for advice on the topic prior to settling a purchase.

As a general rule, sectional sofas work best in spacious, open-plan environments where they are able to be presented as the centrepiece of the space. This tends to be the look represented both in glossy magazine and retail showrooms. Fitting multi-section sofas into smaller sized spaces can prove much more difficult, as you don't want to permit the furniture to dominate the room, so do be mindful when choosing this option if you have lower ceilings or a confined floor plan. Some vendors do provide more compact sizes or the ability to downsize , but this does tend to come at an additional expense.

Nevertheless, what ever dimensions your interior space, it is worth exploring the possibilities provided by modular sofas, even if your visual preferences tend to be grounded in traditional designs instead of modern-contemporary trends. It is undoubtedly the case that modular sofas have become far more established over the past 10-20 years so there should be plenty of choices available for your when it comes to choosing a piece that is just right. If you keep searching for and browsing for inspiration, you may be assured in finding a modular sofa that is excellent for your home.




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