Big-ticket items are common in the home. You can’t get away from the fact that it costs thousands to buy a sofa that doesn’t fall apart on you after a few short years, after all. The goal, then, isn’t to find furniture that’s as cheap as possible but furniture that you continue to love and use every single day without a fault.
Timeless furniture is just that. A timeless sofa, however, does more. For your sofa choice to be timeless it needs to have enduring design appeal, needs to be endlessly comfortable day-in-and-day-out, and it needs to stand up to the test of time.
Ready to learn how to choose such a unicorn couch for your space? Then use this guide to get started:
Timeless Sofa Styles
A timeless style is, truly, whatever style you will love forever. If you personally love a unique or quirky type of sofa and have always been drawn to that kind of style, then it is timeless for you.
If you aren’t sure what styles you’ll continue to love forever, then here are a few timeless options to start your search:
Mid-Century Sofa
A great way to check and see if something is timeless is to look to the past. Mid-century design has seen resurgences in popularity almost every decade, and for good reason. The furniture is design-led, meaning it looks stylish, and it’s also long-lasting, thanks to its focus on solid wood components. The best part about its timelessness is you can get mid-century designs new, too, helping you find the perfect option for your space.
Cloud Sofas
If you want somewhere to snuggle up and snooze, then there’s no better or more timeless option than the cloud couch. These sofas look like they’re almost covered in pillows and feel like it too. In most cases, their cushion covers can quickly be removed and washed or even replaced, which makes reupholstering them (if necessary) a breeze. You can then update the color or material in a snap, all while keeping the couch itself since the good quality options can last a lifetime.
Chesterfield Sofas
Chesterfield sofas are another timeless design that looks fantastic on all covers, particularly in leather. They are fully padded as well, allowing you to comfortably lounge on them in many different ways. However, chesterfields are more structured than the cloud sofa, so if you like the sleek lines but still want a sofa you can lounge on, this is a great choice.
How to Keep Your Couch Looking Timeless
Couch cushions wear down, and fabrics start to look dull. It’s a natural process. The secret to keeping your sofa looking timeless is in how you care for it and then, eventually, in committing to reupholstering it.
It is not worth your time to reupholster, however, if the frame of your sofa isn’t up to par. That’s why you need to look for solid wood frames and metal details (for example, metal clips if the sofa is modular rather than plastic).
If the frame can hold up, everything else can easily be fixed or fixed up, helping you keep that big investment piece in your life for your entire life.
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