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1. Affordability
Furniture stores usually offer specials and discounts. NerdWallet suggests buying a sofa at these times to get the most value and avoid spending too much.
Another option to save money is to shop for a used couch. Although you won't be able to modify this sofa, it's cheaper than buying an entirely new one. Look through the online marketplaces of major furniture retailers and at local flea markets and yard sales to see what's available.
Take into consideration the frame when looking for a couch. Webbing or mesh are cheaper alternatives, while the top couches are made from a hardwood frame that has been kiln dried like beech, oak, or beech. There are also different quality springs for sofas. The ones that are less expensive don't have springs, whereas the ones with higher quality may have serpentine springs or hand-tied eight-way springs.
For the ultimate in comfort and function, a sofa could include additional features like LED lights, power reclining mechanisms and built-in beds. You can also add a coffee table or other low-rise tables to your living room for extra storage and decoration. Find out all the options and visit showrooms in order to try out the furniture.
4. Sustainability in the Environment
While the term "fast fashion" has been viewed by sustainability experts as something to avoid, it's important to think about the environmental impact of big furniture items like couches that will ultimately be put to waste. A sofa made of sustainable materials and made by a local company will likely leave a much smaller carbon footprint than a couch imported from overseas.
Aside from the type of material used in a couch, the manufacturing process is another important factor in determining the eco-friendliness of any couch. Does the company make use of renewable energy sources in its production? Does it use recycled materials to minimize waste? What is the way that the manufacturing facilities it employs operate in terms of protecting natural resources and minimizing pollution?
Look for a couch made of sustainable materials. You can find them at a vintage or second-hand seller. Many of these sellers offer professional cleaning and repair services to prolong the lifespan of a piece that will keep it out of landfills longer. Or, check out the offerings at Kaiyo, an online marketplace that buys and sells used furniture to prevent it from being discarded.
If you're looking to buy a couch that is more sustainable, pick one made of organic fabrics or wood that's been sustainable sourced. VivaTerra for instance, creates couches in the USA using wood sourced ethically and organic cotton or hemp certified by GOTS. Their foam is Cradle To Cradle certified and they use no flame retardants or formaldehyde in their cushions. They also ship sofas in 100 recycled corrugated boxes and offset their entire carbon emissions.
There are also companies like Maiden Home that make their couches to order in North Carolina, reducing waste. They use repurposed materials and recycled materials, such as velvet or polyester that has been upcycled and has OEKOTEX and GRS certifications.
