But all things considered, the sofa was pretty easy to assemble. With that in mind, I picked the couch with which I vibed the most, and which I might not have gotten to select, had my future spouse and any future children had a say. Bella, my cat, got a vote, but only to the extent that I made an effort to select a couch that, if Bella were to immediately destroy the couch, my heart wouldn’t be completely broken. Preventing such heart break meant that I absolutely had to stay under my $1,000 budget. If you flip your cushions, you will get much longer use out of them.

Read more about flexform sofa here.

As previously mentioned, be sure to check that tag and test the solution on a small area before using it to clean the entire couch. The cleaning code “S” (for “solvent”) means rubbing alcohol is a great option.

Step Two: Remove The Arms From Couch

The usual layout for sectionals is an L shape, in either a left-arm facing or right-arm facing configuration. U-shaped sectionals are ideal for very large spaces where lots of seating is needed. The importance of taking measurements of both the room and the furniture in question cannot be overstated.

Tight Back Sofas

Hardwood is the strongest material available and will support the weight of the sofa and its occupants without sagging or creaking. The joints of a well-constructed frame should be tight and fit together snugly. They should also be reinforced with dowels, screws, or nails to prevent them from coming apart over time. Finally, check to see that the legs of the frame are level.

This decision will depend on your lifestyle and design goals. Slip-covered options can also be a low-maintenance choice if you can remove and wash your sofa’s cushion covers. Just wash each cover at the same time so all pieces fade equally over time. Quality frames are usually made from hardwoods like maple or oak, material unlikely to warp or loosen over time.

It was pretty satisfying being able to sit on the couch for the first time, even if it was looking a little rough still. We decided to use angle iron to hold the embedded plywood. It was literally just two small pieces of the same plywood we used screwed together.