Family Friendly Sofa
The best thing for your family’s budget and their quality of life is to invest in the things in your home. If you buy something that’s good quality and literally lasts a lifetime, you’ll end up saving so much money in the long-run.
In the past, this emphasis on quality and longevity was a given. Today, it’s normal to swap out items for new models. Now, only those with big budgets are changing out items like their couch just because they want a different look. For most, the reason why they get a new couch is because their old one was just too beaten up.
With kids, your couch getting beaten up is a given. This is why you need a long-lasting sofa that can take a hammering and still come out looking great.
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First Up, Shape and Features
Before we get into the top types of sofas, it’s important to know that there are a few key design features that will help to make sure your sofa can withstand your family:
- Choose sofas with curved edges and sloping armrests, so kids (or you) can comfortably lean against them.
- Choose a hard-wearing fabric that can withstand regular wear and tear while looking great.
- If you have a large family, opt for either an L-shaped couch, or get an ottoman footrest to expand the seating room.
Top Family-Friendly Sofa Types
Having a sofa that lasts you a lifetime is the best investment that you can make. The last thing you want is to cheap out on a couch and have your kids run it into the ground in just a few years from regular wear and tear. This is why you’ll want to stick to these sofa types:
Leather
A good leather sofa is absolutely family friendly. Surprised? Don’t be, as leather is an incredibly hard-wearing material that can take a lot and still come out looking fantastic. This is because leather is very breathable and dirt resistant. The only downside is that you’ll need to keep conditioning it to help it stay looking great and, most importantly, stay as stain-resistant as possible.
So long as it’s conditioned, it’s easy to keep clean, it tends to hold up to heavy wear and tear, and it takes very little effort to then keep it looking great.
Chenille
If you’re after a fabric sofa, then chenille is a great option. Chenille is a blend of synthetics and cotton, making it soft, stain resistant, and hardwearing. When selecting a chenille cover for your sofa, try to choose the thickest material you can, as this will last the longest. Think of this option as the happy medium between natural and synthetic, offering the best of both worlds.
Polyester
If you’re on a tight budget, but want a sofa that’s easy to maintain, then choose a polyester cover for it. So long as the polyester is thickly woven, it too can provide long-lasting performance. It won’t be nearly as comfortable as other options like chenille, but it will be easy to keep clean, which is a must if you have young children in the house.
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