Even though picking out your sofa style is one of the more exciting aspects of this particular process, it is important to also remember that you are purchasing for long-term use. There is nothing worse than making an investment for it to show wear and tear only six months in. To ensure your purchase is ideal for long-term use, Shelly prefers "sofas that have solid backs or detached pillow backs and sturdy frames. This way you can re-stuff pillows and wrap cushions that start to sag over time. Sofas that have covers to their cushions are also ideal, in order to launder and maintain."
Another note on maintenance, too, is to apply Scotchgard to your purchase so you can "help to ward off stains and spills (just make sure you check your manufacturers labels before applying chemicals!)"
