A Design Pro's 5 Simple Steps for Buying a Sofa

"When selecting a sofa," Shelly says, "the most important factor is whether or not the sofa fits your lifestyle. You may covet that gorgeous white, tufted, linen Chesterfield you see on your Pinterest board — but if you have kids or pets or eat in your living room a lot this sofa, and others like it, will leave you super frustrated." So, don't forget to take the time to really determine your needs before you get started. Not only will this help your overall focus, but you will most certainly thank yourself later!