Friday, July 19, 2013

An Quick Introduction To The Modular Sofa

By Mark Slately


Modular sofas are sofas that can be slotted together or pulled apart to create many permutations and arrangements. Also known as sectional sofas, the term actually refers to a grouping of individual sofa sections (or modules) that create a set. Increasingly common as an alternative to the traditional sofa-plus-two-chairs arrangement, modular sofas are at the forefront of modern home living.

Composed of separate segments , modular sofas can be inherently versatile offering the consumer with complete flexibility to adapt and tweak their interior decor. For a lot of of us, this feature is very appealing when interior trends change far more regularly. You could possibly also find a modular suite much more cost successful as there's no need to have to replace your furniture each time you feel the require to decorate.

Stylistically, modular sofas are very much towards the contemporary end of the interior spectrum. Departing from classic designs such as the Club Chesterfield or Howard Country House, modular sofas tend to emphasise informality, comfort and convenience over tradition and heritage. For this reason, modular sofas also tend to work best when rendered in bright colours - a good example being Ligne Roset's iconic Togo range, classically upholstered in striking red.

In terms of setup, modular suites may be slotted together or pulled apart to produce loveseats, corner sofas, and U-shaped arrangements. For optimum comfort, you might wish to add a chaise segment to lengthen a classic loveseat. Whereas with sizeable L or U-shaped arrangements, the inclusion of an ottoman can add some extra capacity as needed. There genuinely can be a wealth of options available, so do ask your retailer or designer for advice on the subject prior to deciding a purchase.

As a general rule, sectional sofas work best in spacious, open-plan environments where they can be presented as the showpiece of the space. This tends to be the look represented in glossy magazine and retail showrooms. Fitting multi-section arrangements into smaller sized spaces can prove much more hard, as you don't want to permit the furniture to dominate the space, so do be cautious when choosing this option if you have lower ceilings or a limited floor plan. Some suppliers do offer smaller sizes or the ability to downsize , but this does tend to come at an additional cost.

Nevertheless, what ever size your interior space, it is worth checking out the possibilities provided by modular sofas, even if your aesthetic preferences are more grounded in traditional designs instead of modern-contemporary fashions. It's definitely the case that modular sofas have become far more established in the past 10-20 years so there ought to be plenty of choices available for your in terms of choosing a piece which is just right. If you keep exploring and browsing for inspiration, you can be assured in discovering a modular sofa that is ideal for your home.




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