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1. Affordability
A couch purchase is expensive and furniture stores often offer discounts and specials. NerdWallet suggests shopping for a sofa during these times to get the best price and avoid overspending.
Another way to save money is to look for a used couch. While you won't be able to modify this sofa, it's more affordable than purchasing a brand new one. Visit the marketplaces on the internet of major furniture retailers and at local flea markets and yard sales to see what's on sale.
Consider the frame when shopping for a couch. Webbing or mesh are less expensive alternatives, whereas the best couches use a hardwood frame that has been kiln dried, like oak, beech or beech. There are also different quality springs for sofas. The cheaper ones don't have springs whatsoever, whereas the higher-quality types may feature serpentine springs or hand-tied eight-way springs.
For the most comfort and convenience, a sofa can include extra features like LED lighting and power reclining mechanisms. You can also have built-in beds. You can also add a coffee table or other tables with a low rise to your living room for additional storage and decoration. Before making a purchase make sure you research all the available options and visit showrooms to see the furniture in person.
4. Sustainability in the Environment
While fast fashion has long been viewed by sustainability experts as something to avoid, it's important to think about the environmental impact of big furniture items like couches that are ultimately taken to the dump. A sofa made of sustainable materials and crafted by a local maker will likely leave a much less carbon footprint than one imported from abroad.
In addition to the type of materials that are used in a sofa the manufacturing process is an important consideration for determining the sustainability of a given sofa. Does the manufacturer use renewable energy sources for its production? Does it use recycled materials to reduce waste? What are the processes that the manufacturing facilities it operates operate in terms of protecting natural resources and minimizing pollution?
Look for a couch made of sustainable materials. You can find them in a second-hand or vintage seller. Many of these sellers offer professional cleaning and repairs to prolong the lifespan of furniture and prevent it from being thrown away in landfills. Take a look at the options on Kaiyo, a marketplace that purchases and sells furniture that is used to keep them from being thrown away.
If you want to choose a more sustainable option, look for a couch made from organic fabrics or sustainably sourced woods. VivaTerra is one example. It creates couches in the USA with wood that is ethically sourced and organic hemp or cotton certified by the GOTS. Cushions are made without formaldehyde, flame retardants, or Cradle To Cradle-certified foam. They also ship sofas in 100 recycled corrugated boxes and offset their carbon emissions in totality.
Then there are companies like Maiden Home, which crafts their couches made-to-order to cut down on waste and create them locally in North Carolina. They use repurposed materials as well as recycled materials such as upcycled polyester or velvet that is OEKOTEX and GRS certifications.
