Modern Sectional Sofas – 7 Things to Know About Them
Modern sectional sofas are one of the most popular choices in living room décor – and they have been for quite some time.
You’ve probably heard people talk about modern design techniques… but what does that really mean? How does it affect your home? And how does it affect the furniture that you buy?
If you’re thinking about adding a new sofa to your home, here’s what you need to know about modern sectional sofas:
1. Modern sectional sofas are characterized by a simple design. They feature simple curves, clean lines, and basic horizontal and vertical features. Most of the time, they have bare legs, instead of being skirted. They are designed to make the room they’re in look sleek and sharp. If you are more into ornate décor – that features lots of extra, complex accents – then modern design is not for you.
2. Because of their clean design, modern sectional sofas are ideal for tighter spaces, like apartments or small living rooms. When you have one, it won’t feel like the sofa takes up the entire room.
3. Although all modern sectional sofas focus on a clean design, there are 4 different types to choose from:
- Tight back sectional sofas, that feature an upright back without extra pillows
- Attached back sectional sofas, that have pillows sewn onto the back for comfort
- Loose pillow back sectional sofas, that come with big pillows that have zippers on them. That way, they are easier to clean.
- Multi-pillow back sectional sofas, that come with lots of smaller, soft pillows that can be arranged randomly, or removed altogether.
4. Modern sectional sofas generally sit low. The goal is to leave plenty of open space at the top, so that you have no problem looking out the window, or looking at art on the wall around it.
5. Modern sectional sofas are much lighter than classic or antique furniture. They are not made of heavy woods, like oak or maple.
6. Many modern sectional sofas are made out of leather, but you can also find sofas that are made out of polyester and microsuede. Generally, modern sectional sofas do not feature heavy fabrics, like velvet.
7. Regardless of their color, shape, or size, modern sectional sofas are designed to focus on three things – comfort, convenience, and space. They are meant to add to the décor of a room, instead of being the only thing you see.
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