Choose the perfect lounge for your home Whatever you choose to call it a lounge, a couch or a sofa, it is one of the most important investments that you will make for your home – a hub of comfort and relaxation, we read, watch TV, entertain friends and family, eat and drink, and even sometimes sleep on our lounge. On top of all that, the right lounge can completely change the ambiance of a room. When purchasing a new lounge, it’s crucial to remember that it comes down to more than just looks and comfort. To ensure your investment will last you for years to come, we’ve outlined some of the most important things to consider when searching for your dream lounge. Match Your Style Is your style contemporary or classic? Is your lounge Scandi, modern, Hamptons? Or perhaps more farm style? It’s important that your new lounge will fit in with the decor of the rest of your home, and not stick out like a sore thumb. For example, a traditional sofa might not be right for your space if you have a more contemporary style. A lounge is a long-lasting investment, and not a purchase that you make often, so you want to make sure that the style you choose is timeless and will match your décor in the years to come. If you like to change up your style and home décor often, it’s worth considering a solid colour lounge, which you can easily dress up with colourful pillows, throws, rugs and wall decor – plus, these are a lot cheaper to change! Alternatively follow the latest trends and style! We have picked out some of our favourite trends below! Scandi - Elmo Lounge Suite Modern - Alessia Lounge Suite Classic - Manly Lounge Suite Minimalist - Carmela Lounge Suite Measure Up – Size matters! Calculating the maximum lounge size to suit your space will ensure that you’re not heartbroken when you get the perfect lounge home – only to find that it doesn’t fit! To guarantee that this doesn’t happen, take a rough floor plan of the room with you when shopping, with all the vital dimensions marked up. Make sure that you bear in mind the location of permanent items such as the TV and any entranceways, and note not only the maximum lounge width, but also the maximum height, as you will need to take into account any windows or shelves that are nearby. Once you have finished your floorplan, make sure that you don’t forget the most crucial measurements of them all – stairwells, doorways and entryways! This is essential to ensure that you will physically be able to get your new lounge into the room. If you live in an apartment building, make sure that you also measure the lift as well. Room to move You’ve found a lounge that you think is an ideal fit for your home – now what? It’s time to map out the dimensions using tape or paper. This will allow you to envision how the lounge will fit in and work with the actual space itself. Will the lounge be placed against a wall or under a window? Will you use it as a room divider, do you need to have coffee or side tables? Once it is all blocked out, consider foot traffic – will you still be able to easily move around the room? If there are drawers or a door nearby, will you still be able to access these without hindrance? Size isn’t just about the footprint of the lounge, it’s also about how much volume it takes up, and you want to ensure that it won’t dominate the room or make it impractical. Now that you’ve considered all the above, it’s time to get shopping and find your dream lounge, floorplan in hand! At Betta, we offer a variety of lounges to suit your home needs. From recliners, to three seaters, to modular lounge suites, you will be sure to find a lounge to suit your space. Shop online or visit us instore at your local Betta today.
