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As one of the centerpieces of a room, a sofa serves many purposes. It can be a sanctuary that helps you wash away the fatigue of the day, a harbor for your family time. That’s why choosing a comfortable sofa is so important. But what are the key factors that determine whether a sofa is truly comfortable? The experts at Atunus Home have pinpointed 6 essential factors to help you decide.
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Cushion Filling: The Core of Sofas Comfort
The cushion filling plays an important role in sofas comfort. The filling inside the cushions determines how soft or firm your sofa feels and how well it provides support. Here are some basic sofa filling options:
Foam: Overall, foam is the firmest of all cushion fillings. It usually provides a firm, spring-like yet soft feel. If you seeks the perfect balance between softness and support, a foam-filled sofa will be your perfect fit.
Feathers: Feathers come from the hardier overcoat of birds. they are lightweight and curly, providing excellent loft. If you are seeking a sink-in luxurious seating experience, a feather-filled sofa will be your ideal pick.
Down: Composed of tiny tangled filaments, down is the soft, insulating under-plumage of birds. It is renowned for its loft, cozy warmth, and softness. A down-filled sofa is ready for those who enjoy lounging.
Hybrid blends: Many sofas are stuffed with combinations of multiple materials e.g. a blend of feather and down, down and fibre or down-wrapped foam cushions. Different combination creates different blend of support and softness. You can test different combos to see which works best for you.
*At Atunus Home, we run multiple tests on different materials to perfect our sofa. Take the Sky Cloud Sectional Sofa as an example: Our goal was to create a sofa that combines enveloping comfort with excellent resilience. To achieve this, 93 experts and seasoned users were invited to test the seating comfort of the Sky Cloud Sofa. Based on their feedback, we came to the ideal filling formula: 50% foam, 30% down, and 20% cotton.
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Seat Space: The Heart of Lounge Appeal
The seat depth and height of a sofa are also essential factors in determining its comfort level. They affect your sitting posture and your comfort in different sitting positions. Generally, when assessing whether the seat depth and height of a sofa suit you, you should adhere to the following guidelines:
Seat depth: A comfortable sofa should allow your knees to bend at 90 degrees, with your feet touching the floor. Average-height individuals should look for seat depths range from 21 to 22”. Taller people might prefer 23 to 25”, and shorter users may find 20” or less more suitable. Of course, if you are a person who prefers lounging or cross sitting instead of sitting upright, you can go for sofas with even more seat depth.
Seat height: The average sofa height measures 17 to 18” from the floor to the top of the cushion. When thinking about this measurement, also consider how much you’ll sink into the couch once you sit. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the deeper the seat depth, the lower the seat height needs to be.
*At Atunus Home, we offer multiple series of deep sectional sofas, many of which feature a seat depth of over 25”. For example, our Pixel Classic Modular Sofas offer generous seats with a seat depth of 27.50”. The spacious seats of Pixel Classic Modular Sofas ensure you have a super chic lounging experience.
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Backrest Support: The Protector of Your Spine Health
A good sofa backrest should reflect and promote the healthy spinal shape that we all enjoyed as toddlers. According to professional therapists, the natural healthy spinal shape should be J-Shaped instead of S-Shaped. The latter one is often presented in many media and advertisements today.
When you pick a sofa, consider the following features:
Lower back support: The backrest can fit snug against your lower back. This helps prop up the nature curve of your spine and stop you from slouching.
Proper Curves: The backrests shouldn’t have exaggerated curves that create compression in the lumbar spine.
Slightly tilting cushions: The seat cushions tilt slightly, so your hips are slightly higher than your knees. This helps you keep your back straight.
Ajustable Headrests: The headrests can be moved up or down, or removed entirely. This ensures your neck gets the right kind of support.
*At Atunus Home, we blend style with ergonomic design. Take our Bubble Armless Sofa as an example, it is a perfect combination of sleek look and back-friendly design. The raised areas fo the Bubble Armless Sofa perfectly distribute the pressure on your back. Moreover, they provide essential support at the correct points along your spine, allowing you to rest in the most comfortable and healthy posture.
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Armrest Design: The Key to Maintaining Correct Posture
Armrests are not just for aesthetics—they contribute to comfort too. Here are the advantages of various types of armrests:
Low, wide armrests: Low & wide armrests are perfect for lounging. various types serve as a side table to accommodate your mug, cell phone, or book.
High, narrow armrests: High & narrow armrests offer better support for your arm when reading or sitting upright.
Gently sloping armrests: Gently sloping armrests give arms and shoulders room to relax without feeling boxed in.
Round armrests: Round armrests give you more room to stretch your body. They can also serve as a pillow for a power nap on the sofa.
*At Atunus Home, you can find sofas with multifunctional armrests. For example, the Pixel Modern Modular Sofas feature easy-to-install wide armrests. The armrests are wide and comfortable, offering great support and relaxation for your arms. They also serve as a handy spot for items like teacups, books, or phones, combining practicality with style. Additionally, the armrests of the Pixel Modern Modular Sofa are designed to be flexible. You can easily detach and reassemble them as needed, allowing you to adjust your living space and create a more personalized home experience.
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Upholstery: The Face of Style, Durability, and Touch
The upholstery material of a sofa plays a crucial role in its comfort and how the sofa feels against your skin. Here’s a breakdown of popular options and their characteristics:
Cotton: Cotton is a soft and breathable fabric that’s ideal for warm climates. Also, Cotton is resistant to wear and pilling, which means that it can maintain a relative smooth feel for years to come even in high-traffic areas.
At Atunus Home, we aim to combine aesthetics and comfort when choosing upholstery fabrics for sofas. Our latest Sky Cloud Pro Sectional Sofa features faux rabbit fur corduroy upholstery. It boasts an elegant and sophisticated look. The incredibly smooth texture of the Sky Cloud Pro Sectional Sofa makes it so inviting that you won’t want to get up once you sink into it.
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Suspension System: The Backbone of Sofas Support
You may have heard suspension system of a car. When it comes to sofas, the suspension system is what supports the seat itself underneath the cushion. The suspension system in your sofa absorbs your motion when you sit on it. Meawhile, it also supports your weight on the sofa — and suspends you above the frame using a variety of springs, coils, wire, or webbing. Here are 3 common sofa suspension systems and their features:
Also known as zigzag or serpentine springs, sinuous springs are S-shaped steel wires anchored to the sofa frame. They offer consistent, resilient support over board areas. Sinuous springs are renowned for their ability to flex and adjust. Unlike traditional coil springs that can sometimes create pressure points, sinuous springs distribute weight evenly, providing a smoother, more even support. However, cheap sinuous springs may break, sag in the middle, feel stiff on the sides, or make clicking or clacking noises. So if you value quality and durability, you’d better avoid cheap sofas made with this suspension system.
8-Way hand-tie springs is the oldest, most-established method of supporting upholstered seating. In this kind of system, each and every coil spring beneath the seat is tied in 8 different places by hand. Thanks to this special craftsmanship, these springs remain aligned and retain their shape even after many years, providing stable support for the seat. Additionally, the springs can independently absorb the forces applied to the cushion, ensuring that people sitting in different positions on the sofa are not affected by each other’s movements. Naturally, due to the incorporation of handcrafting, sofas equipped with an eight-way spring suspension system tend to be more expensive.
Pirelli Webbing is a mesh suspension system made from a combination of nylon fabric and rubber. This system has been used in European upholstery structures for many years. Pirelli Webbing also provides sturdy support for seating and is easy to repair. However, despite its durability and support, repeated heavy impacts, such as jumping, can quickly wear out the webbing. Therefore, sofas using this suspension system may not be ideal for households with large dogs or children who enjoy jumping on the furniture.
At Atunus Home, we are dedicated to produce sofas with safe and supportive suspension system. Each sofa from Atunus Home undergoes a strict dynamic impact test before sale, so families with kids or pets can use it carefree.
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Conclusion
When it comes to choosing a sofa, comfort is subjective and depends on factors like your body type, lifestyle, and Individual tastes. By focusing on cushion filling, size, support, and materials, you can find a sofa that meets your needs and enhances your home.
By keeping these 7 tips in mind, you’ll be well-equipped to select a sofa that combines style and comfort for years to come.