How to choose a comfortable sofa

Feel like buying a comfortable and cosy sofa for your living room? Read our guide and get the right product for maximum relaxation.

Feel like buying a comfortable and cosy sofa for your living room? Read our guide and get the right product for maximum relaxation.

Comfortable sofas and some tricks to avoid mistakes

The first thing we have to do to understand whether we are dealing with a sofa with the ideal structure and padding for our joints is a simple test. We have to touch the edges of the sofa (where the structure is closest to the surface) and test its softness. The better the quality of the internal foam, the better you can feel the cosiness of the structural frame. There are numerous types of foams that constitute the padding and they can vary in density. These materials are the result of constant technological research into how we can give a sofa the optimum quality of comfort once sitting or lying down.

One example is the ‘Nicolas’ model by Calia Italia, which is a modern and refined sofa in which the rigorousness of the shapes is combined with the softness of the padding.

To understand if we are trying out a comfortable sofa, we can do some tests. For example we can let ourselves fall on the seat and test the padding that must absorb the impact of our body, without making us bounce. Next, we should check for adjustable aspects such as those seen in modern sofas that allow the backrest and seat to be extended to provide unique moments of comfort. Models such as ‘Toby Wing’, which thanks to its tilting armrests and backrests that open like real wings, is the ideal model for those looking for a comfortable sofa to relax and perhaps take a nap on.

Equally fundamental in the choice of a sofa is the type of fabric that goes with the structure and upholstery. Companies such as Calia Italia, which produce sofas ‘to make people feel good’, are very careful in selecting the right fabric to bring out the ergonomic qualities and this is of great help to inexperienced customers when choosing the optimal upholstery. The quality of softness can also be seen in crucial details such as the cut and the stitching, which emphasise the shape of the sofa and the value of the upholstery that must fit like a glove. 

Think of the ‘Jacob’ armchair, which is inspired by a classic retro style combining natural leathers and fine fabrics with a soft seat guaranteed by feather padding.

Comfortable sofas and ergonomics: the right choices

Being much more than a simple furniture choice, making a purchase for your living room means you need to find armchairs and sofas that are comfortable for the back. For Calia Italia, the ergonomics of its products is fundamental and there are numerous models in its collections that support the sensitive areas of the body.

Being much more than a simple furniture choice, making a purchase for your living room means you need to find armchairs and sofas that are comfortable for the back. For Calia Italia, the ergonomics of its products is fundamental and there are numerous models in its collections that support the sensitive areas of the body.

From the ‘Superior Collection’, one of the latest creations from Calia Italia is ‘Regal_e’, which, besides being a soft sofa inspired by a 1970s style, is characterised by backrests that can be manually lifted by means of an easy mechanism. It is also equipped with ‘ultra-slim’ leg-rests that retract electrically.

In general, it is necessary to make sure that the height and depth of the seat, as well as the height and inclination of the backrest, is already proportionally correct at the design stage.

Which sofa to choose for watching TV

For many people, the ultimate relaxation scenario is to come back after a hard day’s work to a combination of a comfortable sofa and the right size TV. So which model should you choose? Undoubtedly you have to consider how much space you have in your living room. If you can accommodate a 4-seater model, we have the optimal solution for comfortably lying down and snuggling up with loved ones or four-legged friends. If the space in your home is less generous, do not despair, you can opt for a modular sofa that allows you to compose the model according to your space requirements.

Calia Italia has created a complete collection for this type of sofa with its ‘Modular Collection’. In this collection, one of the latest creations is the ‘Zip’ model, which is characterised by a special quilted finish and is available in a corner version that also features a chaise-longe.