BEFORE YOU BUY
■ It sounds obvious, but size is a crucial factor to consider. Generally speaking, you’ll want the largest sofa your room and budget will allow, but measure very carefully to ensure your dream design is going to work in the space. A top tip is to measure out where the sofa will go using masking tape to mark its dimensions. As well as width, check the sofa’s height, especially if you want to place it under a window
