Based out of Denmark, SOFACOMPANY‘s online shop is a go-to destination to discover stunning lounge furniture that can be custom-upholstered in their gorgeous range of textiles.
SOFACOMPANY has a beautiful selection and (as their name suggests) they specialize specifically in sofas and lounge pieces. All of their designs carry a contemporary edge that’s driven by the brand’s Scandinavian roots, and each upholstered item can be made-to-order in the fabric of your choosing from their in-house textiles.
Two beautiful accent pieces from SOFACOMPANY moved into our home recently, both upholstered in a creamy bouclé fabric of my dreams. I love the voluminous feeling and generous proportions of the Babette Lounge, designed by Katrine Bjørn. It looks stunning in just about every corner of our home, and its seat is relatively wide and open, inviting you to sit down and relax for a bit. The chair is fixed onto a swivel base, allowing you to gently sway as you sit and making it ideal to use in-between spaces. Right now we have it positioned between our dining area and lounge setting, so the swivel factor connects the two individual spaces fabulously.
The No. 9 Ottoman is a favorite as well, and it works perfectly in front of our sofa — so perfectly in fact, I have my feet propped up on it as I’m writing this post. I’ve always found these types of puffs to be incredibly practical since you can use them just about anywhere — in front of a lounge, at the foot of the bed, next to the wardrobe, as a seat for a vanity, for a child’s room, the options are endless! SOFACOMPANY carries the same design in a range of sizes as well, so it’s easy to find the right-sized puff for just about any space.
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Choosing The Perfect Upholstery Fabric
Selecting the perfect fabric for lounge furniture can be quite a dilemma, and it’s important to choose a textile that suits your taste just as much as your lifestyle. When making fabric selections for accent pieces, such as our Babette Lounge and No. 9 Ottoman, I often gravitate towards textiles with character (like SOFACOMPANY’s Maya Cream). Even in neutral tones, an accent piece upholstered in a wonderfully tactile bouclé is sure to be eye-catching, and it will add a beautiful level of depth to the space.
When selecting fabrics for larger pieces such as sofas and sectionals, I tend to lean towards subtle weave options in neutral tones. These types of lounge pieces are often the largest element of furniture in a space, and are also usually a sizable investment too. Because of this, I find it important to select a fabric that’s versatile and ageless. While I certainly appreciate the visual impact a bold statement color can bring to a room, I always recommend choosing a mid-range neutral color for sofa upholstery (like SOFACOMPANY’s Vega Sand Dune). This will give you a tremendous amount of flexibility throughout the years, allowing your sofa to evolve with your home as your style preferences, color pallets, and design aesthetics shift over time.
Beyond color and style, it’s also important to review the durability of the fabric you select. The longevity of upholstery textiles are globally rated based on three key aspects — abrasion resistance, color fastness, and pilling. A fabric’s abrasion resistance rating (also called Martindale or rub-count) measures the durability of its resistance to showing signs of wear. Color fastness measures the fabrics resistance to fading from light exposure or cleaning, and the pilling rating measures the fiber’s tendency of shedding or balling.
Complimentary Fabric Samples From SOFACOMPANY
SOFACOMPANY’s design team understands that shopping for upholstered furniture online can be a tricky endeavor. That’s why they offer 5 complimentary fabric samples of your choosing, which they will send to you for free. Simply visit their website to make your selection, and in a few days your fabric samples will arrive in your mailbox! Currently, SOFACOMPANY ships to eight unique countries within Northern Europe and Scandinavia. You can visit their website to check availability in your country.
When shopping online, colors and textures can often appear differently than in reality, so having a chance to review each fabric in person can make all the difference and help you select your dream sofa or lounge with true confidence and peace-of-mind. It’s helpful to review each textile you’re considering in the context of your own home, and at different times of the day to see how the color will react as the light changes. It’s also wonderfully convenient to compare the fabrics with other colors and elements in your home, testing them with both warm and cool tones, so that you can be sure it pairs perfectly and no color-conflicts occur.
As mentioned above, be sure to review the durability factor of the fabric you select based on your intended use. To ensure that your upholstered furniture will wear well for many years, try to select fabrics with abrasion resistance (Martindale) ratings over 30,000. For color fastness and pilling, fabrics with ratings over 3 usually endure nicely for at-home use. All of SOFACOMPANY’s fabrics are rated on these key factors, which you can review online and on the back of each fabric sample.
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(Below fabric samples from left to right: Talent Cool Grey, Vega Sand Dune, Maya Cream)
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