The sofa is one of the most important pieces of furniture in the home. It's a fashion statement and a must for comfort, and it'll likely last you a few years of fun on top of that! Despite this, not all sofas are created equal, there's a few things you need to look out for when you're picking the perfect one for your home. Colour is likely the most obvious thing that jumps out from any particular sofa and although it's not the end of the world to play around with styles for the sofa of your dreams- compromising on colour can leave you under- or even overwhelmed with one of your most expensive furniture choices. Handy then, that the interior design experts are on hand to let you know just exactly what you need to look out for when picking the perfect sofa shade!

If you decide to build your room starting from the sofa up, consider getting a bold or vibrant colour to make sure the right thing is the focus and centre of attention. Alternatively if you want your sofa to blend in and jell with the rest of the furniture, try and keep it muted or matching. A good rule of thumb is matching the colour of your sofa to the wall, but keep in mind this could be a problem in the future if you decide to mix it up back there. Consider the style you're going for and what colours are typically used in that setting and don't forget to make sure there's other matching colours throughout the room- even if you're going for a bold colour!