sofa

err. .. how to check the frame?

Ask what it is made of. Steel is better, but is more expensive. hardwood is a good compromise from what I remember.

Where in Melb r u?

Given that in many cases, the sofa is going to be replaced in 5 to 10 years, why is the quality of the frame so important? Surely an average frame will see out this time period?

I have seen a lot of advertising relating to the frame and all that do are rather unpleasant designs in my view. I really don't care for a sortino - ugly and boxy in my opinion.

When I was a kid, sofas were purchased to last 20 to 30 years and so they had to be extra strong. These days, people get bored with the same old furniture and want to change.

It seems that a consensus view has been formed on the need for a good frame without too much questioning of the actual need. Sounds a lot like sucessful marketing to me.

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why not?

yeah, why not? is it better in quality wise?

btw, I'm in point cook.

btw, to add to my confusion, turn out there are so many of types of foam out there (according to oz design website). arghhhhhhhh

I suggest that you buy the best quality sofa that you can afford or can stretch yourself to buy.

Frame(steel is better quality), Foam, Material/Leather qualities are very important... Check the warranty period and what it covers. Understand what it is that you want the sofa for, lounging to watch tv, or formal lounge etc and buy the sofa with the appropriate support (foams etc). No point buying a sofa that is hard as a rock, when you like to lie down in front of the tv after a long day...

Go for reputable names, eg. Arthur G is based in Oakleigh and has great quality leather furniture. Shop around to get the best price.

Quality will not be cheap though, so remember that you get what you pay for.

Mek, i love the King Furniture range.... maybe oneday soon

I'm surprised that so many people assume that they will only have their couches for a few years. Must be some busy decorators out there

I'd rather buy the best I can afford and have them last. And just because you have kids you shouldn't assume you need 'cheap' because the kids will wreck them ! A good quality couch will withstand the barrage and come out the other side still looking good.

Personally I've always gone for simple lines in thick leather. Looks good, lasts decades, is tough as hell, is easily cleaned, and never goes out of fashion.

I've heard of a company in the USA called SofaKing. There ads say "everyone can afford one because they are SofaKing cheap"!

I frown at the trend of people buying cheap with the view to replace after a short while. A throw-away society it is becoming! I am appalled that so many folk so readily adopt this attitude.

A year ago, I bought new lounges to replace our 20+ year old ones. I gave the old ones to a young couple setting up house, and they still look as good as new, (although they have damaged foam and internal damage.

I paid $6.5k for a new 3.5 seater and 2.5 seater. Here's some of my reasons;

It has solid jarrah frames and is locally made by a reputable manufacturer. It has premium Dunlop foams, and quality webbing. It has quality Warwick velveteen fabric. It is beautiful and opulent looking, and it is wonderfully comfortable. It has an outstanding warranty, including lifetime structural warranty including foams.

Cheap lounges are usually made from chipboard. The suspension system (seat webbing) is stapled to the chipboard, but this obviously isn't too sturdy, and doesn't last long. Cheap foams will collapse quickly after other internal components give way. Cheap fabrics will tear & be damaged too. They are just crappy, and I wouldn't want one if it was being given away!

But that's just me!



Ash.

Ash what I was trying to say is that I think people think King Furniture is outrageously expensive, but it isn't (this is not to say they are cheap) - and I agree with your posts regarding quality, be it sofas, carpets or other. I will buy quality over price any day and any deals that say "value for money" I will not even look at because for me, that just says bad quality.

I understand some people have a different view and like bargains, so please don't take this in a wrong way.