We understand. Parting is such sweet sorrow, especially when you’ve expertly broken in and moulded your sofa over decades together. All good things must come to an end. Here we have gathered the top ways to know your sofa needs to be replaced, from sinky stains to saggy cushions and everything in between.
Stains you cannot lift
The first drops of red wine do not warrant throwing out the entire sofa and buying a new one.
Serious stains that cover a good portion of a sofa are another story, especially those too big to cover with a throw blanket and perfectly placed toss pillows. Stains also come with a distinct smell.
Saggy cushions
Saggy cushions are not a sure-fire sign your sofa needs replacing, though it is an indicator that it needs care, before you decide one way or another. If you had done the process of rotating your seat and back cushions on a regular basis (once every two weeks or so) and they are beginning to sag, it’s time to review how much longer they will hold up.
You can replace the foam if you have zippers on the cushions. If not, time to go shopping.
Creaks and Noises
The cause for your sofa’s creaks and noises likely comes from loose fittings. Something that gradually happens over time, as screws, bolts and more loosen with age and use. If you have had your sofa for a while, this is an indicator that your sofa could soon need replacing. Our custom sofas have a 25-year warranty.
Upholstery looks worn
Sinking into a soft sofa that you have gradually worn into perfection, the day might come when your once perfectly comfortable sofa is new = erring more on the side of uncomfortably lumpy, hole-ridden and a downright eyesore.
It is possible to reupholster most sofas, but the process can be a pricey one. Determine whether your sofa is worth saving or if you’d be better off opting for a new one.
Changes in Style
We didn’t mention one more cause for needing to replace your sofa that might seem a bit more frivolous. If you find yourself ready to replace your sofa due to a changing aesthetic or style preference, you are within your rights.
Updating your sofa can have a drastic impact on your space, and sometimes it’s just the ticket for the entirely fresh feel and look you are after. Make sure to donate, sell or repurpose your sofa instead of leaving it in the landfill, especially if it has a good life left in it still.
Once the decision is made to replace, the next step begins with a trip to Sofa So Good.
We have many styles of custom, Canadian-made sofas, hundreds of fabric choices and with the assistance of our professional sofa experts, you will be sitting comfortably again.