What your sofa says about you

IF everything you buy, from the fashions you own to the car you drive, is an expression of taste and personality, then without doubt the sofa you choose for your home must also tell us a little about the owner.

We may not realise it when selecting our living room furniture, but the size of the sofa, its overall design, the fabric used, its features and even the position we place it in our front room can all give us an insight into the type of people we are.

So, what do sofas tell us about the individual who owns them?

Three piece suite

If your sofa is part of a three piece suite then you are probably something of a traditionalist. You may well have your own chair and the sofa may be the place for visitors or the children to sit. You have an innate appreciation for the historic value of things and may even be a fan of antique or retro design. You like to have your own space, but equally, the sofa provides a handy communal ground for those all too rare quiet moments to share with family and friends.

Corner units

Corner units imply that the owner has a great sense of practicality and logic when it comes to room design. They will have worked out that the corner unit is the most functional item for their room. A person who opts for a corner unit also recognises the value of entertaining, both themselves and also their guests. A person who opts for a corner unit is not necessarily defined by their own space, but prefers to share that with their close ones, perhaps cuddling up together to watch a movie, or to help the children with their homework.

Leather suites

If you select a leather sofa then it is clear that you are a person who understands that its classy and refined look reflect well upon you. Not only does it show you appreciate the finer things in life, but the fact that a leather sofa requires little maintenance shows that you adopt an efficient attitude to life. You are generally well organised, plan carefully and people tend to look up to you for advice and inspiration. People with leather sofas find it easy to motivate themselves and each other and are respected because of it.

Sofa beds

If you elect for a sofa bed, then this is a person for whom adaptability is vital. This is an individual who does not fear change, but embraces it. They value the importance of convenience and can be practical and resourceful when facing a challenge. A sofa bed also suggests that this person is warm and welcoming to visitors, that they truly enjoy it when friends and family visit them. Additionally, a sofa bed suggests a strong work ethic; someone who may work to a different timescale to most, but for whom this flexibility is important to stimulate and drive them on to succeed.

Fabric sofa

If you own a fabric sofa, especially one that is gentle to the touch, then relaxing and comfort is all-important. This is a person who not only values the importance of being able to unwind after a day at work, but who truly likes to luxuriate in even life's simple pleasures. This implies that this person works and plays hard; they are driven and determined outside the home. This type of sofa is selected by someone who needs a contrast to their busy working life and who likes to kick off their shoes, get into their nightwear and sit cuddled up with their drink of choice to relax in the evening.

So remember, the next time you are looking for that perfect sofa for your room, your eventual choice may say a lot about the type of room you have and the type of sofa you prefer, but equally, your sofa is also making a statement about you too.