Bernadine Bonner спросил 5 месяцев назад
Couches Sale — How to Find the Best Deals on Couches and Sofas
Sofas and couches are long and upholstered pieces of furniture that sit or lounge. Both terms are interchangeable in informal usage. Designers prefer to differentiate between the two.
A sale is the transfer of ownership of a property to another party in exchange for money or something else of value. Every day, millions of sales transactions are made to support the financial health of consumers as well as businesses.
1. Affordability
A couch purchase is expensive and furniture stores often offer discounts and sales. NerdWallet suggests shopping for couches at these times to get the best price and avoid overspending.
A used sofa is a great way to save. While you won’t have the ability to personalize this kind of sofa, it is more affordable than purchasing a new one. Visit the online marketplaces of the top furniture retailers as well as at local flea markets and yard sales to see what’s available.
Be aware of the frame when shopping for a couch. Webbing and mesh are the cheapest alternatives, while the top couches are made from a hardwood frame that has been kiln dried like beech, oak or beech. The springs of couches also come in different quality levels. Cheaper ones don’t have any springs whatsoever, whereas the ones with higher quality may have serpentine springs or eight-way hand-tied springs.
For the most comfort and convenience sofas can be fitted with extra features like LED lighting, power reclining mechanisms and built-in beds. You can also include a coffee table or other tables with a low rise to your living room for extra storage and decoration. Before purchasing, research all the available alternatives and visit a showroom to see the furniture in person.
4. Environmental Sustainability
While the term «fast fashion» has been viewed by sustainability experts as something to avoid, it’s also important to consider the environmental impact of large furniture items like couches that are ultimately tossed to the curb. A couch made of sustainable materials produced by a local manufacturer will likely leave a smaller carbon footprint than one imported from overseas.
The manufacturing process of sofas is another factor to take into account when assessing its eco-friendliness. Does the company make use of renewable energy sources for its production? Does it use recycled materials to reduce waste? How are the manufacturing plants operated to ensure the protection of natural resources and minimizing pollutants?
Find a couch that is made from sustainable materials. You can find them at a second-hand or vintage seller. Many of these sellers provide professional cleaning and repairs to extend the life of furniture, keeping it from ending up in landfills. You can also check out the products available at Kaiyo, an online marketplace that buys and sells pre-loved furniture to keep it from being thrown away.
To choose a greener alternative, consider a sofa made from organic fabrics or sustainably-sourced woods. VivaTerra for instance, makes couches in the USA made from wood that is sourced ethically and organic cotton or hemp certified by the GOTS. Their foam is Cradle To Cradle certified and they don’t use any flame retardants or formaldehyde in their cushions. They also ship their sofas in 100% recycled corrugate boxes and offset all of their carbon emissions.
There are also companies such as Maiden Home, which crafts their couches to order in order to reduce waste and craft them locally in North Carolina. They use repurposed materials as well as recycled materials like velvet or polyester that has been upcycled and is OEKOTEX and GRS certifications.