Your sofa needs to fit your room, but keep in mind the way it also needs to enter your home. Narrow doorways, tight stairs and other architectural details are a challenge. A sectional sofa can be an unexpected solution. Because it is made up of individual pieces, a sectional can create a large seating area that fits through small passageways.

Smaller rooms need smaller scale furniture. A good rule of thumb is to look for sofas that have a width of 65 to 75 inches overall to provide plenty of seating in a minimal footprint.

Consider how the sofa will function. Is it the main seating in front of the TV or is it more for occasional entertaining? Do you like to lounge or do you prefer an upright posture? Factor in arm height as well. Sofas with a low arm are more comfortable for occasional naps and casual seating.

Host overnight guests by having your living room to double as a bedroom with a sleeper sofa. With Air Coil or Comfort Sleeper mattresses and a range of sizes, everyone can get a good night's sleep.

Choosing the color, pattern and texture is the most fun—and sometimes the most daunting—aspect of shopping for a sofa.

To test out the look and feel, order swatches to compare fabrics or to match what you already own. You can customize any of our sofas. Browse by color, style or type. Select "Advantage" for the type of fabric and you'll discover all of our Advantage stain-resistant fabrics.