Anyone with kids can attest that the one thing that puts a home to the test is children. Kids have a funny habit of putting your home and belongings through the absolute ringer. Things break, things get stained, things get worn down.
This can mean that parents just start to choose items that at least last, regardless of what they look like. If you aren’t careful, however, you may end up in a home that you don’t like the look of, just because that’s what’s holding up against kids exploring, playing, and having fun.
The good news is you don’t need to sacrifice style for a beautiful family home. Instead, use these tips, which will help you reclaim your living room’s sofa while making it fit for the whole family:
Top Family-Friendly Sofa Designs
Sofas are the most used piece of furniture in your living room, which is why it’s the number one priority when redesigning your living space. The good news is that there are designs that look great and suit even big families. You just need to pick one of these options:
1. Cloud Sofas
You need every single corner of your sofa to be comfortable and cushioned, and you also want something that looks great. The answer? A cloud couch. You can even get a cloud couch in stark white if the material is stain-resistant since these couches are mostly covered in cushions. Why does that matter for families? You can take the cushion covers off. This means you can wash almost the entire couch in your washing machine and reset.
2. Modular Sofas
Modular sofas come in all shapes, sizes, and styles (including cloud). So long as the frames are made of solid materials and the clips holding the pieces together are sturdy and not plastic, you can and should consider such a couch for your home. Why? If your family grows and you need a bigger space, you can just buy an additional sectional piece to grow your couch instead of investing in a whole other piece.
3. Storage L-Shaped Sofas
If you have a small space but want to make the most of it for your family, choose an L-shaped design. Make sure that the design you choose has rounded armrests so that more people can comfortably lounge on the sofa. Then, for the final bit of family-friendly design, choose a couch that has storage underneath (this is commonly under the extended chaise section). This way, you can store away toys, blankets, or other bits of clutter while maximizing seating.
Family-Friendly Essential Design Features
Regardless of the style of couch you’ve gone for, know that you will 100% need your sofa to have:
- Stain-resistant coverings
- Removable cushions for washing
- Solid wood frames for handling playtime
- High-density springs in the baseboards
- Thick-woven fabrics or other non-tear material
These essentials are the marks of a luxury sofa, but they won’t 100% protect your sofa over the years. What they do mean, however, is that fixing up your sofa by adding more foam or batting to the cushions or by reupholstering them is worth your time since the base of your sofa is solid and ready to take on a lifetime of use.
