Floridian homes need to deal with humidity, heat, the cold air from air conditioning, and more. This means that not just any old couch will do. If you have a sofa that’s made from a non-breathable fabric, for example, you can end up sitting in a puddle of your own sweat before you know it.
You need a couch that’s beautiful, easy to care for, and hides a lot of day-to-day wear and tear. To help you pick the best sofa for your Floridian home, look no further than this guide:
Best Colors for Couches in Florida
· Green
A green couch is one of the best options for any home, but particularly one that sees a lot of wear and tear. If you have kids, a dog, a cat, or just a busy life, then you need a couch that’s rich enough to hide minor bits of dirt, and green is the perfect color to do it. You can even ramp up the couch’s dirt-hiding abilities by getting a textured fabric, like velvet or boucle – just remember you’ll need to vacuum your sofa occasionally to keep it looking its best.
· Multi-Color Patterns
If you are a maximalist at heart, then unleash your love of all things pattern onto your sofa. A multi-colored patterned sofa can be a huge design draw, particularly if you mix and match patterns (just remember to have a through-line, like a similar shade of wood for other pieces of furniture). Patterned sofas hide a lot of wear and tear, and can come in almost any fabric type to suit your needs. You may, of course, get tired of your pattern, so if you’re worried that could be a problem in the future then choose a patterned sofa cover instead.
· White
White is a classic color for a couch. It’s bright, it’s airy, and it just looks amazing. You don’t need to avoid having a white couch in Florida just because it may get sandy or otherwise. Instead, you just need to make sure that it’s properly treated. The material needs to be naturally stain-resistant, and then it needs to be treated even further to make washing off stains a breeze. You’ll also want to pick a flat-woven type of fabric to make it easy to brush off any sand or dirt.
The Best Materials for Your Sofa
You have your pick as to the precise material your sofa is made from. To help you make the right pick for your family and home, here’s a quick rundown of your options:
- Polyester: Non-breathable but easy to clean and can be long-lasting
- Wool: Can be scratchy, but moisture-wicking and breathable to keep you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot.
- Cotton: Breathable and non-scratchy but can absorb moisture.
- Linen: Very breathable, but can wrinkle, so ideal for a cloud-style sofa
- Velvet: Velvet is a type of finish, not a fabric itself. You can have cotton, polyester, and even wool velvet, so pick wisely to combine the benefit you’re after.
With all that, you’re now ready to shop for your next sofa! Just remember to physically try your new couch out to make sure it’s super comfortable for the whole family.
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