How long do sofa cushions last

If the new sofa that you like the look of has fibre filled cushions you need to be aware that this type of cushion needs to be regularly 'plumped up' i. So just be aware that if you don't want a lot of puffing up to do you should probably avoid this type of filling regardless of how nice it looks in the showroom; they are a high maintenance type of cushion.

They do though have a nice 'sink in to' feeling but just be aware that that comes at a price. Feather filled sofa cushions also look and feel very nice when new. With time though the feathers will work their way through the ticking cloth liner and as with the fibre filled cushions they will need 'plumping up' to keep them looking nice unless you want a saggy looking sofa.

Feather filled cushions are also quite heavy, just somerthing to be aware of as you'll need to lift them a lot to keep them looking good. If the sofa you are going to buy has foam filled cushions here are some questions to ask the salesman; what is the density of the foam?

She also writes a biweekly newspaper column, "Design Dilemmas," in the "Lakeshore News" and has been published in "Design and Drapery Pro" magazine. Erlam is a graduate of the Sheffield School of Interior Design and is a practicing interior decorator and drapery workroom operator.

By Linda Erlam. Related Articles. LIfe Expectancy The filler in your cushions has a direct effect on how long the cushions will maintain their support, if they are seat cushions, or their comfort, if they are back cushions. Budget Friendly or Budget Breaker Seat foam with life expectancy of 10 years can be at least three times as expensive as foam with a one- or two-year life expectancy. Care and Maintenance How you intend to care for the cushions also affects the type of cushion suitable for your sofa.

Style and Design Considerations Your sofa style and design inform the type of cushion suitable for the piece. Of course, if you are getting rid of any existing furnishings, do so responsibly. Mattresses and sofas, for example, are full of recyclable materials.

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Image credit: Very. Video Of The Week. The main factor to look out for in a fabric is its Wyzenbeek double rub count or Martindale count in the EU. The double rub count is important because it measures how many rubs it will take for a particular fabric to start looking dated. The higher the count, the longer your sofa will look pristine because you know… the fabric is what everyone sees.

A general rule of thumb to picking durable fabrics is to go for synthetic fabrics like polyester, olefin and microfiber. PSA to anyone that has some form of textile in their living room — keep them out of direct sunlight! That goes for the couch as well if you want it to keep looking as lively as possible.

Why are we treating the couch like a beloved vampire? Because in the process called photo-degradation, light UV light in particular causes the breakdown of dyes. That goes for the dyes in both leather and fabric sofas as well.

And of course, the sun is the number one culprit of photodegradation. Once again, synthetic fabrics will be your best bet here. Other than most of them being machine washable and easy to maintain, replacement covers will also extend the life of a sofa. Realistically, when the sofa fabric is torn or worn out, the only option to fix it is to get a new slipcover or reupholster it. The only problem with reupholstery is that it usually costs a bomb, sometimes even as much as the sofa itself.

On the other hand, if the sofa came slipcovered, you can expect to pay much less to get a new slipcover for it. Bespoke slipcovers made by third parties a. Depending on where you bought your sofa from, the slipcovers we make can be far more affordable and better looking : than those from the original brand. They are the best option when it comes to extending the life of sofas with dull, faded or torn fabric.

The number one reason sofa owners are breaking up with their sofas is because of saggy cushions. It makes sense — couches are as much about the look as well as the feel.

The vast majority of modern couches tend to use some sort of polyurethane foam for the insides of their cushions. The density on that foam will be the biggest factor in determining how long the cushions last.