Picking the right sofa

- Fabric sofas create a warm, homey ambience and can last up to 10 years - even after covering and recovering several times.
- Choose fabric versus leather for versatility. Mix and match your sofa and dining chair upholstery with furniture, wallpaper, carpets, draperies and lampshades- Pay attention to the sturdiness of the sofa's framework, tension of the base springs, resilience and density of foam used and the type of feathers used in the cushioning.
- Always buy from a reliable sofa manufacturer - it's worth investing a bit more to ensure comfort and quality for years to come.

Abitex Designs, Tel: 6338 7789, www.abitex.com.sg