How To Choose a Sofa Like a Designer

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Choosing a Sofa? Watch This First! ❤️ Get the FREE Ultimate Decorating Answer Guide HERE 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/decorating-answer-guide Join The Design Fix HERE 😊 https://ashleychildershome.com/the-design-fix Grab the Designer Styling Guide HERE! 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/designer-styling-guide 🌿 Get my FREE Garden Guide Here! 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/2025-garden-guide 💕 Join my NEW Design Masterclass HERE! 👉 https://ashleychildershome.com/interior-design-course 🎨 Get my FREE Paint Guide HERE! ➡️ https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/2025paintguide 💬 Send me your Design Questions to get answered in an upcoming YouTube video HERE 👉 [email protected] ✨ Get the FREE Decorating Cheat-Sheet HERE! ➡️ https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/magazine-worthy-decor 💡Check out our FREE Lighting Guide HERE! ➡️ https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/lighting-guide *LIKE THIS VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY DESIGN GOODNESS!* Video Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Size, Scale & Design 03:13 - Types of Sofas 05:25 - Seat & Arm Heights 08:49 - Frames and Seat Cushions 15:28 - Mixed Groupings 17:45 - Fabric & Fabric Durability 21:05 - Thanks for Watching! =================================== ✨ SHOP the Collection: Designed by Ashley ✨ https://ashleychilders.com/ ✨ SHOP Ashley's Amazon Favorites! ✨ https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleychildershome ✨ Get Inspiration and Designer Tips on the Blog! ✨ https://ashleychildershome.com/ ==================================== Connect with us! ❤️ ==================================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleychildershome/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleychildershome/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashleychildersco/_saved/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashleychilders Shop: https://ashleychilders.com/ Blog: https://ashleychildershome.com/ In today’s video, I’m walking you through exactly how to choose a sofa like a designer—from dimensions and comfort to construction and style. Whether you’re furnishing a brand new home or upgrading a worn-out piece, I’ll help you avoid the most common sofa mistakes and feel confident in your choice. We’ll cover: - The exact sofa sizes and layouts that work best in different room types - How to choose the right seat depth, height, arm and back height (with real measurements!) - Designer tips for selecting sectionals, curved sofas, oversized sofas, and settees - What to look for in frame and cushion construction - The design details that make or break the look—like welts, tufts, legs, skirts, and back styles - And how to choose upholstery fabrics that look beautiful and last for years (yes, I explain what “double rubs” are 😉) ✨ BONUS If you ever feel stuck making design decisions, don’t forget to grab my FREE guide: The Design Fix—Decorating Answer Guide This downloadable PDF includes answers to the top 10 decorating dilemmas I get asked all the time! Download it HERE 👉 https://ashleychildershome.myflodesk.com/decorating-answer-guide 📌 Whether you're shopping for your forever sofa or just trying to understand what all the options mean, this video has you covered with real measurements, practical advice, and a designer’s eye. If you enjoy this video, be sure to subscribe and click the bell so you never miss a new episode! Thanks for watching! ❤️ - Ashley #sofa #ashleychilders #interiordesignideas #homedecorideas #designertips Music: Epidemic Music Work with us: [email protected]