Relax in Style With an 86-Inch Sofa

Every living area deserves one large sofa to act as the center point for the room design. By starting with a large sofa, you're setting the stage for a relaxing and inviting area for everyone that spends time in your home. With so many different style and upholstery options available, it's easy to get a customized sofa that will become a personal retreat at the end of any day. Select a single sofa or choose a pair and position them opposite of one another for a symmetrical look that maximizes seating.

Tips For Selecting Your 86-Inch Sofa

There are a wide range of 86-inch sofas to choose from, so narrowing down the search to the ideal one for your space is all about looking at the details of the piece.

• Arm Design: One of the first things you should look at is the design of the arms of the sofa. Straight, sleek arms provide a contemporary or modern look. When you want something more traditional, choose a sofa with rolled arms. Check out both options to determine which one is your personal favorite.
• Seat Depth: When you want to cozy up for a long movie marathon, consider choosing sofas with a deep-seating option. The extra room makes it easier to snuggle into the furniture. Check out the specific dimensions of the sofa and compare them against the available space in your living area.
• Upholstery: As one of the largest pieces of furniture in the room, upholstery is an important factor with any sofa. Fortunately, the sofas offered by Pottery Barn come in a wide range of available upholstery options from which to choose. Keep the look neutral for timeless appeal or make it an expression of your personality by selecting a bolder fabric.

Complete the Room With Additional Seating Options

The sofa is the focal point of any living room but the shopping doesn't end there. Make your living room look as though it jumped off the pages of your favorite design magazine by selecting accent chairs, love seats, accent tables and a coffee table that coordinate effortlessly with the 86-inch sofa you selected. While sofas are most often neutral in tone, the other seating essentials provide more opportunity to wake up the space. Consider using a fabric with a timeless stripe pattern, a lovely floral, or a contemporary geometric on the armchairs you pair with your sofa.