Take a seat: Your guide to choosing the perfect sofa

Buying a sofa can be an overwhelming and costly experience. We consult three top professionals to find out how to select the seating that suits your space

The Adea Band sofa A240 has a high back for added comfort and low arms to act as a headrest when lying down watching TV; €5,520, matching ottoman from €1,776, Nordic Elements.

Buying a sofa is one of the most expensive purchases for our homes, with an expectation of getting 10 years out of it with intensive family use.

So, while we might throw caution to the wind with a wild new wall colour, we tend to exercise restraint and, reluctantly, think with our heads rather than hearts, say no to a sofa in vivid yellow.