--- title: Furniture + Design Learning Centre | sofa description: sofa | Your most important furniture and design questions answered, all in one place. image: https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa#main-content) [Schedule A Visit](https://mcelherans.simplybook.me/v2/#book) [![McElherans New Logo-01 Cropped](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/McElherans%20New%20Logo-01%20Cropped.jpg?width=205&height=52&name=McElherans%20New%20Logo-01%20Cropped.jpg)](https://mcelherans.com/) - [Living Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/living-room) - [Dining Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/dining-room) - [Bedroom](https://mcelherans.com/collections/bedroom) - [Home Office](https://mcelherans.com/collections/home-office) - [Accents](https://mcelherans.com/collections/accessories) - [Design Services](https://mcelherans.com/pages/design-services) - [Pricing](https://mcelherans.com/pages/pricing) - [About](https://mcelherans.com/pages/about-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Living Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/living-room) - [Dining Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/dining-room) - [Bedroom](https://mcelherans.com/collections/bedroom) - [Home Office](https://mcelherans.com/collections/home-office) - [Accents](https://mcelherans.com/collections/accessories) - [Design Services](https://mcelherans.com/pages/design-services) - [Pricing](https://mcelherans.com/pages/pricing) - [About](https://mcelherans.com/pages/about-us) - [Schedule A Visit](https://mcelherans.simplybook.me/v2/#book) # Furniture + Design Learning Centre Your most important furniture questions answered all in one place. [![deep seated two cushion sofa in front of three large pictures](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/COLETTE%20(1)-min.png)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/best-sofas-for-tall-people) [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [measurements and size](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/measurements-and-size) ## [The Best Sofas for Tall People: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Fit For You](https://blog.mcelherans.com/best-sofas-for-tall-people) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Dec 19, 2022 9:15:00 AM If you’re on the taller side, it can be a struggle fitting into a world that, well, seems to cater t... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/best-sofas-for-tall-people) [![multi pillow back sofa with two accent chairs, two occasional tables and a three level coffee table in front of a feature wall with art and two large windows](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/LTD5220-1_RS_PF2016.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/sofa-maintenance) [care and cleaning](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/care-and-cleaning), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [fabric](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/fabric) ## [Sofa Maintenance: How to Take Care of Your Fabric Sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/sofa-maintenance) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Jul 28, 2022 2:54:07 PM You’ve been enjoying your beautiful sofa. It looks great in your home, the fabric is amazing, you us... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/sofa-maintenance) [![comparison image with two living rooms, one with a sectional and the other with a sofa and two chairs with text over top](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/(new)secsofa.png)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/sectional-or-sofa-chairs) [living room](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/living-room), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [sectional](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sectional) ## [Sectional or Sofa & Chairs? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Decide](https://blog.mcelherans.com/sectional-or-sofa-chairs) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Jun 13, 2022 10:09:45 AM You need somewhere to sit in your living space, that’s a given, but what should that look like exact... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/sectional-or-sofa-chairs) [![living room in front of a large window with a view with sofa chaise and two accent chairs around a coffee table](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/LTD7600-91_RS_PS2021.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/how-long-should-a-high-quality-sofa-last) [furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/furniture), [upholstery](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/upholstery), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa) ## [How Long Should a High-Quality Sofa Last?](https://blog.mcelherans.com/how-long-should-a-high-quality-sofa-last) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) May 30, 2022 7:00:40 AM Sofas are a big part of your home and your family. Whether it’s that perfect spot for an afternoon n... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/how-long-should-a-high-quality-sofa-last) [![pillow back sofa with shallow seat in living room with wicker chairs and boxy coffee table](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/short-ft-min-1.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/short-people-sofas) [custom furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/custom-furniture), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [measurements and size](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/measurements-and-size) ## [The Best Sofas for Short People: A Guide to Finding The Perfect Fit For You](https://blog.mcelherans.com/short-people-sofas) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) May 16, 2022 8:10:16 AM If you’re on the shorter side, it’s an everyday struggle trying to fit into a world that, well, seem... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/short-people-sofas) [![Sherrill Furniture tufted sofa with nail head detailing behind a rounded two tiered coffee table](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Sherrill-Funiture_Design-Classics_CTH_830-960-940_final_0.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/reupholster-or-new-sofa) [custom furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/custom-furniture), [upholstery](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/upholstery), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa) ## [Should I Reupholster My Sofa or Get a New One?](https://blog.mcelherans.com/reupholster-or-new-sofa) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) May 9, 2022 9:53:02 AM Every day you walk into your living room, staring at that sofa that’s brought you so many great memo... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/reupholster-or-new-sofa) [![five different popular sofa styles in a group](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/banner_Artboard%202.png)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/popular-sofa-styles) [furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/furniture), [design](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/design), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa) ## [The Most Popular Sofa Styles in 2022](https://blog.mcelherans.com/popular-sofa-styles) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Apr 28, 2022 12:26:17 PM Buying a new sofa can be an exciting process, but it can also be overwhelming – because there are so... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/popular-sofa-styles) [![](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/12_2048x_progressive_png.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/cushions-difference-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [budget and cost](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/budget-and-cost), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [cushions](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/cushions) ## [Cushions: The Third Difference Between a $1000 Sofa and $4000 Sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/cushions-difference-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [Jeff McElheran](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/jeff-mcelheran) Jun 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM We’ve come to the third part of our series exploring the difference between a $1000 sofa and an $400... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/cushions-difference-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [![](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/8_2048x_progressive_png.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/fabric-difference-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [upholstery](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/upholstery), [budget and cost](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/budget-and-cost), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [fabric](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/fabric) ## [Fabric: The Final Difference Between a $1000 and a $4000 Sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/fabric-difference-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [Jeff McElheran](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/jeff-mcelheran) Jun 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM We’ve made it to the fourth and final post in our blog series on the differences between a $1000 sof... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/fabric-difference-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [![](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/17_2048x_progressive_png.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/suspension-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [budget and cost](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/budget-and-cost), [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa) ## [Suspension Systems: The Second Difference Between a $1000 Sofa and $4000 Sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/suspension-between-4000-sofa-and-1000-sofa) [Jeff McElheran](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/jeff-mcelheran) May 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM After the frame, the next major area of difference between an inexpensive sofa and a more expensive ... 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