F u r n i t u r e fa c t o r y s h o w r o o m
RE - I N VE N T YOUR
INTERIOR
Boksburg Showroom: Towers Shopping Centre, North Rand Road, Boksburg • 0105952255 Factory: 160 Wright Rd, Nuffield , Springs • 011 363 - 2503 / 0784 www.counterpointfurnishers.com • enquiries@counterpointfurnishers.com
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Choosing the perfect
couch stylish and comfortable
with counter point furnishers Like everything else in this era of endless choice, there are many options when it comes to choosing a couch. You might think you know exactly what you want, but once you walk into a shop or browse images online, the styles, shapes, and customisation alternatives can become overwhelming. Save yourself the time, money, and potential buyer’s remorse and use these tips to get a clear idea of what you want and need before you buy. 1. Consider size first. If you have a bigger living room, you’ll need to decide exactly how much of the living room you want
your couch to fill. Do you want to include other couches or chairs? Do you want a coffee table? If so, a simple design or one with a slight L-shape is probably the best fit. If you’re looking for a couch that will be the focal point of your living room, look for rounder couch shapes that take up a bit more room and provide a lot of seating. 2. Decide exactly how the couch will be oriented. Successfully organising a living space starts with analyzing your lifestyle. What do you do the most in that space? Do you like to wind down in front of the TV? Make sure your couch faces that direction.
Then consider creating a semi circle (or even full circle) around a central table. Does your family use the living room to lounge, relax and read? Surround your couch with chairs and cushions to create multiple seating areas that can be enjoyed individually, or as a large group. 3. Determine which shape will suit the room best. Now that you’ve decided your couch’s function, it’s time to figure out which shape will help it fulfill that purpose. A clean L-shape tis great for open areas that need to be divided — such as separating the living room from the dining room.
A rounder shape is a bit more conducive for a smaller space meant to serve as a gathering area for groups of people, but could also be perfect for a media room. If you want to implement more chairs and tables in your living room, a chaise or a daybed could be a good alternative to a traditional couch. It still provides seating for several people, but is compact and can work as a more sophisticated version of the futon. 4. Research upholstery materials. Which will be best for you? Aesthetic is important, but functionality is key when it comes to choosing a material for your couch. A lot of us that would love to indulge in a plush, white suede couch but it can be a poor choice if you have pets or small children who will cause some serious damage. Leather — particularly in darker colors — is consistently in style, generally wears well with age, and can be fairly easy to clean. Another choice is to opt to have your couch upholstered in an outdoor fabric which resist stains, water and fading from the sun. Counter Point Furnishers has a wide variety of designs from various quality fabric suppliers. 5. Choose a style that complements your home. It can be a little hard to nail down your own personal style, but go with your gut instinct when picking the type of couch that will fit naturally in your home. If your style is sleek and modern, pick something that reflects that in clean lines and dramatic colors. If your home is an eclec-
tic mix of colors and designs, a couch that combines several styles (such as a vintage couch re-upholstered in a colorful fabric, or a more modern shape with traditional accents) could be the perfect expression of your taste. 6. Pick a color: bright, printed, or neutral? Re-upholstering furniture has become a relatively inexpensive option for anyone who wants to personalize a piece of furniture. Don’t be afraid to choose a couch with a fun or unique print! It can add a surprisingly personal touch and quickly transform the feel of the entire room. The Upholstery Division at Counter Point Furnishers are experts in re-inventing your old pieces. 7. Accessorise! Use your cushions to set the style and tone of your room. Scatter cushions can absolutely transform a room so it’s important to take a good look at your space before you select them. A bright splash of colour can add an excellent contrast to an otherwise melancholy decor and become the centrepiece of a once bleak room. Bold prints and patterns really dominate and transform the style of a room. Be careful not to add patterns or colours into an already colourful room as the result may be overwhelming. If you have a large bright area then darker scatter cushions will recede the room and make it feel cosier. Match these to your curtains to make the room appear smaller and more intimate. Dark red, maroon, plum or navy colours are a good choice here.
The scatter Cushion and ottoman wall display in the Counter Point Furnishers Showroom in Boksburg
3 Tips
for accessorising
a Couch:
Add color, pattern and texture with the use of throw pillows and blankets Add accessories behind the couch, whether it’s art on a wall, curtains, decorative items on a ottoman coffee table or a combination, to create a new focal point. Break up a set by incorporating fabric chairs, leather chairs and accent
100u% ine
Gen r Leathe
Leather Couch c o ll e c t i o n
seeheim daybed - Spice
Omaruru - Cape OX
grunau - Stone Wash
grunau - White
seeheim - Black
seeheim - Ruby Red
Seeheim corner unit - BUFF
luderitz - Cape OX
A display in the Counter Point Furnishers Boksburg Showroom of the various leathers and colours available.
LEATHER Luxury
100%
Genuin e Leathe r
natural beauty, quality and strength...
Why choose leather?
Looking after your leather
When it comes to making a statement, there’s nothing quite like a genuine leather piece to leave a long lasting impression. The texture, scent and feel of a leather couch is simply unique – no fabric can surpass its richness. Leather is also the king of comfort. Plus, because it is more durable than fabric, your leather couch from Counter Point Furnishers is set to last. Because it’s a natural product, the patina of leather changes over time and so its beauty only grows. You can consider your leather couch from Counter Point Furnishers an investment in comfort and style. Counter Point Furnishers’ range of leather couches cater for all tastes, with traditional styles right up to the more modern lines. They all incorporate the quality and characteristic design you’ve come to expect from us.It’s very important to make sure that your furniture is made from only the finest quality leather, which you’re guaranteed with a Counter Point Furnishers product.. Using leather sourced from tanneries around Africa, Counter Point Furnishers leather products are buttery-soft, with deep hued colours and a lasting finish. Our upholstery division are experts at crafting stylish, elegant leather pieces. We use the strongest stitching and best padding to guarantee your comfort. With years of experience in working with this natural fabric, our team knows just how to bring out leather’s unique and exclusive characteristics for a one of a kind look that will be the envy of all.
Your leather couch is a natural product and so it needs a bit of extra care from you to be kept in the best condition possible. • Conditioning is important Even though durability is one of leather’s defining characteristics, keeping it supple and nourished will help to extend it beauty and lifespan. To help you keep your leather furniture looking better then new, we have developed a range of leather care products that you don’t want to miss out on. • Don’t use water, ammonia or regular furniture polishes Because of its nature, leather needs to be kept nourished in order to look its best. Using water, soap and other regular household cleaning products on your leather furniture will only dry it out. This is how cracks and bleaching stains happen. Rather keep your leather couch in tip top condition using one of our leather care products. • Don’t let stains set If something gets spilled on your beautiful leather couch, act fast so that it doesn’t get stained. Mop up the moisture using a dry, soft cloth. Then use one of the Counter Point Furnishers leather care products to ensure there is no permanent damage. Be sure to come have a look at our leather range at our new showroom in the Towers Centre in Boksburg, or find us online at www.counterpointfurnishers.com.
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C o ll e c t i o n
Boksburg Showroom: Towers Shopping Centre, North Rand Road, Boksburg • 0105952255 Factory: 160 Wright Rd, Nuffield , Springs • 011 363 - 2503 / 0784 www.counterpointfurnishers.com • enquiries@counterpointfurnishers.com
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