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Step 1
Look online at websites such as roomstogo.com or ashleyfurniture.com to get ideas of the types of sectional sofas and colors commonly available. Visit furniture stores to compare options and do the "sit test."
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Step 2
Keep price in mind when shopping for a sectional sofa. Prices are going to be cheaper for individual pieces but can add up quickly.
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Step 3
Figure out what function you want the sectional sofa to serve. You can choose pieces that create an L shaped couch with or without built-in chaise or footrest pieces. You can choose armed or armless ends, recliners or even sofa sleepers as part of your combination. Decide what your needs are and make sure your couch fits them.
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Step 4
Measure your room and make sure you choose a size that works within your dimensions. Sectionals can fit very well within a room or fit awkwardly and take up the entire space if you allow it. Measuring how much space you have before going to choose your sofa can ensure you don't buy the wrong sized furniture for your space.
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Step 5
Choose the type and color of fabric for your sectional. These sofas come in any type of fabric a regular couch does and many manufacturers cater to your needs with custom fabric. Look online for color pallets and ask a sales expert at the furniture store for a fabric board.
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Step 6
Decide the back style of your sectional sofa: tight back, attached pillow back, loose pillow back or multi pillow back. Tight back sofas are easy to clean since there are no pieces to straighten, but they can be uncomfortable for many people. Attached pillow backs give more fluff and softness but you can't remove the pillows for cleaning. Loose pillow backs generally have the same number of back cushions as seat cushions and you can easily remove them for cleaning and fluffing. Multi pillow backs, the toughest to keep organized, generally mean the couch is deeper to fit many randomly placed cushions at the back.
