White Sofa

Should you buy a white sofa?

You got your eye on a new white sofa but you’re not quite sure about it? Maybe you have kids, a dog or you simply think it would be too much of a hassle and you’re starting to give up on that thought. Don’t do it just yet. We’re here to help.

Asking yourself if it would go with your style of living would certainly be a good starting point. Do you often have friends over or are you the type of person who curls up in the corner of the sofa with a book to read every night?

Even though generally it might not be very practical to invest in a white sofa if you own a pet or you have small kids, it really depends on your personal situation.

If you really want one and you’re up for the challenge, simply consider a couple of aspects, such as the fabric of the sofa. We suggest hardwearing, strong fabrics with sturdy textures if you know that stains are unavoidable. A hand steam cleaner would be useful to maintain it in time.

Also, consider investing in a sofa slipcover that you can remove whenever you need to wash it.

However, here at vidaXL you’ll find a variety of sofas in different styles, of different shapes and colours in case you decide not to go for a white one.

Decorating your living room when choosing a white sofa

A white sofa shows elegance and simplicity, and it can easily become the focal point of the room.

If you want to decorate around it, we suggest going for earthy-toned walls and furniture made from woods with warm undertones.

Wall decor and other home decor accent pieces should be infused with white, to complement the white sofa.

How to style your white sofa

First, you need to pick a nice carpet that goes with the general theme. Accent pillows can be used for a pop of colour, but warm-toned decorative pillows can work just fine. Throw in a cosy blanket and you’re almost done.
Simply play with different textures, patterns, and colour combinations. A sofa table will allow you to place even more decorative items, so you can conveniently draw attention to the white sofa. Framed family photos, decorative boxes or potted plants are great choices.