Why I love my Long Beach sofa: Guest blog by Raffaela from @raffaela.sofia

Looking for a new lounge? Well, let me ask: what are your non-negotiables when it comes to a sofa? Is it style, colour, comfort or practicality?

For me personally, my list was a combination of all of the above. Before we sealed the deal, every non-negotiable on our list had to be ticked off. At the end of the day I wasn't just looking for the perfect lounge for myself, but it also had to work for everyone else in the family.

When it comes to looking for the perfect furniture piece for our house, I firstly want it to be aesthetically pleasing, fitting with the style of the house, but also for it to be super comfortable. After all, we spend a lot of family time in this space and we're all about the movie nights! I also didn't want to compromise on the colour, as I was set on a cream or white lounge, but then it had to be practical with 2 young kids and a dog (call me crazy).

After many weeks of searching, I came across the Long Beach Sofa from Lounge Lovers and instantly fell in love with its casual yet stylish design. The low profile gave it a beautiful, relaxed feel, yet the shape was contemporary and eye-catching.

Oh, and the comfort — let's not forget about those deep, cloud-like, feather-filled cushions. When you sit down, you don't want to get up. I honestly believe this is the most comfortable lounge I have ever sat and relaxed on.

When it comes to those little grubby hands that are hard to avoid at all times, I love how the design of this lounge has been built to last. Its removable cushion covers makes for easy maintenance, whether it's a quick professional clean or popping them on a delicate wash. The removable option helps when I want to refresh the style and change up the room by choosing another fabric from the Lounge Lovers fabric range. It really does show that this lounge will stand the test of time and I felt like it would be the perfect fit for our family.

Being someone who loves to change things up quite frequently at home, I needed to choose an item that would be loved for many years, and would be easy to style. 

To check out all the ways you can style the Long Beach, make sure you check out my Instagram @raffaela.sofia.

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