Agree with Karen, all of the above, but if I had to choose agree with Alison, comfort and size... speaking of the latter, what size couch (L-shape modular) would you have in this living room (5m wide) and placement...

... the window at the bottom is a highlight window with the tv underneath, hubby says against wall on the left :/ I think in the middle (say if longer side on modular is 3m this would leave 1m passage on each side)... thoughts?

Top tips for picking the perfect couch are to check the frame, ask how the frame is joined (never buy a sofa held together by nails, glue or staples), feel the fillings and make sure the textile will last!

I'd say the most important in my books are comfort and material! The rest I could work with :)

A good story relating to this is [How To Pick The Best Sofa For Your Living Room[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/how-to-pick-the-best-sofa-for-your-living-room-stsetivw-vs~44137925) - it touches on fabric and size as key points.

I think it depends on your age. I had a lounge I absolutely loved until my hips ached when I sat in it for any length of time, and my knees screamed when I tried to get out of it. My new one is much firmer, I had the legs raised to make it higher and my body is very happy now.

I have to go with comfort - even if all the other three boxes are ticked, if it's not comfortable, you won't use it.

But I guess there are people somewhere who buy sofas just for looks and never actually sit on them (probably those people who have a show kitchen and a second hidden other kitchen - wet or butler's or whatever they are called). Or buy books for the bookcases but never read them.

shape, comfort - lumbar support - and I have short legs so can't have a sofa that leaves them dangling! Also hate ones that lean back....I see designers on tv pick out a sofa for a client - it may be ok for the designer but not the client!!

I'm with lynnh100 and olldroo,especially when it comes to being short! So many sofa's are made for a 'look' or designer factor when comfort, support and materials should be the main consideration. Most of the modern sofas in the showroom need an ejector seat to get off them, how does one get off the couch when your knees are at earlobe level with your posterior perched at ankle height!

Speaking my language mykky, I also hate 3 seater lounges for this reason, no leverage to get out if you are pussy-in-the-middle.

Of course its all about how your going to be using it and the layout. If you cozy up with a pet, human or animal, how that will play out. Are you watching TV or a fireplace or both. Think about windows and how they will reflect onto the TV at different times of the day. Is it a space you read in or play games etc. Also, children and pets or partners grubby socks, does it need cleaning all the time or be stain resistant. Comfort of course plays a huge role or you won't want to use the space. I would think on those things first. Remember its a big purchase and should be in a neutral color, I always gravitate toward a grey or dark leather, to ground the space and liven it up with texture and color by pillows and throws. Good luck