Factors That Affect The Cost of a Sectional
Since you now have an understanding of the cost range across South Texas, now let’s discuss the factors that affect the cost of a sectional sofa.
Material Quality
One of the biggest factors that will affect the cost of a sectional is the materials used in the construction. Lower cost materials will result in a lower cost for you, and higher cost materials will increase the cost for you. It all depends on what type of materials the manufacturer uses in its original construction.
For example, if the manufacturer is using particleboard or plywood to build a double chaise sectional, the cost for you will be lower because those materials are inexpensive compared to hardwood. However, if the manufacturer is using solid wood, the cost will be higher because that material is typically used to make the best sectional couches.
The quality and amount of fabric or leather the manufacturer uses will also affect the cost. If the manufacturer needs more fabric to cover the wider range of a large sectional, it will make the sectional more costly.
Size/Amount of Pieces of a Sectional
Sectional sofas differentiate themselves from regular sofas with their ability to add as many pieces as you want. For example, if you love the feeling of a 4 piece sectional sofa but you have a family of 7 or 8, you’ll need to add some extra seating pieces to accommodate everybody.
The sectionals in the high end cost range will be able to accommodate, but every piece added will increase the final cost of the sectional.
Since the size of a sectional will determine the amount of material needed for construction, it will ultimately affect the final cost as well. For example, an oversized extra deep sectional will likely be more costly than a small sectional couch.
Whether you need a small or big sectional based on your own size and body type, there are some other important questions to ask yourself before choosing what size sofa is best for you:
- What is the size of the room?
- What is the size of the entryway?
- What other furniture is in the room?
- How many family members will sit on the sectional regularly?
Upgrades & Customization
Whether you want to turn your recliner sectional into power, or you want to change the fabric to leather, customizing your sectional will increase the total cost. The exact amount that the cost increases depends on which store you buy from.
Sectionals can include customization options such as different wood leg finishes, cushion upgrades, and even a sleeper sectional sofa upgrade.
Other Factors Affecting the Cost of a Sectional
Aside from the main factors listed above, there are more factors that can affect the cost of a sectional that you may not think about. These factors may or may not apply to you, but they are still important to note.
Warranty: Whether it’s a one year warranty or a five year warranty, a furniture protection plan will increase the final cost of any sectional sofa.
Financing: If you can’t pay for the sectional out of pocket in full, many furniture stores in South Texas have furniture financing options. Some have 0% interest attached, while others will have an interest rate.
Delivery: If you have your new green sectional sofa delivered to your home, this will increase the cost. Additionally, if they assemble it at your home, it will increase the cost as well.
Shipping: The cost of shipping will affect the cost of your sectional depending on where it ships from.
Ready to Find the Right Sectional For You?
A sectional sofa can be the perfect centerpiece for your living room if you have a large family. However, in order to find the right one for your family, understanding your preferences and the cost range of sectionals will be important to keep in mind.
As you can see from this article, the cost of a sectional is affected by factors such as material, size, and customizations. Which is why before you decide on a sectional, you should ask yourself these questions:
- What is your budget?
- Do you want to customize your sofa?
- How many family members/guests are you planning to accommodate for?
After answering these questions, the last and most important step to take is to sit in a sectional for yourself. There is no amount of information that will make you feel certain about a choice like the feeling of the couch.
If you’re interested in a La-Z-Boy sectional, come into your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas to check out our sectionals in person!