India, Dec. 26 -- You spot a sofa in the showroom, its cushions perfectly plumped, its colour irresistible. You imagine it in your living room, social media-ready, and before you know it, you're reaching for the card. But life happens. Wine spills, paws dash across the cushions, sunlight bleaches fabrics, and kids! Well, kids are relentless. The truth is, the "best" sofa fabric isn't about what looks good under the showroom lights; it's about how it fits your lifestyle.

Are you the entertainer, the busy parent, or the minimalist? The right fabric makes your sofa feel like it was made for your life. Performance weaves, linen and its blends, and velvet each have their place.

If you want a sofa that can handle real life without constant wo...