One of the most important furniture purchases for your home is your living room sofa. Whether you're a family of young kids, preteens, or have grown children, there are several factors to consider to make sure your sofa will be built to last.

You don't need to spend a fortune to create a beautiful master bedroom. Instead, find out which pieces to splurge and which to save. Operating under the timeless question, "What are you going to give up to get?" we're outlining which design elements to invest in and which to bargain shop.