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any experience with the pb basic couch?

15 years ago

i am in need of a new couch and the PB basic couch is exactly what i want, though it is more expensive than i wanted to pay. i have looked and looked, but haven't been able to find another slip covered couch that looks and feels as good to me. rowe's nantucket comes close, but the seat seems a bit deeper and i am short...also with rowe's nantucket, the place i found it at had so many different fabric types and colors, i am just not sure which one would look good. at pb however, i feel that they prescreen the types of fabrics and any selection would look good, so you just have to pick what color. i think i would choose fabric grade A or B in a neutral color.

any input on grade A vs B? is B really better and worth the extra money? even though i am single with no kids yet have friends over sometimes and am a total couch potato, will the natural/white color still get too dirty with normal wear and tear? (i ask because i don't anticipate washing the slipcovers too much as i hear from others that you shouldn't or they start to really show even more wear and tear).

Also, most importantly, is the PB worth the extra money? i am willing to pay extra because it is exactly what i want, but will it last for 10 years, or will it sink and will the cushions get all flattened out in just a few years?

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leeeenda3
Original Author
15 years ago
anyone know the difference between the pb basic sleeper vs regular couch? i like the versatility of the sleeper, but according to the sales rep, it's probably firmer, and if i order it, i wouldn't be able to sit in it to test it out first because i'd just have to order it (no returns allowed). my main concern is that the fluffy, plush, sink-in, comfy factor will be noticeably less, and that's why i like the regular pb basic that's on display in the store. i know sleepers are heavier, but are there any other pros or cons? is it true that sleeper sofas last longer because of the metal support underneath vs wood/springs or whatever? i am obviously clueless...please help. thanks :)
california_dreamer
15 years ago
I just replied to your other post on this topic but thought I'd comment on the sleeper issue as well.
One of our sofas has the sleeper, one does not.
I actually prefer the sleeper sofa. It is firmer, but it is still comfortable.
Both have held up equally well over the past 9 years. They look the same (are in the same room) and there is no noticeable difference in the cushions after years of wear.

If you need the sleeper, I would go ahead and get it. The only thing I don't like about it is that the slipcover skirt sometimes hangs down along the front of the sleeper sofa. This could probably be fixed with a couple pins, but I'm to lazy to figure that out. I just periodically tuck it back in.
HTH
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