Settee vs. sofa?
harriethomeowner
16 years ago
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Dining settee/sofa longer or shorter than dining table
Comments (8)Thanks, madtown and jakeby. The sofa will be against a wall, centered in the room. I've actually done a ton of google searches for "settee dining" but wasn't really focused on the length. I was interested more in finding a sofa that might work, as opposed to a bench or dining settee a settee with a straight back and higher seat will probably work better than a sofa, but doesn't look as comfortable!). I found some Lee Industries Coverall sofas and dining settees that might work so now I'm focused on the length of the seating. I saw a lot of larger couches that were paired with smaller round/oval tables but I'll check again for rectangular tables. I'm also worried about being able to get in and out of the sofa and not sure if the size will help either way. Maybe I'll take a field trip to the furniture store to find out!...See MoreOpen Layout living room. Sectional vs 2 couches vs something else?
Comments (6)A couch is generally 2 adults and one empty cushion. A sectional, is generally 3 adults and 3 empty cushions or 4 adults and 2 empty cushions, if you have cup holders in a middle with 2 recliners on either side of cupholders, and 2 recliners on the end. A love seat is not long enough to 'stretch out' on, but each cushion has potential for an endtable(cup holder) and 2 adults will generally sit on it. SOO, the best case scenario is actually a LoveSeat, 2 recliners, an upholstered rocking chair or glider (with ottoman if possible), a chaise upholstered chair, and one pretty wood straight back chair with armrests &either a tapered seat or a cushioned seat. Seating for 5 to 7 depending on floorspace.. --- With your current set up, I would say the LoveSeat and Chaise is fine!, so I would look to add dual recliners with cupholders, and a pretty upholstered chair with an open stock, petite footrest, if you can find one. The chair is at Birchlane and the recliners are in Canvas(many options for fabrics) by LaZBoy. You have a beautiful place to live!! Don't forget to provide the endtables, for lamps and/or possibly a floor lamp /table combination by your couch/chaise? I think your television placement depends on where it fights the window glare best, and that is likely what you are planning too. I hope you can find a pretty console to set it on, if not a floating console. That would be so pretty in your nice open living area. Just keep it low, not high, in other words. Keep us posted what the best idea works for you? Have fun!!...See MoreBuying new cheaper sofa vs better quality used sofa.
Comments (9)I think it would depend on the couch in question. In general used uphostered furniture is a huge bargain. I think if one goes to the home and inspects in person, one would get a good idea of the kind of household it was. If is is stained or odiferous, then don't buy it. In general - not always - a good quality sofa is simply more comfortable to sit on. And often the fabrics used are more beautiful. That of course depends on the sofa. Of course it is easier to go to IKEA and order a sofa versus taking some time to track down used sofas which may or may not pan out. You probably wouldn't be able to take home a sofa the same day unless you were incredibly lucky in terms of finding a used style you like. I would assume that these sofas are place holders while you wait for the sofa . you actually want to come into inventory....See MoreSOFA: Ethan Allen vs. Whittemore Sherrill leather sofa
Comments (9)IMO leather sofas are best when Italian made so neither . Proteceted leather will not breathe like it should and I have had leather furnitue in my homes for 50 Yrs not always the same but all Italian made and still going strong no added protection. A good clenaing and some dusting when you vacuum will go a long way . I do suggest no matter what you do not buy a super soft "fine" leather idt does not stand up well over time and stretches like crazy A good cowhide is what I choose for family rooms for my clients too.I suggest you lok for one that does not have springs and that usually comes out of italy.And please look at some colors besides brown and black....See Moreharriethomeowner
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