Good morning all: Well, we went with two 100" Madison leather sofas in Brompton Cocoa from Casco Bay Furniture and they arrived last Thursday, several weeks before expected. We LOVE them! Our sofas were estimated to take about 16 weeks as the size was custom so frames had to be built from new pattern. In addition, Rob was kind enough to send us several hide samples from amongst the numerous they have at the warehouse so we could choose the color we liked. This too was supposed to add to the time and we were thinking a delivery time in May but last Thursday they arrived right on time. My family and I could not be happier. They look EXACTLY like RH Maxwell sofas. I understand that the ones from CB are superior in construction to the ones currently made in China by RH, but since we have only had them one week I can only tell you what they look and feel like. They are beautiful now and we are looking forward to seeing how they "weather" over time. My husband literally started on one end of one sofa, got up, moved down a little, all the way to the end of the second sofa to see if there was any sagging or lifting of cushions: there was none. When we went to the RH Outlet in Wrentham in December/January we sat on several 96"and 108" Lancaster and Maxwell sofas and found the sagging, and if one person sat on the end of one cushion with no one else in the middle, it would lift like a see-saw. The sofas on the floors of RH retail showrooms are most often over 5 years old from when they were constructed in the US: the ones at the Outlets are more consistent with quality of product if ordered today as they are typically customer returns. In the end, we could not be happier and I look forward to doing more business with Casco Bay in the future. /Users/christine/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Previews/2012/04/10/20120410-112846/IMG_1678.jpg /Users/christine/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Previews/2012/04/10/20120410-112808/IMG_1677.jpg /Users/christine/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Previews/2012/04/10/20120410-112846/IMG_1681.jpg

Having 2 comfortable chairs is equivalent to a sofa, as has been stated no one sits in the middle seat. That’s why people opt for 2 chairs over a loveseat. Although, I’ve Found when I have guests, often times a couple sit together on the loveseat.

You need a measured floorplan to know for sure if it will work. 2 chairs + side table + 6' circulation on both sides + 2 couches is a LOT of room . Unless you have length to spread out the chairs and sofas, things will be too close together.

What do you currently own and choose to sit on? Do you like to lay down while watching TV? Do you want to have your feet up? How many people normally sit in the room? How many when you have guests? Do you want to cuddle with someone? Do you have difficulty getting up from a seated position? Do you do sewing, crafts or puzzles while watching TV? Choosing furniture that is going to function well for the way you live requires knowledge about how you will use the room and your personal preferences. Size also matters. My mom was 5'2" and my dad was 6'4". They never liked the same seating. Recliners are probably the most frowned upon option per designers, but many people love the comfort. Some also need to put their feet up. Many don't like a chaise lounge, but my sister and her husband have a sofa with a chaise and use it every day - her laying across the sofa and him on the chaise. They have 2 chairs but choose the chaise sofa. I love my sectional, but that is what works for me in my space. Only you can define this.