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Sofa table behind reclining sofa

8 years ago

I need assistance figuring out a way to hid the ugly back of my reclining sofa. The sofa has a chaise reclining lounge on one end and the other end wall reclines (doesn't go back). This is a sofa that I had just bought in a previous home it is very nice and comfortable...then moved into a new house. It worked good in in my previous home; the majority of the ugly back side was hidden on the wall. Now due to the size of the room, my only choice for placement is in the middle of the room where the backside is exposed. A traditional sofa table will not work due to the reclining chaise (which is the most comfortable and used seat on the sofa). I am a person is generally more concerned with comfort and functionality as opposed looks but like to achieve a good balance.

Any ideas?

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Sharla Dunlap

2 years ago

Hi Rebecca,

I’m certainly no interior decorator but here are some pictures of what I can up with. I do think the blanket helps to make the gap a little less noticeable .

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annztoo
8 years ago
I would reconsider furniture layout. A photo or blueprint of the room would be helpful.
Olychick
8 years ago
Is it possible to hang a throw, quilt or other fabric piece over the back to hide most of it?
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erinsean
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How about a bench? Or a short sofa table that only goes on the end of the sofa that does not recline, then put a basket at the end of the sofa table (behind the reclining part of your sofa) to complete the items. Maybe a throw over the reclining sofa back.
jewelisfabulous
8 years ago
If you decide to address the sofa, the Stickley 400 Series has recliners inside the sofa where the back of the furniture doesn't move.
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3 years ago
How about a bar height table with stools under for more seating?
Yayagal
3 years ago
Sharla Dunlap
2 years ago
I know this is an old post but I find myself with the same dilemma. Wondering what you decided, if you don't mind sharing.
Rebecca Brittain
2 years ago
Hi, I'm not the original poster but I came here with the same issue, lol. I may go with a lower short table for part of the couch and a plant or something else to balance for the rest, like another suggested. I could do my long credenza behind it but I have to have about 8" of space between back of couch and back of sofa...deciding if it looks weird or not at the moment.
Rebecca Brittain
2 years ago
I just saw your post! I do

like that.

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