Can those blingy leg be replaced with something a tad more subtle?

have you looked at Room and Board?

Blue velvet $1700, made in usa!

frankly-3500 is high enough..I'd already go with Baker knowing that I won't have to replace it in 5-7 years..even with kids and a dog..

I can try and find similar, yes..online..I have a vague idea where to look..but one really needs to sit on the sofa before deciding. Everybody's different..height etc..some like sitting straight some mostly lounge..some need softer some don't..

CB2 has good lines low slung sofa right now (question how it's built..)..Anthropologie should have something..probably better than CB2 but again, one needs to sit on it first...

I like a number of the choices from Macys...

https://www.macys.com/shop/furniture/couches-sofas?id=35419&edge=hybrid

I don't think I'd spend 3500 on a sofa just to replace it in a few years, I'd go even cheaper. In 7 years your kids will be 7 years older, and then maybe spend more.

It's still probably cheaper in the long run to get the Baker now and reupholster it in 7 years than get a whole new one. My sister just reupholstered a 40 year old Henredon sofa from our basement which got hard use and really only needed to be upholstered because of the color. It definitely did not need to be disposed of.

Room and Board Chelsea

http://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/living/sofas/chelsea-sofas

Joybird Stowe

https://joybird.com/sofas/stowe-sofa/

Joybird Harper

https://joybird.com/sofas/harper-sofa/

I ordered the 3rd pic from Olychick's posting. It was very comfortable and I am in love with R&B's velvet - high quality and very durable. My another velvet chair is still like new after 5 yr. I am getting my sofa in Green Emerald but Vance indigo was also a very elegant blue in person.

thanks for all the inspiration! Some good options here.

Sushipup, I called JA and asked if I could switch out the legs; unfortunately, it'd have to be after market, and I don't want to pay the extra money to have different legs put on.

olychick, those are great! I was actually in R&B this past weekend but for some reason didn't see those particular sofas. I like the Macalester one - that is a great option.

deedeetemp, I love that emerald green color! That's good to know the R&B pieces have held up.

carolb, thanks for the link - some nice looking and affordable options at Macy's,

Pal, thanks for the link -- I saw a Joybird sofa few months ago and really liked it. But you make a good point, which is why I am not ruling out the Baker one. My kids are old enough now that they hopefully won't destroy the sofa, and our sofa/formal living room is a no eating zone, and we will have a more casual, slouchy sectional for them to lounge on. The last 2-3 sofas we bought were inexpensive, and we paid the price
(ie, they were uncomfortable, or started sagging after about 18 months
of use). I now realize why it's better to spring for a better quality sofa and skimp on other things (like rugs or occasional chairs).

Sushipup, I just found the JA sofa with different legs, so maybe it can be done? I think it would look really pretty with tapered MCM walnut legs.

Look at Younger furniture in NC. Was ready to order before we found our vintage:

http://youngerfurniture.com/

We cover our couch to protect it from the dog and uncover for guests.

I like that JA sofa with walnut legs!

Also, check out blu dot and Gus modern. Anthropologie also has a ton of sofas in lots of colors.

http://www.bludot.com/modern-living-room-furniture/modern-sofas-sectionals-sleepers.htm

https://www.anthropologie.com/search?q=sofa

https://gusmodern.com/collections/sofas-sleepers

Also, check out dwr.com. Their tuck and bantam sofas are in your price range. I have the bantam lounge chair and it is very durable material.

But I really like that one you picked out.

Pipdog, if you're in Calif, consider a custom sofa. In my area, I'm getting the impression many retail custom places use the same custom sofa manufacturer in L.A. We love, love our huge sectional, totally customized. I mean it is HUGE, under $5,000. Had it 2 years, it's wonderful.

Mrs S-Can you share the name of the custom sofa manufacturer? I am moving to LA for part of the year and need to furnish a new apartment?

Well, I'm in N. San Diego, but I bought from Comfort Furniture, there's also Greathouse with several locations, and Skylars furniture.

I bought a custom sofa in Orange County (can't remember the name) and the process from start to finish was terrible. I sold the sofa, club chair and ottoman for $300 two years later. Didn't deliver the design we agreed upon, didn't prewash the slipcover even though I paid for it and the quality was terrible. Never again!

Well. If you look at Yelp reviews, inquire about where the sofa will be made, use a credit card, etc, there is a better chance of success.

Did you look at lee industries? We've got a couple of sofas from them in your price range and have been very happy with them. We like that you can semi customize in terms of cushions, feet etc.

A couple of years ago we bought dining chairs from them upholstered in peacock blue velvet and they are probably my favourite things in the house.

thanks! I've found a couple custom sofa places in LA including Monarch Sofas, Thrive and The Joneses LA, and the one Pal mentioned, JoyBird. But, we had a custom sofa a couple years ago, and it was sadly not the greatest quality so I'm a little wary of getting another one. The cushions started sagging after a short time. Since this is our formal living room, I was hoping for something well made, 8-way hand tied etc. I don't know much about the quality of those custom places -- I did a search on Yelp and a few people have complained about quality, especially with Thrive. [ETA: looks like Thrive is no longer in business...] It's sad that these $1,500-2,000 pieces seem to only last a couple years. Our last sofa looked awful after a few years of use.

I guess I could ask a custom manufacture to see if they could replicate this look at a discount. Still, this Baker sofa has my heart -- I just love the lines.

I think if you can swing the baker sofa, you should get it. Why settle for something 3+k that you think you will replace in a couple years? Make the sofa off limits to the dog and the kids should have strict orders to be careful or it will come out of their inheritance. Maybe find a pretty throw to set on the seat (folded) and some pillows to cover some of the surface area for better protection? I wouldnt buy the baker sofa without haggling with them for a better price first though. :)

Here are the Paris sofas, btw, both located in High Point:

Sammy, thanks, I didn't even know they had an outlet in High Point! Those are much more reasonable prices, but unfortunately none of those colors work as I am set on peacock blue. I will keep looking...that purple velvet one looks so sharp!

daisychain, I am off to look at Lee Industries, thanks for the tip.

1929spanish, that stinks your custom sofa. We had a similar experience.

thanks, MrsS!

rocky, I'm leaning that way right now. I heard that Baker may have a sale in Sept, and maybe with a designer discount, I can get this a little lower. I will keep you all posted! Thanks for all the info.

You should really research reviews on Lee.

Still, this Baker sofa has my heart -- I just love the lines.

I'm with rockybird - maybe you should just get the Baker (yes, I am an enabler - esp. when it's someone else's money :)

We have an off-white linen slipcovered sofa. I ordered a really cute throw from Morocco that covers the seating area. We use this sofa all the time (altho no dogs) and in almost 2 years I haven't had to clean any of the cushion covers. I'm thinking a deep or muted gold throw with the turquoise ...

No advice but I can't wait to see what you choose. Love the peacock velvet! It was exactly what I was planning to do until reality hit. My living room is basically 1/2 windows and my current sofa is terribly faded, we have been here not quite two years. So I am thinking next sofa will be white:/

thanks daisychain!

jill302, you raise a point that I've been thinking about. Our living room gets intense sunlight all day as we have a floor to ceiling wall of windows. While I had my heart set on dark velvet, I know that velvet can and will fade. I'm not sure we are going to do window treatments yet -- we haven't figured that part out yet.

Do you all think a dark velvet sofa is a bad idea in a sun-drenched room? Should I do a lighter sofa and have peacock blue pillows and maybe a darker rug? My floors are an off white/gray-ish large format tile.

One more voice in favor of the Baker. I have a 37 year old Baker sofa in need of reupholstering. Mt sofa was used very heavily since I took from my parents' house. I have four children. It could well be that on top of your children getting older, better sofas will handle the wear and tear much better.

As for the velvet, sunlight bleaches wood. I had a mahogany Henredon drum table next to a window and a 3" roundish portion abutting the window sill became extremely discolored in the direct sunlight. I don't know if indirect light would be so harsh.

Are the protectors you can get for furniture fabric like stain guard, for sunlight? A peacock blue sofa sounds dreamy.

Look into solar shades; energy efficient & over UV protection