*UPDATE* to my initial Gabriel chair and ottoman comment. Once I got a human on the phone (you must email and leave phone messages before you get a human), it was the quality control gal. I don't know if she is a manager or supervisor, but quality control is her niche. She listened to every word of my concern, and she found my issue to be totally understandable and worthy of remediation. She offered that I keep my pieces, wait on all new slip covers that she will have observed for quality, and then I will return the original covers once I get the replacements. The issue is that the fabric is not the quality or color that I received in the swatch I ordered before I purchased the furniture. I pre ordered a swatch of jasmine rice, which was soft, rich in color, and the weave was noticeable. The fabric that came to me on the furniture pieces is rough, lighter in color, and tight weave without space in the weave. She explained that dye and fabric processing may not be consistent, so she affirmed my concern and was quick to provide a solution. I was mind blown. The respect I received made me nostalgic of yesteryear's customer service. I haven't been treated with such proper customer since before the globalist insanity infected our culture in 2016, after which we began being treated like scum peasants by anyone whose job it is to provide service to paying patrons. Currently, I am waiting for the slip covers, and I will update this review when I see the quality of the fabric. I hope things work out, because I'd like to purchase other pieces. NOW, ABOUT THE GABRIEL CHAIR (THIS PROBABLY GOES FOR THE SOFA AS WELL) - LISTEN UP. The website says the seat height is 17.5 inches. In reality, it is no more than 16. I suggest adding padding under the seat cushion for a bit of height, because the chair base dips down.

@homeinteriorswithease- update, I have purchased a new chair. I need a second opinion. It feels too small. The tending chairs are lower and I thought I would like it bc it swivels. But seeing it in the space I am worried it looks too small. What do you think? I wanted to get a smaller chair first to determine what width of nightstands I could get (24,26 or 30 wide).

I don't have any true guidance on West Elm although I've heard that their quality can be questionable and since they don't have reviews on their website you do have to dig around and find forums like this. I am glad to see they finally added more performance fabric options to their customizable pieces. As far as Interior Define though I want to get it out there that the performance plush velvet scratches!! We’ve had our sofa for exactly one week (after waiting six months which was longer than their 18-22 weeks they said initially) and our cat who has simply run across it has caused deep gouges all over it that I don’t foresee a remedy for. This fabric is touted as kid and pet friendly! Even though a cat might be deterred to intentionally scratch this type of fabric it is still delicate. We ordered the Tatum sectional with the down alternative fill - which you'll find lots of complaints about the regular down fill and the slouching. I will say it does feel substantial and overall good quality. The cushions are very heavy and so I'm hoping will keep their shape. In my research I haven’t come across anyone talking about this fabric issue. After this much waiting and $5K it’s pretty depressing.

I would suggest marble rather than lacquer for the family room. My friend has a kitchen table where she used leftover marble from her slabs on a "tulip" base. It has gotten lots of abuse and still looks fine. Lacquer is more much delicate just as wood is more delicate than glass or stone surfaces. I spent a long time looking for the "perfect" coffee table. My aesthetic question would be why don't you want some element of contrast in the room. The wood MCM style tables have elegant lines and might be a bit of visual interest in all that white and pale.