Design help! sectional vs couches with lazy boys?
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Sectional Sofas...a good idea? or don't go there?
Comments (39)Just to update, we finally ordered a sectional from Century. It is L shaped with a loveseat on one wall and a sofa length on the other. The good thing is that it is 43" deep so it should be very comfortable to lay on. We chose a chenille type fabric in a greenish tone. We started the room's decor off by picking 2 oriental rugs and pulling colors from that. The sofa comes with 7 throw pillows, so I chose 2 different fabrics for 4 of those. We'll see if it works or not when it comes in! On another note, once we started to choose decor, we realized the color on the walls was pukey and we had to get the painters back to change from blue to brown. I'm so glad we did that. It really warms up a basement room with no windows. The lighting is what made color selection so tricky. Also in there, we got a leather recliner from Hancock & Moore. And the really neat looking Wisteria Barn door coffee table. Funny thing is that when it arrived, it really did smell like a...barn door! Fortunately that smell has disapated....See MoreSectional Sofa recommendations
Comments (12)There are multiple stores where I live (large metropolitan suburbs) where you can have a custom sectional made, for about what you'd pay at Room & Board. I got to choose the fabric, the welting, the exact size, the depth, the arm width and shape, the firmness of the cushion, poly wrap v. down wrap, the shape of the feet, the finish on the feet, and more. We got a 3-sided sectional (44" deep), approximately 148" , 168" on the back, and the 3rd side is a long chase with a huge ottoman. Yes, it's huge. As I recall, it was less than $5,000. Of course people sit on all 3 sides and talk. We also have other families over to watch the Superbowl, and things like that, and everyone loves the huge, deep sectional. We have a large family, and the kids have friends over, and that's our lifestyle. So while I understand the sofa + 2 chairs for flexible design, that really wouldn't work in our situation, and I bet there's lots others who are in our same situation. I think it's a personal decision, but it's a good idea to hear all these different points of view....See MorePottery Barn vs. Room & Board sectional reviews?
Comments (23)Hey everyone, I figured I would give an update to this post since it’s been almost a year since we purchased our sofa. We got the Big Sur sectional from PB, and it’s roughly one square acre in size, give or take. From a design standpoint, I wasn’t on board with a huge sectional, but compromising with design style and my wife’s desire for our kids to all all lay on it comfortably, we went with this option. Also, disclaimer, I went with this option because of price. I was not able to/willing to pay more than $5000 for a sofa because that’s what worked for our budget. That restraint plus the size space we wanted to have led to me being comfortable with this choice. Also, everyone’s at a different comfort level with longevity and replacement, and I’m fine having this so far for the price for the next 5 to 7 years, and then replacing it with something high end when we can afford it. What I didn’t want to do is stretch our budget and get something long-term when I anticipate the years of use will be down the structure and fabric no matter what. It’s only been a year, but being in quarantine at home all the time, and my children’s insistence on disobeying “don’t eat this in the living room“ rules, I would say I am very happy. As I mentioned in a previous comment, the Everydaylinen (Oatmeal) is not an especially comfortable fabric, and that continues to be true, but it is not offputting. It’s just not the softest material, though I would say it’s very durable. We use our sofa multiple times a day, my dog insists on sitting on it, and I’ve spilled multiple things on it (red wine twice no judgment, three nose bleeds), and it still looks new. The slipcovers don’t shift much and I’ve only steam pressed it twice. My only complaint is not structural, it’s just a little bit bland. I think that has to do with how large the sofa is, and that I went with an almost white color. Thankfully, I painted the living room white also (Aesthetic White SW 7035), so it feels like an intentional mono-chronicity (I’m making up words now). In short, I don’t regret my decision, and unless I had another two or $3000 to spend on a sofa, I would do it again....See Moreshould I replace our red sectional couch?
Comments (18)I think you should ask yourself a few questions: Is sectional in good condition/did you want to invest in a new one. Do you like the wall color/if not, are you prepared to repaint vs new sectional. Are you willing to buy/test and return items, as room won’t be the easiest to accessorize. If you keep sectional and wall color, an eclectic combination is the way to go. Mix prints, patterns, small injections of red and blue with art, accessories and if adding drapes, go neutral. Wanted to provide an interesting ”look” and it could be a very attractive space. Take your time and good luck...See More
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6 years agoKathi I like the idea of a faux frame for the deer heads on tall wall heading to kitchen. Put art with some color on the sides of the windows. A decent size round end table between the sofas. The current table is too small for that space.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoLighting, or lack of, is a major issue here. For floating furniture you must have floor outlets. The seating looks too deep to be comfortable. The deer heads do need to go on that empty wall left of the fireplace and the bottom of the stairs. Just hang one above the other over the door, or hang them slightly akilter. Here's a chart for lamp and table height. The bulkier the seating the bulkier the table should be.
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6 years agoWe think you just need to finish up the room to get that comfy look you're looking for. If you want to go for a sectional, go for it! But we think you can work with the two sofas you have now.
What you're missing are side tables, a coffee table, maybe a lamp and some accent color that you can add by hanging art, getting new pillows and a different rug.
Coffee table
We also like the idea of defining the space on the side of the entrance with some chairs. Since you prefer comfort, we suggest this [Womb Chair and Ottoman[(https://www.houzz.com/products/womb-chair-and-ottoman-2-piece-set-baby-blue-prvw-vr~87528146), is the perfect combination of style and comfort, besides, it comes in gorgeous colors that can work wonders on your living room (remember those accent color we were talking about?)
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