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If you had to get rid of a sofa or a loveseat, which one?
Comments (9)You ask a timely question. I have the issue facing me. A loveseat and a sofa both of which are really like daybed style, since I don't like big arms and such on my furniture. They both have loose pillows, and a single bottom cushion/mattress. Here is the picture of the loveseat, now on my sunporch. From the back: From the front: The sofa is just about one person wider. Both can be free-standing, since the backs are ornamental. But I want to turn one of them with the back to the new entry, and the sofa might stick out so folks have to go around it. I have two new chairs (dining chairs) to use in the living room which would pair nicely opposite the love seat, or pushed together to make a longer armless white leather and stainless steel "bench." (Think Barcelona chair.) But, I'm also wondering if I can use the SOFA in the front bedroom which will become our study and library. I first though to have back to back (opposite walls) desks for our computers, but now I'm thinking to give MOST of the room to my DH, who is pouting because the Teahouse is ALL MINE. He is of an age now when he likes to take an afternoon nap, and I don't like the living room looking like a flop house when he comes in with his gardening clothes. I am also removing the TV from over the mantle, removing it from the living room. It will be a place to make conversation. Listen to music, which might be coming from the dining room. Yes, the large TV will be hung on the wall above a small buffet and this will be OPPOSITE the window seat. I will also be able to watch/listen from the kitchen. If space is a problem and you mean really GET RID of the sofa or loveseat, I'd keep the LOVESEAT, and get/build an ottoman to use as a coffee table, making that ottoman the same height and width of the loveseat, so it could be used like a sleeping chaise when pushed together, or as a separate seat when another person wishes to sit. We all have our different comfort zones, of how much personal space we need. And adjust for hearing ability or lack thereof. Like my DH is almost deaf at times, and a chair which can be drawn up close or at 90 degrees where he can lip read, that would be good. Also, furniture pushed against the wall with no "breathing" room adds an institutional feel to a home environment. Pull it out from the wall, and you make it more personal and cozier. If your wall areas feel empty, get some potted plants really big ones, or some tall lamps and wall pieces but be sure to leave breathing room so your furnishings will all be special. Oh yeah. Here I found a picture of the sofa while it was on the sunporch. I used that strip of African printed fabric to keep it looking fresh after we sat on it. For neatness, I'd go with the loveseat. And more flexible in arrangement options too....See MoreLack of space, 3 cushion sofa/ 2 cushion loveseat, different depths?
Comments (7)Molly, I am surprised you saw my post. I could not find it and I just reposted. I live alone now, but I do get a fair share of company, and my two grandchildren are under the age of eight. I love the way a bench cushion looks, but they don't offer it in this sofa. I had one years ago I had to smooth it out all the time. Funny even when I am a lone I end up sitting in the middle, crazy I know!!! I was concerned if it would be noticeable the 2 different depths. Thank you for your input, much appreciated!...See MoreKing Hickory Sectional armless loveseat with RAF loveseat
Comments (4)My wife loves the idea of of curling up in the corner seat and reading, so we are going for the sectional. Our TV is opposite from the long wall, so we need more seating opposite of that - hence the longer side. I think it will be comfortable with a couple of ottomans even several could watch a movie comfortably... two people on the right arm and ottoman and two people closer to the corner with an ottoman....See MoreHow important is it for a loveseat and sofa to match?
Comments (4)The styles do clash ... and it would drive me nuts but I don't think it's terrible. You might be able to mitigate with a much larger rug (make sure the front feet of both sofas sit on the rug). Add a large piece of art over the "modern" sofa to highlight that area. Change out the sheers - use either drapes or blinds. If you have the $$s, I'd switch out the more 'country' sofa for a couple of swivel chairs. The style really depends on how much space you have and how you use the area. Either way you need a much larger rug....See MoreDesign Connection, Inc.
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