I have been happy to see Crate & Barrel bringing back the bumper sectionals. I was seriously considering the Axis bumper sectional, but ended up going with a different brand without a bumper (due to my specific use). Keep in mind that the C&B Lounge is really really deep. 29"! I have a 27" deep Room & Board sectional (with a bumper) and while I do love it, at 5'6" my feet definitely do not touch the ground sitting normally on it. I'm pretty sure 21"-23" seat depth is more "normal". I ordered something with a 24" depth for just a little extra depth for my 6'3" husband's long legs. The outside depth of the Arhaus Kipton is 2" less than the Lounge or you can order it an even shallower size. Just something to keep in mind when you're choosing.

IMO sectionals are the most expensive way to but a bunch of middle seats on a sofa. Comfort comes from arm rests no matter how big the sectional there are 2 so you have 2 people that are comfy and the rest all lind up like kids birthday party all those seats just like sitting in the dreaded middle seat on a sofa. I like a sofa and 2 choirs for the most comfy seating for 4 and for furniture arranging.

I would not do the chaise in a small home, unless you never entertain non-family members. If you have a group of people over, who sits in the chaise? Do you want guests putting their feet/shoes on the sofa? I would do a sofa with an ottoman, which can be used for your feet or pushed out for a guest to sit on. You would be able to sit 5 people. It also allows you to move the ottoman to any of the 3 seats on the sofa, so you aren't just wearing out one spot for TV watching.

Thanks, Miranda! I’m so sorry to hear the Taft Pearl isn’t working for you. I too have been suspicious of the ivory/white sofa claims. I have been shooting for a light beige/greige or taupe but not cream or ivory. I don’t have kids or dogs, but I plan to entertain a lot in this room and I don’t want to be terrified my friends will spill something. That was a factor in my rug decision too. I love the ivory trellis rug look but was worried about a rug that was too light. I will take a look at the Axis with a single cushion - thanks for that tip! I like the style of the Lounge better than the Axis too. But the Lounge in a Douglas fabric is $900 more than the Axis in a Douglas fabric, as it’s stock for the Douglas. So I need to decide if the Lounge is worth the extra money to me. Btw - I am going for a roughly 90” sofa. So it would be 88” if I get the Axis and 93” if I get the Lounge. So that is a consideration too. I’m going to cut out some butcher paper to put on my living floor to see if 93” feels too big.