That's hilarious!!! LOL :^D I am posting this on the fridge for the cats, and the note for visitors on the front door! BC:)

niff- I am in the same boat as you. I really dislike sectionals, however I need to optimize my use of space. I have a 3 and 5 year old and baby #3 is just weeks away from arrival. I bought a slipcovered sectional online at jcpenney.com for $1200. I didn't want to spend a ton, and the covers come off and I can wash them. For an extra $100, I bought the stain protection plan so if part of the slipcover becomes stained, it is guaranteed for 5 years to be replaced for no extra cost. You could also purchase an additional slipcover from them. I didn't receive them yet, on backorder until July, but the reviews I read were pretty good. Good luck on your sectional hunt!

That is the only living space in the house. It's a townhouse we're renting for a year or two. We sacrificed on space to be close to the beach, which has been an awesome choice, until Irma, of course. We don't have any other "real" furniture for the living area, and we wanted to avoid purchasing anything until we bought a home, but when the old sofa had to go, we had to replace that. So we don't have any other seating, but it's really not a big deal. We don't have kids or family in the area, and we don't have a bunch of people over at one time, so the sectional is enough for our current needs. Is there anything in particular you would suggest for ottomans? I would like something that fits physically with the sofa to get something close to a chaise feel without having to close off the space permanently as you would with a chaise. Finding the right size is important too, as I dislike the really big ottomans for sectionals; they take up way too much space and prevent the use of a coffee table.

A 3-seat sofa and two comfy upholstered armchairs are your best bet for comfort and flexibility. Second option would be a reversible chaise sofa and one chair. The chaise that flips from right to left will give you many more options for arranging the room. Cornering furniture eats floor space, and says you don't really have room for your stuff. I would eliminate the cornered armoire or place it where it can lie flat against the wall. Maybe it would be useful in one of the kids' empty bedrooms. That will open the possibility of some window treatments that will soften and cozy the space.