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Furniture Design Dilemma living room

Crate and Barrel Nouveau Sectional

2 years ago

Hi, I am looking to purchase the Nouveau sectional (3 piece) in Otter (gray) for my living room. Has anyone purchased this sofa? And if so, what was your experience? Is it comfortable?

Also, looking for a pair of compact swivel barrel chairs to place opposite this sofa, which are clean cut. Any idea of colors? Was thinking of a cream or beige (but not velvet, since otter is a polyester velvet). Thank you.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
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.
sonymoh
Original Author
2 years ago
You are so right! Never thought of it this way.
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