Is it possible to reconfigure a sleeper sofa?
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Possible to soften the 'sit' of sofa bed (sleeper sofa) cushions?
Comments (7)Good point. "Support" can be a good thing, no doubt. The main user of this piece will be my teenage son, however, who wants something he can really sink into! BTW, the leather sectional I'm referring to is by Natuzzi. Just about decided to buy it--now that I know I can soften up the seating. Any idea how much I might expect to spend at the upholsterer? The two cushions on the sleeper part are sewn together--so no potential gapping issue. The softer the foam, the more that happens, right? The attached chaise seat is plenty cushy. To get the two parts to sit similarly would be a plus. Link to product below. Thoughts? Appreciate your input! Here is a link that might be useful: Renata (Natuzzi) sleeper/chaise sectional from Macy's...See MoreQuality Sleeper Sofa
Comments (22)Dear NYC LOVER, When I read your original posting asking for advice on a sleeper sofa/chaise I was happy to see it was the exact same thing I am looking for- style, size and everything! It's funny because I actually just came home from Jensen Lewis where I found the Cadet by Cerrito. It is the one I like the best, but it is just so expensive. I saw one at Macy's- Portofino by Max Home for only $1200. It seems comfortable and has a great flip-flop chaise so you can switch sides, but I am scared of the quality and I can't find much information about it online. I wonder why some couches are close to $4000 and others are only around $1000. I am very curious to know why you chose the Tyler by Carter. Did you see it at Jensen Lewis? I looked at it online and love the look, but what are the dimensions? I couldn't tell from the website. It seems like it might be 117" with the chaise. I can't go over 110." Also, you mentioned you saved $1000 over retail. How? Do you know if it is possible to find the Cerrito sofa online for less? I must decide soon if I should just buy the Cerrito or keep looking. Here is a link that might be useful: Max Home sofa...See MoreAny Recent Experience With Ethan Allen Sofas?
Comments (30)I am happy to share my experience with Ethan Allen Sleeper sofas hoping it will help others. We bought a Paramount Sleeper Sofa in 2013. In 2017 we noticed that the front pad that supports the cushions was bulging out (see photo). We contacted Ethan Allen and they said that because the problem was not in the frame, it was out of warranty. I looked at other pieces of furniture in our home and I noticed that the EA sofa, unlike other items, had a very “squishable” pad to support the cushions. We told EA that the sofa is seldom used (at most 20 times per year) and that my husband an I are not heavy and felt that there must be a problem with the design or construction. The final decision came in an email, from which I copy directly: “In conjunction with our warranty department, Jenn and I have carefully reviewed each of your questions and concluded that the sofa is up to our manufacturing standards.” We were told that our only option was to buy a replacement pad and pay a technician to replace it. When the pad arrived it was tightly rolled in a box (see photo). How is this soft pad supposed to support the weight of someone sitting on it? As I wrote EA, the sleeper and frame are “great”, unless one sits on the sofa. Not a good thing... for a sofa. And certainly not good “manufacturing standards” for Ethan Allen....See Morehelp me reconfigure this space
Comments (27)Sorry Stephanie, but like others have said there is too much wrong to give small suggestions. And changing small things is a can of worms... for example, if you add a hallway to your master, what is the study now? You now have a strange area off a hallway in the front of your house that seems like a mistake (because it is!). Also, we don't know anything about your site, location, life style etc... Maybe you only have 2 small windows in your living space because the back of your house faces west in a hot climate and you don't want the glare of afternoon sun or maybe you really prefer dark cozy spaces. A good architect would need to spend days/weeks changing your house to give you a proper 4 bedroom house with logical interior hallways and lots windows (and likely 2 living spaces, because most houses that have 4 bedrooms and 3k sq. feet should have two living spaces. The reason you don't is because you have a lot of wasted space in the bathroom, hallway, study, etc). As far as solar tubes go, they are nice for bathrooms and laundry rooms. They let in a bit of light but not much. Skylights are better. If you leave your kitchen and living room how they are with so few windows, you would need large skylights to get natural light. Also, if you can do snow angels on your bathroom floor, it isn't using space efficiently. And giving that long hallway prime space in the back of your house while having no windows in your kitchen or master bath makes no sense. Please hire someone to do this right for you. You don't want to spend a lot of money on an awkward house. These kind of mistakes are ones that will bother you for decades. Better to delay 6 months now than have regrets for the next 20-30 years....See MoreRelated Professionals
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