Ever feel like most sofas look the same? You’re not alone. In fact, while fabric and leather are still among the top upholstery choices for a sofa, there’s an unexpected third contender that’s been popular in recent years: velvet. Now, velvet of yesteryear was notoriously fussy – certainly not something you’d want to lounge or […]
Sunken living rooms are coming back into style! Or in some cases, trendy renovators are no longer removing them from existing homes. In either case, consider your options before you call a contractor to cement it in. Getting rid of a sunken floor is a permanent solution, and a costly one at that. There are […]
You may feel like your grandparents when trying to keep up with latest slang and trends. But while “grand millennial” is new terminology, it’s likely a style you’ve seen before. Patterned wallpapers, beaded lights, and the faint hint of potpourri; grand millennial is a mix between old and new. It’s your grandmother’s style, but with […]
In the fantasy world of TV, having a white couch looks easy, sophisticated – a sure sign of good taste. But we all know reality is more dirty and lived-in than that; you may even ask yourself, “Is a white couch ever worth considering?” The answer is… it depends. A white sofa can be a […]
I think most of us conjure a pretty similar mental image when we think of a couch or sofa. I blame The Simpsons. But while we’ve all probably sat on that beat up three-seater at one point or another in our lives, that certainly isn’t the be-all end-all of what a sofa can be – […]
Picking out new furniture for your living room is difficult. Picking out new furniture when you don’t have a lot of space to work with is even more so. For smaller living rooms, you want a nice-looking couch that doesn’t crowd the space or your other furniture. If that rules out most full-size couches, you might […]
Can a colorful sofa exist in the same world as reasonable, classy decor? The answer is yes! Bring some color into your life by replacing a drab, old sofa with a vibrant new one. Don’t be afraid to get creative! A lot of traditional design says that you should stick to neutral colors so that […]
Over the last few centuries, sofas have gotten pretty square. While antique couches are all curves and flourishes, most contemporary designs are simple, streamlined, and rectangular. The more modern the design, the more pronounced this trend is, with many contemporary designs sporting nothing but perfectly straight lines and sharp angles. The corollary to that, though, […]
Buying a new sofa is a major investment, and I don’t just mean financially. The sofa is the centerpiece of your living room, and one of the most important pieces for defining the style of the space. And since most people keep their sofas for many years, the one you choose now might very well […]
Futons get a bit of a bad rap; since they’re the go-to for college kids and first-time apartment dwellers, a lot of people don’t think of futons as “real” furniture, and will make the switch to a conventional sofa as soon as they can afford one. But not all sleeper sofas are like that ugly, […]
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