Friday, August 1, 2008

Sofa, Couch, Divan

Things I want in a sofa:
Down wrapped cushions
8-way hand-tied seats
scrubbable or washable upholstery
hardwood frame
reasonable cost


http://www.barileatherfurniture.com/products/artisano.htm I can get the sofa (only) on clearance, because it has been discontinued. It fits all the categories except down-wrapped cushions, but when the polyester does give out, I can replace the cushions with down. It is dark. I'm not sure about something that dark-- I had imagined a couch, if it were leather, just middle brown, a few shades darker than the dog. It will be going over the red rug. I'm picturing pillows on it that are light neutrals and/or bright, so that it isn't just a dark hole.

Next option:
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product.do?method=get&id=244150&coll=377367&cat=6
Well constructed, similar to the one in the cabin where we honeymooned. Has the down cushions, which make it cushy. How scrubbable is it? The seat springs on this are the same as the seats on a BMW, guaranteed no squeaking, ever (cracking myself up). $79 shipping. It is sorta meh, alone, but I think when it gets in a room, it will be solid and set off the other things in the room.

I'm looking for another that I found earlier. I'd seen a fourth on Macy's, new, with no reviews, and really liked it but now people are saying that the seat sags and that the upholstery snags so no deal on that one!

1 comments:

j. said...

i like the second one better personally. leather can get a little sticky too if tis hot.