10.24.2013

5 Things Designers Want YOU To Know About Sofas
















Inspired by an article published in House Beautiful Magazine, "50 Designer Tips and Secrets: Things You Need To Know About Sofas",we extracted our top five tips that we feel are most important when purchasing a sofa. Don't worry, there will be a part two!

1. "To establish calm, I upholster sofas in a solid that's the same color as the walls and curtains." - Barbara Barry 

While a completely monochromatic approach may not always be your best bet, choosing a good, basic solid is. A sofa is an investment and one you'll own for many years if you choose quality.

2. "I like 80% down, 20% feathers in my sofa cushions. Though I prefer 100% down in the decorative pillows." - Suzanne Rheinstein

3. "If you have 8' ceilings, you'll want a low sofa, which gives the impression that the ceiling is taller than it is. In a room with a high ceiling, you want a high back sofa to be a weighty presence that can hold up the room." - David Easton

Okay, we love that one. Two basic principles of design are at work.

4. "On a sectional, always do a tight back instead of loose cushions. It will help keep the overall profile from becoming overwhelming. And keep the back fairly low - around 32". This will make the sectional feel a little less imposing."
 - Madeline Stuart

We couldn't agree more. There's nothing more unattractive than a big ol' sectional that overwhelms an otherwise well designed room.

5. "Cut a template from brown paper in the size of the sofa you're considering, place it on the floor, and see how it looks before you buy."
- Chandos Dodson Epley

While that's certainly a great idea, one of our designers would be happy to make sure the sofa you love will not only fit in your living room, but that it will also fit through your front door!

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