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Friday, January 26th, 2018
Lounging around becomes more classic with the Hooker Furniture Living Room Montgomery Sofa.
Are you thinking of buying or adding a new sofa? Don’t just settle for ordinary sofas. This time, go for the great sofa or couch choices.
Before you begin shopping, though, always consider your personal style and if your preference will match the architectural details of your home. Consider the scale, the size, the colors, and never, ever forget to measure.
Fabric and color options do matter, too. Pick the right texture, color, and patterns for the fabrics that you select. But, of course, sofa choices aren’t based on fabrics or upholstery alone.
Here are some sofa buying guidelines to remember –
Measure Your Space vs. the Sofa
When buying a couch, first, you must measure the space. Make sure that the seating unit will not eat up the entire room or vice versa. Take that measuring tape and measure between the arms of the couch as well as the floor area where it is going to be brought into.
Check the Sofa Frame
The frame must not creak or wobble. It must be sturdy and should sit fully on the floor. The creaky frames are the ones that are indicative of easily-damaged joints. Strong frames, on the other hand, are the ones that sit squarely even when you move them from side to side.
The frame, as well as the corners, are all padded. Take the time to run your hand over the padded areas. The frame must not stick out from the padding. Also, notice how the fabric should not create too much friction as you run your hand through it.
Check for any hollow areas. Pat the center of the couch.
If you happen to be buying a recliner or any sofa with mechanisms, then be sure to check that each part is working. Motion furniture is pricier than your regular sofa so be sure to check that each movable part is functioning.
You also need to check the metal parts, if there are any. Make sure that each one is smooth enough and is free from dangerous edges. Every moving part of the recliner or sofa bed must also have zero tears on the fabric. You would not want to get injured or to cause damage to the new furniture after just a few days or weeks of use.
Check the Seats and Cushions
The seat cushions are an important part of the sofa. They must be resilient and firm to the touch. They must also fit the sofa frame snugly. These cushions should be able to regain their shape when you get up from sitting on them.
Cushions that remain pressed down or flattened will end up looking unsightly in the long run. Also, they will become more uncomfortable to sit on.
The seats should always be comfortable more so for recliners. Choose shallow or deep seats based on your height. The taller you are, the deeper your seat should be.
Flexsteel Living Room Recliner 2877-50: Each movable part of this relaxing motion furniture is functional and easy to operate.
Check the Arms
As soon as you’re done checking the framework, seats, and the cushions, it’s time to inspect the arms of your sofa. These should not move or jiggle. If these are upholstered, then they must be padded comfortably and snuggly.
If your couch comes with buttons, then be sure to check if each is sewn securely. Take note that loose buttons tend to come off or could get lost. And just like any tailored piece of clothing, be sure to check the patterns, texture, and stripes that should match the sofa seams.
Check the Materials Used
There are many couch materials that are used in manufacturing the best (and, unfortunately, the worst) sofas. The most fragile ones are those that are made of particle board. You wouldn’t want to do anything with these since they are only made of fused wood materials.
Hardwoods are wonderful options. These include solid wood frames made of cherry, oak, beech, walnut, etc. Choose the kiln-dried type as much as you can so that the couch frame won’t snap or even warp.
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Saturday, June 11th, 2016
Bradington-Young Living Room Wellington Large Stationary Sofa 698-96 has tufted leather.
Fabric is a material that can be used in different finishes. It can be stitched then buttoned to create an interesting tufted piece. Tufted fabrics are those that have buttons and stitches sewn into a cushion. This is done to keep the stuffing from shifting or bunching. Tufting is now also seen as a decorative element in furniture.
Defining Tufting
Apart from mattresses, cushioned chairs and sofas are often the most tufted object in the world. Back in the day, mattresses had tufting to hold the stuffing or batting in place. This was before the mattress coil technology was developed. Untufted pieces almost always ended up with stuffing shifting to the end or on just one side of the mattress.
Buttons are being used nowadays for a more decorative look. These are placed there more for style than for function. Mattress interiors now come with foam, springs and coils.
Button tufting can be accomplished with the use of button forms. These are metal button blanks covered with contrasting or the same fabrics then placed to the object being tufted. Most of these buttons come in shank style or the type of button that has plastic, metal or wire loops where the thread could pass. These buttons are then sewn to the sofa cushion.
Tufting needles are used with or without the wooden handle. This needle is inserted through the cushion and the master artisan works diligently with it. There are also long upholstery needles used for projects with less thickness. These are used on dolls, throw pillows and some cradle mattresses.
An upholsterer can also work on furniture’s backside or its front.
Another kind of tufting is stitch tufting. This is the traditional kind of tufting where button thread, twine, waxed thread or industrial threads are used. Each of the stitches is sewn to the stuffing. This is often used in doll mattresses, bassinets and cradles. The thread’s strength must be able to withstand the pressures of washing and shifting.
Loop or chenille tufted fabrics come with vertical rows of yarn or fiber loops. These are sewn through then formed into a pile. The designs such as leaves, flowers, even human figures can be tufted into the fabric.
Fine Furniture Design Living Room Vestibule Tufted Back Sofa 4514-01 has tufted fabric that nestles effectively in this chiefly beige surroundings. The wooden pieces provide the necessary contrast.
Why Tufting Works
Chesterfield originally was made of velvet but only the crushed velvet type became mainstream. Hollywood homes are filled with this kind of sofa because of the highest levels of sophistication that they are able to offer.
Tufting and color blocking can create focus in any minimalist space. Don’t go gaga over the colors. Let the tufted piece speak for itself and become the star of the show.
Tufted sofas are relatively traditional which makes them perfect in any Old World or rustic setting. If you want to go modern, then all you have to do is to create a traditional layout inside a house with modern architecture.
Tufted sofas can also be transitional pieces. Transitional homes come with furnishings with clean lines so the tufted sofa will make a perfect focal piece.
Always consider scale and mass when you are buying a tufted sofa or any large furniture. The tufted sofa will become an anchor point in any room where you place it. You would, of course, want to be deliberate when making your choices. You could look through an interesting array of tufted sofas then decide on which one would make your theme leap to life.
Many home offices are also using tufted sofas recently. Some even go through great lengths as customizing their seating units so they can have more people seated. Tufted sofas are perfect for social events or casual meetings.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
Huntington House Living Room Sectional 7164-SECT
Sectional sofas have a different kind of appeal as compared to other seating pieces. While it is unique, this may not always be the right seat for your place, though. Sectionals that can be separated spell versatility for your home. Reinventing the look in any place is now as easy as navigating the different parts to different corners and sections of a room.
Sectional Terminology
Do not be intimidated if you haven’t bought a sectional in the past. Avoid mistakes by getting acquainted with the common terms used.
RAF or right arm facing means when you are facing the sectional, the arm is situated on your right. LAF, on the other hand, puts the arm on your left.
It is crucial to get the proper-facing arm since you will be joining two or even more pieces. The arm’s placement will define if the sectionals will create a balance.
Sectionals are often made of two or more parts or sections. As soon as you become familiar with the different terms and even the options, you will be ready to decide on what kind of sectional will work for you.
7564-17, -231, -38 Lennox Sectional in Fabric 916-11; Pillows in 875-60, 720-90
Using the Sectional
Always leave the biggest section of the seat facing the room’s focal point. This can be that flatscreen TV, a window showing the picturesque view outside, or it can be a fireplace. A sectional that comes with two straight sections can be used as two separate seats, facing each other, to promote a more conversation-inducing atmosphere. These two pieces should be at a 90-degree angle (perpendicular) to the focal point of the room. Place an ottoman or a coffee table in between.
For sections that come with an arm on one side, be sure to place a table against the armless side. This will help you achieve visual balance.
As soon as you have taken care of the main sections, you will be left with the corner section or the chaise lounge. Either of these two can be a stand-alone seating. Add throw pillows to make the seat more comfortable.
Place the chaise or corner seat on an oblique position from the straight section of your sofa. Angle this seat toward the middle part of the room where the other section of the sofa is situated, and where the focal point and coffee table are also placed.
With two straight sections face-to-face, use the chaise or corner at the open end in order to set up a U-shaped seating layout.
To unify separated sectionals, use a large area rug to anchor the area and to refrain from having the individual sections appear isolated. Be sure to measure the room properly should the sectional feature an extendable footrest or a reclining back. It would be a pity to have these added features only to remain unused.
Place the sectional parts away from the wall to unify the room and to make it seem more intimate. Consider all the people who would be sitting on your new sectional once it is placed inside the living room. Though this is furniture that offers space-saving features, it can become a drag when there isn’t a proper arm that goes with it. If you have an armless sectional, then you can also invest in a short chaise or a loveseat.
Comfort is the primary consideration that you must remember when buying a new sectional. This is especially applicable when you want to use the sectional to watch TV. A television set that sits right across a room’s corner would benefit from a properly-placed sectional. The sectional, in this case, will seat everyone comfortably as they watch shows or DVDs.
If the space in your living room or bedroom only offers room for a single seat right in the middle, then the sectional may not be the right seating option for you.
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