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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
Can you imagine relaxing in this stylish and comfortable Bradington Young recliner?
There are many causes of back discomfort and probably the most common is not being able to correct one’s posture. And, sometimes, even when you think you’re relaxing in your home, did you know that you could actually hurt your back?
Sitting in a sofa – the wrong style that is – could also lead to incorrect posture, thus, a series of back pains. Be wise in shopping for comfy sofas because some of these could actually be harmful to your back.
Knowing which back posture is correct should help you choose the right sofa for your home. A well-supported spine should have an S-shaped curve. The torso’s weight presses upon the lower part of the spine to create a balance. The lumbar discs receive less pressure with a tailbone that’s upright.
All About Ergonomics
Ergonomically engineered sofas are manufactured to offer comfort as well as correct back posture. The sofa comes with lumbar supports with the seat cushions being extra firm as sinking into the sofa could lead to incorrect posture and slumping.
The way the feet lay on the floor also says a lot about the correctness of the couch. If the sofa allows you to rest your feet with ease onto the flat floor as the buttocks are resting at the sofa seat, then you have the right sofa.
The ergonomic option for your couch is, of course, not similarly priced as the traditional one. The posture-correcting sofas come with lumbar supports, ergonomic seats, and some even come with orthopedic pillows. Every supportive product assists a specific body part.
The Benefits
Apart from causing back pain, incorrect sitting posture could lead to decreased energy levels (yes, believe it or not), weak muscles, and poor circulation. And if your body’s been used to sitting incorrectly, then there is a need to reorient it to the correct posture so that back pain is reduced.
As you keep doing this, you will become accustomed to the right way to sit each time and your breathing would even improve. Surprisingly, bad backs are almost non-existent in third world nations where comfortable couches do not exist. There, good posture is done naturally, daily.
Finding the Right Sofa
Knowing all the features that matter will aid you in picking the right style that’s not just suitable to your design but also kind to your back. First, you have to find the correct height for the backrest.
Sofas with taller backs will give you a spot where you can rest your head when you’re feeling a little tired. To get this convenience, the back height needs to be 18 inches or even taller.
If you like lying down on your couch as you rest your head against one of its arms, then you don’t have to worry too much about the back height. And if the couch is going to be placed in a formal setup, then the back height becomes less important.
The next thing that you need to consider is the cushions. There are three types namely cushion back, tight back and the loose back. Every type comes with its pros and cons.
Cushion backs are the most common sofa back that you can find in the market. They are there to fit the couch perfectly while providing a soft and comfortable spot for you to lean against.
The cushions are quite versatile so you can use them either in a formal or casual setting.
The tight back cushion, on the other hand, comes completely fused with the sofa back. It is firmer so you won’t have to worry about fluffing or plumping. It is a neat-looking couch that has this type of cushion.
The third and last type is the loose back cushions. The sofa back, in this case, comes with various large throws. They cover the back of the couch but they do not fit it perfectly. If you want to have a casual vibe in your living room, then these are your go-to cushions.
Choose also the fills for your sofa. Pick from the down-filled cushions, fiber-filled, and the combination-filled.
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Friday, June 24th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Living Room Cognac 4-Piece Sectional
You either love or hate a sectional. It can be the best seating unit for a family or it can be the worst living room obstruction. But don’t fret – just yet. You can have a sectional and love it for many, many, many years.
A Few Terminologies
You would need to learn a few terms when you want to get comfortable with a sectional. The term RAF means right arm facing, meaning, when you are facing the seating unit, the arm should be on your right. LAF, on the other hand, means left arm facing, thus, the arm should be on your left.
Knowing the RAF or LAF is crucial since you will be joining a number of pieces. The arm placement determines if the new sectional will provide its function in the room.
To have an idea how RAF and LAF can be useful, imagine having a LAF sectional with three cushions, a RAF loveseat and a square corner. If you used a RAF corner sofa rather than a RAF loveseat plus the corner seat, then you would have simply used two pieces instead of the beginning three. This would give you a good amount of savings.
Now let’s define what a sectional is. This is a seating unit that has two or more pieces. You have to know what options are available so that you can make a sound decision with regard to your final choice. A sectional made up of a LAF loveseat and a RAF chaise is the right solution to a small room.
Century Furniture Living Room Carrington Corner Chair 55-995
Other Solutions
A space that allows a single-seat armless part in the middle should think twice about the use of a sectional. Just think about who would sit on the armless part. Sectionals are a wonderful solution when it comes to the lack of space but the lack of an armrest can make some people uncomfortable. A better solution to this is the fusion of a loveseat and a small chaise.
If you really want a sectional, think about aspects such as the level of comfort, how it will eventually fit the space, etc.
One perennial solution is the marriage of a loveseat with a chaise. This is especially useful when you want to watch TV. Using a conventional sectional during this situation means no one will want to sit on the section where the seat is directly perpendicular to the television. People will also have a tendency to crane their necks as they watch some shows so, yeah, prepare for a lot of cranky folks.
A TV that sits across a corner of any room is the right angle for a sectional. This is the case when the rounded corner offers ample seating and everyone gets to have a grand view of the TV screen.
Wedge corners, on the other hand, could have a downside – they tend to take up a lot of room. Measure the amount of space that is available and use the numbers that you get to look for the right sectional. You are already several steps ahead if you go to a shop and present the maximum lengths of every side that a sectional can take up. That advantage will greatly surpass merely eyeballing the measurements.
A room that asks for an L-shaped sectional instead of the rounded type will have the limitation of a one-cushion square corner. There is no surprise that this is the last seat that people would want to settle in after a tiresome day.
Having a square sectional as the only option that will fit your space can have a better alternative – the sofa and loveseat fusion. The usual unused corner seat will then be holding the end table with a decorative lamp.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match. This is the only way that you get to find out the best options.
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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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