Comments on: Thinking about sofas…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:37:19 +0000

I am a designer. The "sofa thing" is becoming a HUGE problem. It is a sad fact, that the price of creating a sofa has gone up. Springs, cushioning, foam etc. But manufacturers of even somewhat finer sofas are trying to hold price appeal, and the result is…. junk. I want a crown that holds, comfort, pitch, etc. All are increasingly difficult to achieve, without spending huge bucks. I would do a Baker for every client, but few will choke down the price. But think of this: how long do you want to look at a hideous lumpy sofa? Three thousand dollars does not buy much, and if you want fabulous fabric, do not put that fabric on junk furniture. Ninety percent of what is available at retail is just that. This includes all the most popular catalogue "stars", and most of what you will find even in decent furniture stores. It includes all those chain stores we're all familiar with. So the answer is you can spend ten thousand once, or two thousand FIVE times, and look at ugly all during that time frame of about twelve years in the last case. You're not going to be very comfortable either. I have decided the market has a huge gap, and it is what I call the very "decent, ten year sofa that looks good for nine years, without selling a child." DOES NOT EXIST, until you get to the eight to ten thousand mark in price. Btw…. my own sofa is eighteen years old, and has been slipcovered twice. It looks like the day it was purchased, and is as comfortable. That same not- to -be- mentioned company does not put that quality into their product today, as they must assume nobody will pay. Too bad and way wrong.

By: Libby

Libby — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:26:57 +0000

the sofa i had before this one was filled with down (it was my grandmother's) and it drove me NUTS fluffing those pillows, especially the back pillows. its one of the biggest reasons that sofa is in our garage now. but…i guess its possible that my couch just might not have had enough down in it? who knows, but what i do know is that i'll never get another down sofa just in case.

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By: Nest Studio

Nest Studio — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:46:50 +0000

Rita comes from a British family, and I find the brits love that lived in smushed down look. Personally, I go for the foam wrapped down. I just can't deal with fluffing all the time and on a tailored sofa I don't think it works very well.