tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post4979930737834301767..comments2024-03-19T06:07:41.917-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Finding a sofa for an awkward layoutThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19146770910165598552014-09-11T11:32:53.609-04:002014-09-11T11:32:53.609-04:00LOVE it. I wrote about it recently: http://thrifty...LOVE it. I wrote about it recently: http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-family-room-sectional.htmlThrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-33312839927523361582014-08-18T22:14:15.463-04:002014-08-18T22:14:15.463-04:00Luv all the sofas the erktop is my favorite just h...Luv all the sofas the erktop is my favorite just have to decide which color :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04655752007910011956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60409316606248183852014-08-13T13:20:09.350-04:002014-08-13T13:20:09.350-04:00Just wondering, now that it has been 3 years, how ...Just wondering, now that it has been 3 years, how do you like your sofa?Polly McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448003223838121182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15218950905591473082011-10-11T18:57:11.386-04:002011-10-11T18:57:11.386-04:00Hi Love this. I think you can help me. I am tryi...Hi Love this. I think you can help me. I am trying to figure out weather to get the Ballard's design baldwin sectional or spend the extra bucks and get it from Arhaus. We're talking almost $2,000 more for pc. sectioanl and slipcover with delivery.<br />thanks, terry<br />mamble@comcast.netterrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11596414770341148152011-05-26T03:17:23.268-04:002011-05-26T03:17:23.268-04:00That sofa is very nice.. it looks a lot like the R...That sofa is very nice.. it looks a lot like the Rowe Nantucket we just got. Except it is a bit bigger. I'm snuggled into it now.. <br /><br />I actually blogged about it this morning. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417385128791787833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49520680188386415692011-04-25T23:15:47.445-04:002011-04-25T23:15:47.445-04:00I had a PB sofa/love. Run away!! The bottom cushio...I had a PB sofa/love. Run away!! The bottom cushions and back cushions will sag terrible, oh about a month after the warranty runs out. Had 2 sets of slipcovers. Talk about WORK. Taking them off, wash/dry (do you have a very large machine?) I had to do them at the laundramat. They always look sloppy and wrinkled even when ironed. Dry cleaing cost a fortune. After spending more money trying to have new foam cushions cut - I gave up and gave it away with the extra set of slipcovers. He was a bachelor - loved it. LOL<br />Now have an interim chenile sofa and 2 chairs. Next time it's leather! Had leather once - it wore like a glove, moved and gave it to my son. He's still using it and it still looks great at 15 with 2 kids, 2 dogs and a cat. BTW - my first post to a blog. Hope I didn't break any rules. <br />I love our ideas. I made the PB glass thingys ;) with the candle stick glued to the bottom. GORGEOUS Who needs PB we've got Sarah!Rosemary Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30328643067436481992011-04-19T19:21:17.519-04:002011-04-19T19:21:17.519-04:00Ahh, we're on the sofa hunt too. Layout aside,...Ahh, we're on the sofa hunt too. Layout aside, I'm steering clear of the slipcovers. Love the look- the casual, shabby chic style, but I realize that this is not my family. This is my dream world coastal beach house but not my crazy house with 3 kids under 3 and two parents who work from home. We're going the leather route. I've always been anti leather changed my mind after spending big bucks on fancy fabric sofas 4 years ago that look like junk today- all custom upholstered and beautiful and now look frumpy, lumpy, stained and terrible. I could never keep up with the washing of slipcovers as often as my family would get them dirty- and I don't like the way that jeans can 'wear' blue onto a white couch over time. We're a blue jeans family and that would drive me nuts. I'm doing a very tailored looking leather with small arms and biscuit tufting (no buttons because Lord knows they would pop off and be eaten by one of my kids). It's a clean and classic look and comes in a bazillion leather colors- I'm doing a soft gray/brown because I'm losing steam on the whole dark brown thing. Anyhow. I know that doesn't really help you, but that's where I am in the whole sofa search. Also, I love chaises too, but because we also have a weird layout and smallish space, I'm doing the matching ottoman that fits up perfectly to the sofa- I can use it as a chaise when we want and move it out of the way when we don't. Good luck with your search!Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9108682771276876112011-04-19T07:20:45.664-04:002011-04-19T07:20:45.664-04:00I have a layout very similar to yours. My windows...I have a layout very similar to yours. My windows on the back wall are a little smaller. I have a chair/ottoman where you have it positioned - just turned the other way (more toward the fireplace). I have a sectional with the largest part under the window and a chaise at the end of the second piece. The configuration of my sectional is flipped the opposite of the one in your sketch. I have a Broyhill set and while there is some smooshing in the seat where my husband sits, it has really held up well after 7 yrs. Wonder if an upholsterer could "puff up" my one back. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65868715217031277222011-04-17T21:35:54.313-04:002011-04-17T21:35:54.313-04:00I'm just catching up with blog reading - just ...I'm just catching up with blog reading - just wanted to say that we recently rearranged our living room so our couch is perpendicular to our TV as well and it has never been an issue. Like you, we often sat at an angle anyway. Also, if you do have a group over to watch something, you can always temporarily turn the couch.<br />Good luck picking between chaise and sectional. I wish we could fit either of those in with our layout.Sarah Bonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974066405699512243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-83072395233019502852011-04-13T23:05:45.126-04:002011-04-13T23:05:45.126-04:00Just a thought, how about making the formal living...Just a thought, how about making the formal living room a t.v. room? Then your family room could just be a seating area with no need to consider t.v.placement. <br /><br />Love your blog, btw. I'm a new reader and your house is beautiful!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553331107710943985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35465334301461340252011-04-13T22:30:30.016-04:002011-04-13T22:30:30.016-04:00Hi Sarah! We have a PB sectional with a chaise (a...Hi Sarah! We have a PB sectional with a chaise (and that's the one spot we hubby and I always fight for:) and you're right- that back cushion is seriously smushed! I'm over the "fluffing ritual" - ha! And I love your new cafe curtains- that fabric is so cheery!Megan // Honey We're Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786515224193334674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-212449740807598472011-04-13T20:53:03.234-04:002011-04-13T20:53:03.234-04:00Unless those back cushions are attached you will b...Unless those back cushions are attached you will be fluffing and worse if they are because you won't be able to! Tightback is the best and you can add big pillows if you must. Also I think you will regret allowing a walk space between the viewer and the tv. It won't feel right. And no matter what you think now, that angle for tv viewing from the sofa will look and be awkward. Leave the tv where it is and leave the sofa where it is but get a small sectional and put the smaller leg of the "L" on the walkway side, not the window side. Or small sofa where it is now and a nice swivel compact club chair on the walkway side, you may even have room for one on the window side too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-27809016678377438312011-04-13T13:08:43.079-04:002011-04-13T13:08:43.079-04:00One thing to consider if you put furniture in fron...One thing to consider if you put furniture in front of the window.... I know you have pets, so remember that the back of your couch will be the "lounging place du jour". You'll probably want to have a blanket or something there to catch most of the fur and dirt that will accumulate, otherwise you'd better buy stock in the 3M rollers!Hallie Ehttp://heevans79@hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31087207213832890492011-04-11T15:03:43.336-04:002011-04-11T15:03:43.336-04:00Hi, wow you've been through it. We have microf...Hi, wow you've been through it. We have microfiber and LOVE it with 2 children and a dog (who is allowed on furniture) with just an hour or so spent with soapy water and a wash cloth I can get the thing looking new again. IT AWESOME. We also have a chase on ours and it's fantastic, allows 2 adults if wanted to lay out on the couch. Slip Covers, unless they are the "spandex" ones I HATE them, don't stay put and always look wrinkled. Good luckAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385256257052477049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84159286494694830962011-04-11T02:52:48.967-04:002011-04-11T02:52:48.967-04:00In case you're still searching ~ I have had a ...In case you're still searching ~ I have had a Rowe sofa for about 5 years and LOVE it! You can get them slipcovered and they have LOTS of fabrics to choose from as well. I have put my slipcovers in the washer and haven't had any issues at all.Speedfit Push Fittingshttp://www.we-heat.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-55181393978739579802011-04-10T19:47:38.293-04:002011-04-10T19:47:38.293-04:00In case you're still searching ~ I have had a ...In case you're still searching ~ I have had a Rowe sofa for about 5 years and LOVE it! You can get them slipcovered and they have LOTS of fabrics to choose from as well. I have put my slipcovers in the washer and haven't had any issues at all.Kurt, Emily, Ethan & Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03062593916037021487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21463286357535185422011-04-10T03:47:00.483-04:002011-04-10T03:47:00.483-04:00Hi there! We have the same room layout- corner fir...Hi there! We have the same room layout- corner fireplace and all, so I feel your pain. I have a Linden Street Friday sofa purchased from JC Penny furniture store. Very affordable, comfortable, and slipcovered. I LOVE it!!! Down filled cushions that hold their shape- worth looking in to. Good luck. Laura in AlaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-23128513620870872102011-04-10T02:47:29.226-04:002011-04-10T02:47:29.226-04:00Sofa shopping tip: Aurhaus is made in the USA, not...Sofa shopping tip: Aurhaus is made in the USA, not sure where Ballard makes their stuff. (in case that matters to you)<br /><br />Also, ask them how the sofas are made, that might be the main difference...hand tied springs versus sinuousness steel. Hand tied is easier to repair in the long run. <br /><br />re: slip covers - mine look messy, but it might be because I don't 'make' my couch often. There are ways to roll up magazines to anchor the extra fabric, but if the couch is slipcovered by the manufacturer, then it will fit the couch more like a tailored suit and therefore be less messy. <br /><br />Hope that helps!Eclectic Bride-Wife-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021506069205026402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47645457720097943292011-04-09T21:51:51.441-04:002011-04-09T21:51:51.441-04:00Thank you so much for this post!!!! WE are starti...Thank you so much for this post!!!! WE are starting to look for a sectional and are having the hardest time! Mostly finding something that fits our budget, color choices, will hold up to kids and pets and etc. Anyway, this was the best thing to read right now. I don't know if we have this store out here in Southern CA but I will check and definitely read that GH article!!! Thanks!!! Oh, and also, so glad to see where I can make a great floor plan.Le Annehttp://www.yardsaleprincess1.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15683258698868886512011-04-09T20:09:16.269-04:002011-04-09T20:09:16.269-04:00I LOVE the idea of putting the sofa at an angle in...I LOVE the idea of putting the sofa at an angle in front of the fireplace with the tv above it! You could still do this with a sectional and could have your chair to the left of the fireplace facing in toward the windows!kaydubyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943507883422143384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40614102529973776302011-04-09T15:52:08.034-04:002011-04-09T15:52:08.034-04:00Sarah, I have one concern: If you put your tv on ...Sarah, I have one concern: If you put your tv on the dresser opposite the windows, you will get glare from the light of the windows during daytime viewing. I don't know if that's something you do (or your little one does) but I watch during the days from time to time and it's a BIG deal for me. So...our tv has no window opposite it to avoid that problem. Just a thought...Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448709427092429899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31010330760547317102011-04-09T15:37:43.703-04:002011-04-09T15:37:43.703-04:00**a reasonable price. Sorry about that....bad pro...**a reasonable price. Sorry about that....bad proofreader!! (me).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-41425245098687226412011-04-09T15:34:55.862-04:002011-04-09T15:34:55.862-04:00I sympathize with your search for a sofa. I spent...I sympathize with your search for a sofa. I spent about two years looking for what I wanted without having to spend PB prices. I finally got lucky and found a brand that makes a great comfy sofa that also makes slipcovers for it at a reasonable price, Norwalk is the manufacturer and you can even build your own sofa on their website!! I wanted a sofa with two slips so I could change out for summer or winter. This company only makes sofas with fabric upholstery, no muslin, so I had it upholstered in the winter fabric and the slip made of a light beige canvas/linen type fabric. It has separate seat and back cushion covers (6 total on mine), that zip and a large base cover that goes on first. I wash about twice a year, hardly ever leave cover off cause I love it. It's easy to wash, line dry and put on just SLIGHTLY damp so it never looks wrinkled. There is no fluffing needed, hard to tell its a slip. Had it 2 years and no regrets. Sofa ran about $1,000 (93") with tax, depends on fabric and they have tons of different ones. I caught them when they had 20% off fabric which they do once a year. I'm going to have another slip made in a different color as they are only about $300 depending on fabric choice. I bought a chair as well and they even covered a footstool I had in the left over sofa fabric. Also you get zippered throw pillow covers with the upholstery and the slip!! It's a reputable company that has a great product at a reasonable. I will buy any upholstery I need in the future from them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77083090089198305492011-04-09T09:38:26.093-04:002011-04-09T09:38:26.093-04:00Hey Sarah, I'll a little late to this post but...Hey Sarah, I'll a little late to this post but I'm sofa shopping & rearranging too! I'm looking at slipsovers that are a thicker fabric like tapestry or a woven/chenille blend to handle the kids & dog! I wouldn't do a thin cotton. I love the sofas we have but want to change the coloring to lighter - but a pattern for the kids, dog, dirt issue. <br /><br />On your arrangement, honestly, I liked the first one better. The single chair facing the tv in the 2nd idea looks lonely. I'd keep the tv near the fireplace or mount above fp. Then put sofa at angle or straight on with extra chair facing sofa. Think: 2 people tlaking to eachother, you need at least one arrangement of seating facing eachother. <br /><br />Other idea, get a loveseat and another club chair so the sofa isn't so big. Have fun, can't wait to see what you do! Oh, I know you need a new sofa anyway, but the slipcover site I found is: http://www.slipcovershop.com/index.asp and again, I'd only go with heavier fabrics. And this place you can cover cushions seperately whereas most companies only do one-piece or two pc covers that you have to keep fixing.Nan ~ Playful Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682863906580922601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7468141073189468202011-04-09T09:00:09.860-04:002011-04-09T09:00:09.860-04:00I got an arhaus sofa in a sale about 6 years ago (...I got an arhaus sofa in a sale about 6 years ago (floor model, $700!!!) and it is very well built. However, the down cushions on the back do become very slouchy and I have to keep adjusting them. It is definitely a quality sofa though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com