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Monday, January 8th, 2018
What details do you see on the Hooker Furniture Living Room Chester Stationary Sofa?
When you’ve been seriously thinking about updating your sofa, you might want to look at other factors apart from the fabric. The details like banding, tufting, and nailheads can present a dressed up sofa or one that’s just casual.
Learn which ones can make your sofa appear more traditional, modern, or simply spectacular.
The Sofa Seam
One element that makes a sofa unique is the seam. Seam styles vary greatly from one sofa to the next. If you have no idea what a seam looks like, then find the edges right where the fabric is sewn. This may be a small part of the sofa and its impact may even be subtle but this is one of those things that can make your sofa look casual or formal.
The Sofa Flat Stitches
There are various stitch types but there are only some that produce a flat-looking seam. Top stitches are quite common and as are the blind seam and the French seam. The overall look that these types of stitches provide is a modern one. Compared to welts, they are less fancy because they are meant to tone down sofas.
The Sofa Welt
That part of your sofa that appears like a thin cord and runs along its seams are your welts. These are also commonly found on seat cushion and throw pillow edges. Welts add a tailored look to your sofa, hence, they make your sofa appear more traditional.
Make this part of your seat pop by making it a different color from the fabric. Graphic touches work well with pieces that come in distinct shapes.
The Sofa Skirt Banding
If your sofa has a skirt, then you can have a band added. This is a different kind of fabric that’s sewn at the bottom. It is about 1-9 inches wide and it used to break up the upholstery’s monotony. When you’re going to use it, though, be sure to limit it to just one seating unit and not the entire furniture fleet as these bands can also overwhelm.
The Non-skirt Banding Type
Banding can also be used on sofas that do not have a skirt. This is done when half an inch of fabric is added at the bottom then keep the piece in place by adding nailheads.
This is a wonderful decorative style in more traditional settings. If you want an ultra-modern setup, then this is not your go-to design.
The Sofa Flange
This is a fabric right on the cushion which extends beyond the sofa seam. You are bound to see a border that resembles a flat fabric. This is also used on sofa cushions, throws, and slipcovered seating units.
A sofa flange is supposed to give the seat a more formal appearance.
The Sofa Diamond Tufting
If you’ve seen depressions on the most stylish sofas in the past, then you have probably seen tufting. This is created by pulling a button and threading it through the fabric. Tufting that creates a diamond pattern is known as the diamond tuft – quite an apt name don’t you think?
Diamond tufting offers a formal or a more traditional look. The buttons’ fabrics can also be altered. Use faux pearls if you want to up the level of poshness in your living room.
There are many other kinds of tufting. Find out if the waffle tuft, which is created through the sewing of fabric together, is the style for you. This kind is not too fancy so it’s alright to use in masculine or Mid-century style homes.
The Sofa Nailhead Trim
Nailhead trim is most apt for rustic, modern or formal surroundings, meaning, it is highly adaptable. While it is seen as a more traditional decorative element, you still can use it with a mixture of traditional and modern.
Nailheads are commonly seen on sofa borders either at one part of the seating unit or throughout the entire piece.
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017
Flexsteel Living Room Fabric Sectional 7564-Sect
The purchase of a sofa is one of the first investments that a homeowner has to make. It is a permanent furniture piece that will sit in the living room for a long time so, yes, take your sweet, sweet time in shopping for the right one.
First, Research
Buying your first sofa or even your second or third is not an easy task. This is something that requires a lot of thinking and wise decision-making. This is, after all, the focal point in the family room. When used daily, it could even be subjected to the most rigorous family activities.
Your sofa is an investment piece. So scour the Internet, magazines, and books on interior design to know what kind you would bring home.
Define What You Want
Just like any other decision in life, you must first know what you want. In order to pick the type of sofa for the living room or just about any space in your home, consider its function, the room size, as well as its configurations.
The standard sofa range from about 6-8 feet long. Its average height is around 37 inches but the contemporary ones could be 4 inches shorter. If you have a taller and a bulkier couch then be sure to place it against the wall.
A recliner is a sofa that is generally suitable for family and media rooms. Judging by its name, of course, it offers an amazing reclining feature.
A chaise, on the other hand, is a sofa that allows you to prop your feet up. It looks stylish as it is a cross between a sectional and the recliner.
Lastly, the sectional is generally for bigger rooms or for smaller rooms that don’t seem to look right with scattered chairs.
Another thing that you need to check is the type of cushions that will go with the sofa. Will you take the loose-cushion back, the semi-attached back, or the tight back?
Nailheads and tufted back and arms are perfect for those who are looking to add some flair to their home.
As for the upholstery, you have a choice among microfiber (best for homes with kids and pets), acrylic (great for sunroom or patio use), leather (withstands wear and tear), and linen (for elegance and formality).
Choose also if you’re going to use slipcovers or not.
Check the Sofa Construction
Quality sofas are often heavy and solid. Check the kind of wood that was used to make this piece of furniture. Frames that are made of kiln-dried wood like birch, alder, oak or maple are all surely durable.
Check also the frame and its joints. Look for the double dowel types and also the glued then screwed on corner blocks. The best sofas have legs that are a continuous part of the frame (though there are sofas that have removable feet so they can be easily brought in through smaller doorways).
If you’re choosing leather or fabric, make sure that you have the durable type.
Measurements Matter
Before you sofa shop, measure the room size. Measure also the current furniture’s dimensions. You can only afford to get the overstuffed sofa piece if you have a sprawling space to place it in. If not, there are many other options to save some space while not totally giving up on style and comfort.
Furniture measurement generally asks for the width, length, depth, and height. You need these dimensions so that you can determine whether or not the sofa will fit in. Measure also the diagonal depth if you have to bring in a sofa to a tight entryway.
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Saturday, July 16th, 2016
The Hooker Furniture Living Room Huntington Morrison Stationary Sofa is already awesome on its own.
Good ol’ days those are, when your grandma used to knit covers for your tables and chairs at home. These seem to exude a homey charm that is just difficult to resist. You may deem these accents to be traditional but you would be surprised at how versatile each of them could get.
Getting to Know the Knit Fabric
A knitted fabric is different from woven ones because of their single continuous yarn that comes in loops and beautiful braid formations. These cute loops give the knitted fabrics their characteristic elasticity.
Classic cable-knit blankets are often draped over benches, sofas, beds and chairs for obvious reasons – to create a down-home look. Pretty much everyone also favors the off-white knitted fabric more than any other color. This might be because it offers a universally comforting look with its pure cotton yarn and all.
The Sofa Sweater
If sweaters can cover beds, then what’s stopping you from using them on your sofa, too? A canopy can shield soft fibers from harsh elements. This only proves that a knitted cover can also look and feel great even in warmer weathers.
Other Smart Sofa Covers
The classic sofa often comes with a neutral color. Though it often comes with a durable fabric, nothing should stop you from dressing it up. You have the leeway to use throws, pillows, and textiles. There are many other ways to dress up almost every aesthetic.
Say no to the sofa being a bore by injecting texture, pattern, and interesting colors. Even a single lumbar pillow on a simple linen sofa should be able to provide a bold statement because of its length and color. A simple way to add impact on any neutral furniture piece is to add a patterned pillow. This is great for those who prefer the minimalist appeal.
Sometimes, all it just takes is an exciting textile draped across the seat of a boring sofa. This should inject a huge dose of color and pattern but in a non-committal sort of way. For those who are bold enough to use a patterned sofa can drape a simple solid-colored fabric or blanket over it. This should protect the seating unit from sticky hands and stinky paws.
A bolster that reflects the same bold-colored accessories throughout the room is certainly going to be eye-catching. This piece can tie with the colors of an artwork hanging on one of the living room walls while making a powerful statement of its own.
Decorative pillows on a cream sofa could have the same exciting color or they could contrast the solid or patterned look that the sofa offers. When you see a thing of beauty such as this sofa, wouldn’t you be enthused to cuddle up with your loved on at night?
A natural linen sofa can be everything but boring because it can have an exciting cover that comes in a variety of color, shape or texture. Pillows can either stand out or make the sofa fade in the background or it could blend with the background and make a superstar out of the sofa.
A mixture of pillow patterns and sizes will give the sofa a sophisticated look. Have them mirror-arranged, meaning, each piece should have a spouse.
If you ever want to try any of these in your home, then begin by picking accent pieces like slipseats or stools, natural eye-catchers, all of them. These will surely make the sofa’s dress a lot more interesting. This is also great when you want to achieve a more eclectic glow in the living room.
So, should you dress up your sofa?
Absolutely.
Fine Furniture Design Living Room Sofa With Wood Arm Panel 0810-01 shows how stripes and florals can actually work together.
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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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