I really like the look of tight back, upholstered sofas. I want something with very clean lines and as little frump and fluff as possible, while still being comfy enough for Netflix movie marathons. It needs to have arms (to hold up pillows for snuggling during said marathon) and did I mention stain resistant fabric? (But not microfiber.)
This is the Jasper sofa from Room & Board and I have loved it for a long time. It does come in a variety of non microfiber stain resistant fabrics- some even look like linen weaves, which I love.
The jury is still out for me on the new Eliot sofa by West Elm. I like it, but I think they made it a TOUCH too bulky in the arms. And the back is a few inches too short.
This one from Pottery Barn....well, it's fine. But do I want fine or do I want fabulous?
Ahh, Mitchell Gold. So many here I love. Sidenote- they are having a floor model sale right now and you could pick up some really nice, almost perfect furniture for 40-60% off! Go!
I saw this one as a floor model in chocolate velvet- the nail heads are so sleek and sexy.
I like the swooped arms, but I think Andrew will veto this one.
This looks comfy, but perhaps a bit bottom-heavy?
My decision may be made for me with this name!!!! And I actually LOVE it as well!
These next two are by Ethan Allen and are of the same name- so they are different takes on a similar silhouette. I like both!
The next two are by Boston Interiors- budget friendly, big fabric selection and both pretty cute. The first is a take on the Petrie sofa by C&B (which is next!).
Ahh, the Petrie sofa. When I saw this one in white in "The Break Up" I swooned. Loved it. (Also loved Jennifer Aniston's clothes and jewelry!) But in person it leaves a bit to be desired on the quality front. The cushions look like they would flatten out like pancakes over time.
So there you have it, my sofa picks! Now if only our tax return would allow the actual purchase of such sofas! We shall see.... :)
5 comments:
I really like the Mitchell Gold one. Seems like it would fit the best in your place.
We were struggling with the same thing but ended up getting a West Elm basic because it was on super extra clearance and was nice enough that we couldn't justify paying more for something else.
But I have a question - it is possible to just scotchguard the whole sofa ourselves, right? I ask because our new couch is white and we, too, have a dog....
Yes, you could scotch guard the sofa yourself for some protection.
Hi! I just discovered your blog last week when I was home sick and I adore so much of the items you post about. I too am looking for a sofa and just posted the Baxter in my journal. Anyway, good luck on the search and I just want to say that I LOVE your style, it's all very inspirational.
Oh, and you may want to check out Robin Bruce if you haven't, they have a couple neat styles too.
Two cents from the peanut gallery:
We recently bought the Jasper from Room and Board, and I have to say I'm not 100% in love. The cushions flattened out pretty quickly (though that may be because my rear seems permanently attached to it these days-ha!). But it looks great stylistically, and the fabric really is stain resistant. For a non-microfiber, that's pretty fantastic.
Also, we have a pup just about Baxter's size, and she loves to jump all over it. It's held up well so far in that regard, and we can get dirty paw prints off with water and some blotting. Overall, ok construction, great fabric.
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