I was trying to find a perfect velvet sofa that was not boring for quite some time. To my great disappointment, they all looked alike or mimicking each other. I was looking for something exciting as well as decent quality. Then I discovered Comfy and fell in love with the whole collection. All thirteen styles are playful and, most importantly, comfortable. Also, the velvet … [Read more...]
Who Makes the Best English Arm Sofa
It always amazes me how hard it is to tell the difference between a good quality English arm sofa and its mediocre copy from a computer screen. Even more, most manufacturers claim that if you buy from them, and only from them you will get the best quality sofa ever! Because we are all confused when shopping online, I decided to compare four similar styles of sofas within … [Read more...]
Living Room Rug Placement and How to Break the Rules
In truth, there are not many rules as it comes to living room rug placement. Of course, if you ask at the store they will tell you to buy the largest rug you can afford. As far as the area rug placement style it's pretty much about cultural traditions. For example, in Ukraine (my home) a living room rug was proudly in the middle of the living room as a solo with nothing or … [Read more...]
Best Slipcovers to Save Your Sofa
Should you get a slipcover? It depends on how important your couch is to you and how much budget you have. I am addressing the topic of the best slipcovers because of this question from one of my readers: Hi Marina, I have two lovely, well-constructed sofas which are screaming, “make me pretty” as the fabric while in excellent condition is a dated floral sage green and soft … [Read more...]
I Want Better Sofa Fabric Choices to Last for Kids and Pets
Many of my readers and clients struggle to find sources that would help them to make better sofa fabric choices that will last for kids and pets. Here is something to think about - it's easier to make sound sofa fabric choices than being stressed about stains and spills all the time. We all want a sofa or a sectional that is comfortable and reasonably priced. And we … [Read more...]
