Cats must scratch! It's their nature. Many of my clients and readers ask about cat-friendly fabric sofa and fabric choices that are more durable for cats. I have to stop here and say that there are no miracles and cat-proof upholstery fabric is a marketing gimmick just like many others. I don't want to upset you, my dear, but the truth is that if your cat is not … [Read more...]
Find Your Perfect Handmade Velvet Sofa
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...]
