We love our current sofa and have enjoyed it to the max! It was a hand-me down given to us by my sister-in-law and brother-in-law when we moved into our first apartment together – a major upgrade from the small Ikea sofa I purchased right out of college. We have spent many Friday nights curled up on it. Our overnight guests have always raved about how comfortable it is to crash on it. Not to mention, I’ve spent countless hours editing photos in my little corner of the couch while the hubs watched the game on his. So yea…it has served us well these last five years! However, it’s time to move on and find one that fits our lifestyle and decor in the new place.
Given the amount of use it gets and that it’s our first “big” purchase for the new house, it’s a decision that we are not taking lightly. I’ve been doing a lot of online browsing, but it’s nothing like trying them out in person. Some that I loved online were not as impressive in person. And some that I completely dismissed became clear front-runners. We are running into some minor differences in opinion: I like clean lines and modern silhouettes and Kleber wants deep seating and lots of pillows. Finding a happy compromise is proving to be quite the challenge, but we’re definitely having a blast testing out all the options.
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Tiera - Fun! I love the 2nd one on the left, the one with the tufting on the back. And the one with the recliner built in seems pretty awesome!
Cafe Fashionista - Gah! I love seeing completely furnished rooms, but I tell you I am so not a good furniture shopper. I went sofa shopping with my mother once and wanted to die. Haha! :P
Amy - I can only imagine how hard it would be to find the perfect sofa, seeing how my taste would be in the middle of you two. I’m all for comfort and snuggling down in . . . yet I don’t want it to look frumpy. :)
I can’t wait to see which one you end up with . . . good luck!
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - The 2nd on the left was my favorite, but Kleber hated it! Said it wasn’t comfy and too fancy for our living room :( I’ll sacrifice a little comfort for some pretty eye candy.
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - That’s what we’re searching for now (the best of both worlds), but it’s harder than it looks. I definitely want to avoid “frumpy” by all means :)
Angelia Sims - I think he likes the recliner couch. :-) Shopping for something cool that you will spend a lot of time on is important and tough. I don’t envy the process. Have fun! Can’t wait to see what you get. :-)
Life with Kaishon - It is so fun to watch you do all of these homey things : ) I LOVE it!
The Guilty Hyena - I love the smell of new furnishings, my imagination runs wild at showrooms, though the toughest thing to narrow down is one certain look or style and comfort factor. Oh and I forgot the sofa Scotchgard to protect it against stains. I do love the whole process, I hear that not everyone does.
Mindy - nothing like sofa shopping to really get you noticing differences in your significant other! One of our biggest disagreements has been over the color of our counter and whether its gray or olive green (and clearly its olive green), but its pretty funny that after 10+ years of marriage we still see little things so differently. and, dont get me started on TV shopping….
enjoy your shopping :)
Gloria - I love the look of white sofas, but I know for a fact I’d go nuts trying to keep it pristine! We currently have a light gray sofa which I’m really happy with :-)
Camila Faria - I have to agree with Gloria, I love the idea of a white sofa, but it’s not pratical at all. I miss shopping for furniture. For the look on Kleber’s face, I think you guys are having a great time sofa shopping!
Christina Lee - OH I’m so confused!!! Good luck :D
Sarah - Dodeline Design - Oh what fun! I am about ready to get a new sofa, but am waiting to get the house first :-) It’s a big deal! Love the ones you’re looking at!
Irma - Enjoy your shopping!
I like the first and the last one. Just saying
God Bless your New Home
Love Irma
Donna - Tryng them out is the best part! I was very close to getting the left one, bottom row in the first set of pics.. But went with a west elm one instead because of the genuine leather. Good luck!
Leia - We went sofa shopping over the weekend, too! I finally found something that I love, but it’s going to take three weeks to get it reupholstered. Please show us what you finally choose! :)
Elle sees - I’ve been mattress shopping recently. And the info on my great granny was in the post below the one you commented on. She’s doing so much better! But not like she used to be. :(
Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - Oh furniture shopping can be super frustrating, especially when there’s a difference in styles. I’m with yout, clean lines and contemporary sillouettes, so does my vote count? But I’m so excited for the house coming along, I have to admit, a part of me is envious. I’ll just live vicariously through you two!
camille - a sofa is everything! the one i have is really comfortable, but it’s proven to be too stuffy for summer in Rio! and i’m on your side, i’m also not a big fan of lots of pillows! lol
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - We were looking at West Elm sofas too, but the bad reviews kind of scared me away. Hope your experience was pleasant and that you love your sofa :)
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - Hopefully, she will make a full recovery in no time :)