I need a new sofa for this beloved stress trap of a house. I need it so that I can decorate and organize around it. It feels like an incredibly fundamental next step in getting this project closer to that non-existent, “You are never really done” finish line.
Just like all of the other amazing product searches… this one has left me in a maze of browser tabs. So what’s the problem? Is it money? No, it isn’t. It’s the space. Of course I don’t want to drop a real serious chunk of change on a sofa, but at this point I would if it was right. Unfortunately, I don’t think I have found my unicorn sofa yet. I’m a little unclear why 108 is such a popular couch measurement but that is really the case.
Here is where I’ve looked:
Wayfair (Perigold, Wayfair, AllModern, Birch Lane)
Interior Define
Article
West Elm
Pottery Barn
Crate + Barrell
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Ikea
World Market
Jordan’s Furniture
Joybird
What are the challenges:
Space = ideally it shouldn’t be wider than 98 inches
Height = I’d like to keep it low profile
Style = I don’t want it to look like a cheap, foam, square sofa
What would be great:
detachable cushions
chaise feature on the right
bonus storage in the chaise
top / Haven Sectional @ West Elm (108 inches)
bottom / Shelter Sectional @ West Elm (105 inches)
Current Options?
So where do I stand right now? I feel pretty convinced that I can’t compromise on the space. I just don’t want the sofa to be taking over the entire first floor. I don’t want everything to feel crowded. 98 inches feels like a very realistic amount of space. Given that, I’m down to really two options: one from Wayfair and an Ikea one.
Ikea Vimle $1200 // I was pretty set on the Ikea one for a week or so – but went to the store and changed my mind. That being said, I’ve scoured the internet for another couch that has the same dimensions as that one … and it’s just not in existence. The Ikea version makes me feel good about cost and size. [code QJ3RQ to see online]
Pros = shape, cost, washable covers
Cons = cheap looking?
Wayfair Perrault Sectional $1500 // My favorite thing is that I can return it.
Pros = 100% returnable for store credit
Cons = I am not convinced in any of the measurements on the Wayfair site. Sometimes they make sense and sometimes they do not. See the example below…
