Ordering my dream sofa, but HELP, which length?
Redoing my living room, and I've decided on the Fielding sofa by Mitchell Gold, with the lines of a Chesterfield but cleaner and less fussy. It will be covered in a mocha linen-type fabric.
But I am agonizing over which length, 94" versus 106." (Height and depth are the same, 30" and 46", respectively--yes, it's a deep sofa!) I'm leaning toward 106" length.
So the wall overall is 149". Current sofa is 89"w x 39"d x 39"h with seat dimensions of 69"w x 24".
In favor of the 106":
- 82" seating width (vs 70" on the 94-inch) means tall husband can lie down fully, maybe can seat 3 people more comfortably
- it has 3 seat cushions instead of 2, which for some reason appeals to me more visually
- the 106" length seems more proportionate to the super 46" depth and those fat rolled arms, i.e. overall a little longer and leaner
Against the 106", In favor of the 94"
- 106" only allows for 21.5" on either side if sofa is placed symmetrically on center of wall
I'm attaching the company photos of the sofa in question, and then my attempt to approximate the look of the 106" with cardboard boxes and painter's tape! Hope you have great imaginations.
But I am agonizing over which length, 94" versus 106." (Height and depth are the same, 30" and 46", respectively--yes, it's a deep sofa!) I'm leaning toward 106" length.
So the wall overall is 149". Current sofa is 89"w x 39"d x 39"h with seat dimensions of 69"w x 24".
In favor of the 106":
- 82" seating width (vs 70" on the 94-inch) means tall husband can lie down fully, maybe can seat 3 people more comfortably
- it has 3 seat cushions instead of 2, which for some reason appeals to me more visually
- the 106" length seems more proportionate to the super 46" depth and those fat rolled arms, i.e. overall a little longer and leaner
Against the 106", In favor of the 94"
- 106" only allows for 21.5" on either side if sofa is placed symmetrically on center of wall
I'm attaching the company photos of the sofa in question, and then my attempt to approximate the look of the 106" with cardboard boxes and painter's tape! Hope you have great imaginations.
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putting it where you suggest would mean it completely blocks the open kitchen/living room/family room concept. so the current placement is best we think.
Take your wall measurement (149") and subtract the amount of space you need for your round end table. Center your sofa on whatever that result is. You already have height on the right from that (fantastic, btw) floor lamp and valance. You can balance that by putting something on the wall above your new sofa. One large something...maybe a round or oval mirror or shiny thing to tie in with your floor lamp.
Once you have the new sofa in, take a picture. Then you can play around by drawing the shape, size and placement of your wall art, before you buy and hang it.
Opt to go smaller in length for the sofa, then maintain your proportions in getting a bigger, more chunky end table. Mix up the shapes of the end tables if your not symmetrical minded, by having one square and one round.
Good Luck!
Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
You then could use a pair of small cocktail tables in front of the love seat in the bay. If you are going for comfort then add side tables next to the long sofa if the space permits. They are always more comfortable than reaching for a drink on a coffee table. A tight topped ottoman with a large tray is more useful in a living/family room than a coffee table.
Sometimes the furniture is a little more important than if it looks perfect in a room. :=) PS, besides, that couch of yours will be the star performer! It is a beauty. great choice.
Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID