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This Just In: SF Woman Wins Ugly Couch Contest

casasugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:45:12 -0800

After over 10 years of living with her worn, outdated, '70s sofa, four years of determined contest entry, and 6,400 votes in her favor, San Francisco resident Julie Lee has been named the owner of America's ugliest couch, winning a $5,000 living room makeover designed by HGTV's Kim Myles. For the past four years, Lee has entered Sure Fit's Ugly Couch Contest, and now, her effort has paid off.

To hear what Lee has to say about her living room makeover plans, as well as to tell me about your own ugly couch experiences,

Love It or Hate It? Carved Frame Sofa

casasugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:30:55 -0800

I love the carved maple frame and nailhead trim on this Carved Frame Sofa ($5,999), but its leather upholstery kind of turns me off. What's your take?

Love It or Hate It? Carved Frame Sofa

Love it

Hate it

Undecided

Do You Have a Patterned Sofa?

casasugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:15:10 -0800

Patterned sofas had their heyday in the '60s and '70s, and now retailers like Anthropologie are championing them again. Here in the apartment of actress Krysten Ritter, shot by photographer Todd Selby, a vintage sofa mixed with mid-century furnishings and artwork looks of the moment, not dated. But, there's a certain practicality that comes with solid colored sofas, especially considering the prices of reupholstery.Source

Do You Have a Patterned Sofa?

Yes, I have a patterned sofa.

I have both patterned and solid.

My sofa has a subtle pattern.

I have a solid colored sofa.

Do You Snuggle Up on the Sofa?

casasugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:00:18 -0800

Now that the temperatures have dipped, I've added a few lap blankets and afghans to the living room. They sit in a pretty crate next to the sofa, and are the first thing I reach for when I crack open a book or watch a DVD. Do you snuggle up with blankets on the sofa, too? Source

Do You Snuggle Up on the Sofa?

Definitely. I love to curl up with my favorite lap blanket. It's so cozy!

Sometimes, but my house is pretty warm and cozy as is.

It's still too hot in my city to cozy up with blankets!

No, I'm not a blanket fan.

Other. I'll tell you in the comments.

Nice and New: Home Decorators Tamara Sofa

casasugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:00:53 -0700

I've always loved the feminine shape of French settee sofas, but they rarely look comfortable. So, I was delighted to come across the Home Decorators Tamara Sofa ($1049), which features a plush white cushion seat and two back pillows, in addition to stylish curves. While the white upholstery may frighten some of you, it can always be reupholstered in a darker fabric, tossed with a throw, or even printed to make it more stain-concealing. At $1,049, the sofa is really a steal for what it is, and if you purchase it before Nov. 10, you can take advantage of Home Decorator's Customer Reward Days, which will land you a $10 reward for every $50 you spend (i.e. $209).

Love It or Hate It? Tiger Stripe Sofa

casasugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:30:44 -0700

Have you tired of zebra stripes? Maybe tigers are your next true love. If so, maybe you'll want to sink into this Tiger Stripe Sofa ($5,650). Made of beechwood that's been given a dark finish, it also comes with leather cushions and leopard pillows, for added animal magnetism.

Love It or Hate It? Tiger Stripe Sofa

Love it

Hate it

Undecided

DIY: Quick Fix For Pet-Gnawed Sofa

casasugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:30:54 -0700

For those of us who live with a cat or a dog, the joys of pet ownership are nearly endless. There's the thrill of returning home from a busy day to an enthusiastic pup, or the contentment of having a kitty curl up in your lap while you're reading at night. However, one thing that both cats and dogs are often guilty of doing is wrecking furniture. Even though my dog isn't allowed on the furniture while we're home, we still have to throw a sheet over the sofa because we know that as soon as we close the door and leave for work, Ozzie will jump up on the sofa and settle in. It's even more of a bummer when a pet rips up furniture.

Instead of replacing her sofa when her dog went a little nuts on it, one Craftster member came up with a creative solution to remedy her ripped sofa arm. To see what she did,

Sale Alert: 25 Percent Off Upholstery at Anthropologie

casasugar — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:15:13 -0700

Now, it's no secret that I have a chronically soft spot in my heart for Anthropologie sofas and chairs. So imagine my delight when I found out that their upholstered furniture is now 25 percent off through Sept. 30. As if you needed more temptation to moon over their beautiful choices of textiles for their pieces! Check out some of my favorite finds below.

Would You Buy a Bright Sofa?

casasugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:30:39 -0700

Many people prefer neutral colors when choosing a sofa, but bright jewel tones can really pack a design punch. What's your style? Source

Would You Buy a Bright Sofa?

Yes, I love bright colors. I'd definitely buy a bright sofa.

I prefer to keep bright colors in accessories, not major pieces.

I am a neutrals-only type gal.

I could go either way!

Other. I'll tell you in the comments.

Nice and New: Ikea Klintbo Blue Cover

casasugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00:01 -0700

One thing that's awesome about Ikea sofas is that nearly all of them have covers that are removable and washable. This makes them great for living with kids or very messy people. Even if you're neat as a pin and child-free, though, the novelty of switching out the look of your living room for less than $250 is certainly a treat. If you have an Ektorp sofa or are considering acquiring one, then take a look at the cool new Ikea Klintbo Blue Cover ($249). Too busy you say? I disagree; this could look amazing in a funky living room like Rachel Comey's, which was recently featured in Domino.

To see a closeup of this fabric swatch and to hear about this textile pattern's history,