This is the second blog in our series of posts about how the best sofas are constructed. (If you haven’t read our first post on frame material and construction, start there.) This one focuses on suspension systems--what prevents you from sinking down to the floor when you sit in a sofa or chair. ... Read More about Sinuous Springs vs Eight-Way Hand Tied: Our Sofa Suspension Decoder
Low Arm Sofa or High Arm Sofa – Which is Better for Comfort?
Different styles of sofa and chair arms can definitely make a style impact, but that’s not the only factor to think about when considering the arms. How high or low the arms are on a piece of furniture can make a big impact on how comfortable it ends up being. Arm Height is one of the four factors ... Read More about Low Arm Sofa or High Arm Sofa – Which is Better for Comfort?
Standard Sofa Back Height: Should You Go Shorter or Taller?
The back height of a piece of furniture can have a big impact on how comfortable it is (and how it looks in your space). Go too short with a sofa’s back and you won’t be able to rest your head behind you while watching TV. Go too high with it and the sofa can overwhelm your room. Back Support is one ... Read More about Standard Sofa Back Height: Should You Go Shorter or Taller?
Sofa Frames: What Kind Are the Best?
Many of our customers come to us after shopping around at plenty of other stores, which means they’ve looked at lots of sofas that all seem to be pretty similar, just with different names and prices. And that is really what’s so frustrating about furniture shopping: What often differentiates the ... Read More about Sofa Frames: What Kind Are the Best?
Furniture Without Flame Retardants: Why This Is So Important
Sometimes we read something that makes us shake our head at the sheer stupidity of it all. And that’s exactly how we reacted when researching the history of flame retardant chemicals in furniture. It’s one of those things that sounds like a great idea (Furniture that won’t catch fire? How safe!), ... Read More about Furniture Without Flame Retardants: Why This Is So Important