I mentioned a mysterious plan to better hide the fact that our sofa was peeling apart (I was just going to sort of loosely upholster on some fabric for a permanent “throw blanket” cover situation), but I spotted a great sofa deal over the weekend and, after an afternoon spent agonizing over the impromptu purchase, we decided to just get sofa outta the house and move on. It makes me angry every time we sit on it which, embarrassingly, is pretty often.
It retailed for over $1000 (weep) but the same sofa-bed, no longer advertised as “bi-cast” leather but as “faux” leather, is about $700 now. Because the sofa bed part still functions perfectly, I posted our sofa in the classifieds, asking $80.00, and got one reply, from a woman asking me where I got my ottoman.
Another woman thought one of my photos (stolen from my blog) was a magazine shot. All flattering, but not helpful.
After a day, we posted an ad for the sofa in the free section and were inundated with replies. Approximately 700 page views and more than 20 replies. After the first person to respond bailed, I contacted people in the order they contacted me but people are picky. Nobody liked that it had flaws (well, that is why it is FREE). Finally, a nice guy confirmed a pick-up time and promptly came over. The sofa is perfect for his in-the-process-of-being-finished basement. We got to chatting and he even offered his assistance and truck if we ever need to move big items. I thought that was nice and I was grateful to have this sofa moved out of our space:
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| One last look at the sofa . . . |
The “new” sofa is lighter, so here’s our super scientific approach to deciding if its the right choice:
1. Cover the existing sofa in light duvets & blankets.
2. Tape a leather sample swatch onto the blanket (it wouldn’t stick to the wall).
3. Tape up an image of the sofa in question, for reference.
4. Stare at it, from different chairs in the room.
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| I call this photo, “Contemplation”. |
It’s funny how a little thing like switching a sofa can really make a huge mess, lol.
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| I predict there is much cleaning/organizing in my future. |
More details coming soon!
I know that sofa has been the bane of your existence for ages, so I'm glad you decided to get another one. I can't wait to see it.
Looking forward to pictures of the new one…
I'm cleaning as fast as I can . . . 🙂
Wow you did a fantastic job!
Oh yay, glad you are getting a sofa!can't wait to see it :)Amy
Katherine: I'm glad you liked my living room before. I did too. But soon I will post photos of the new sofa – it looks even better!
I love the new sofa against the dark leather ottoman! Those side tables are to DIE for! Great fresh and clean space!
LOVE the polka dot pillows. do you sew them yourself?
My mom sewed the pillows for me (the polka dot and brown print). Both fabrics are from a kind of dowdy quilting supply store. It is local to my hometown and I was so surprised that a quilting shop has fun, fresh fabrics!