How to Score a $1,099 Couch For $250


Updated 10/16/11 3:10 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 5 comments

Crate and Barrel Discount

I kid you not — I bought this beautiful $1,099 Crate and Barrel red troy couch for $250, and no, I didn't get it from Craigslist or an outlet store. In fact, I bought it from the actual store itself. Read on for tips on how to get yourself designer furniture at a steal. Read more

Inspiring Makeovers: 11 Reupholstery Projects That Will Impress You


Updated 07/06/11 8:35 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Before and After Photos of Reupholstered Furniture

April 22 marks Earth Day, and in anticipation of that most eco of days, I wanted to inspire you with some eco decorating ideas. Going green in your home doesn't just mean using biodegradable cleaners and CFL bulbs; it also means choosing your furniture and accents with some eco factors in mind. One of the most green ways you can go when it comes to furniture is to buy a vintage piece and have it Read more

Before and After: A Breakfast at Tiffany's Sofa


Updated 07/20/11 1:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

DIY Breakfast at Tiffany's Clawfoot Bathtub Sofa

Inspired by Holly Golightly's unforgettable sofa in Breakfast at Tiffany's, one Côté Maison reader decided to take matters into his own hands and DIY a clawfoot tub sofa for himself. He began by sawing off the sides of the tub, and then sanded down the edges for safety. Then he cut a piece of plywood to size as a seat, painted the base, and added cushions. To see how the tub turned out, Read more

Meet the Winners of the Moroso Contemporary Award and Check Out Moroso's Brand-New Soft Wood Sofa


Updated 03/04/11 10:08 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moroso Announces Contemporary Art Award and Release of Soft Wood Sofa

Patrizia Moroso, art director of the Italian design company Moroso, just announced the results of the first-ever Moroso Award for Contemporary Art. The award, which was established to document, promote, and support artists, especially those working in new forms, went to Martino Gamber, Christina Frosi, and Anna Galtarossa. Each of the three will create a custom art installation in three Moroso Read more

This Sofa Needs a New Coffee Table!


Updated 02/03/11 12:04 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Shopping For Coffee Table

The lovely Sabrina from Retail Therapy had a new sofa delivered this week. She and her hubby love their new furniture piece but are in need of a new coffee table to match the sofa's cool lines. Sabrina shares, "I was thinking of the Room and Board Gibson Coffee Table in walnut, but just can't justify $1,000 for a coffee table." The Gibson, pictured here, rocks a retro, midcentury modern vibe Read more

The Woeful Disappearance of the Kramfors Sofa


Updated 02/05/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Ikea Kramfors Sofa

When I came across this photograph in Skona Hem, I did a double take. This room is so luxurious, moody, and glamorous, that I had a hard time recognizing that its main furniture components were from Ikea, a store better known for its affordable, practical items. After going through the store's website, I remembered that I hadn't seen this particular sofa line, the Kramfors, in a long while — in Read more

Roundup: Mad Men-Inspired Sofas


Updated 08/24/10 11:06 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Mad Men Season Four Episode Five Photo of Sofa

In last night's episode of Mad Men, Betty met with a psychiatrist to discuss starting a treatment plan for Sally. While I was annoyed by Betty's methods of dealing with her daughter, I was also distracted by the child psychiatrist's bright red sofa. If you're looking for an affordable version of this piece, you should try Urban Outfitters's Night and Day Sofa ($600) in persimmon. However, there Read more