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Do You Allow Shoes on Your Couch?

CasaSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:30:00 -0800

In this photo from New Moon, Bella is all bundled up with her with her warm drink and hoodie and has made herself comfortable with her shoes on the couch. I'm sure once in a while I've done this, but in general shoes on the sofa are a no-no at my house. Do you allow it?

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Is Your Sofa Naked?

CasaSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:02 -0800

I can't help but toss a few throw pillows on my sofa. It just makes it easier to relax. Since my sofa is fairly modern, and lacks overstuffing, throw pillows are definitely needed, in my opinion.

Other, plusher sofas, though, can often get by without extraneous throw pillows. I know plenty of guys' sofas that observe a strict no-throw-pillow policy, but most of the women I know love to decorate with throw pillows. What about you?

Name This Sofa

CasaSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:00:11 -0700

This promotional photo for 30 Rock features a very smartly appointed office. But while many elements in the room are handsome, the tufted-leather nail-head trim sofa that Tina Fey sits on is really the most eye-catching. There's a name for this particular style of sofa, do you know it? It's a __________ sofa.

Love It or Hate It? Principessa Daybed

CasaSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:15:35 -0700

London-based design firm Doshi Levien designed the Principessa Daybed for Moroso. It consists of several thin mattress layers and was inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's tale "The Princess and the Pea." I think it's absolutely charming and clever, and would bring a bit of nostalgic whimsy to any room! What do you think?

Guess What This Sofa Is Upholstered With?

CasaSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00:26 -0700

This new sofa from Anthropologie is actually upholstered with a type of rug that's made of silk and cotton and common in the Middle East. Can you name it?

Roundup: Neutral Sofas

CasaSugar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:17 -0700

I adore this sofa, which is featured in The Invention of Lying. It has great, clean lines and a modern shape, but still looks cozy, and the neutral linen color makes it easy to decorate around. Neutral sofas are a great building block for a number of styles, from classic country to bohemian chic. Just add accents and textiles around the neutral sofa to bring your personality into the space.

See some of my favorite neutral sofas when you read more.

Love It or Hate It? Anthropologie Henning Sofa

CasaSugar — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:53 -0700

While this Anthropologie Henning Sofa ($3,998) looked pretty sweet in the September catalog, when seen on its own, it's a little fugly, if you ask me. I'm a little shy of using plaid on large pieces of furniture, and when you combine two on the same piece, it's a design don't in my book. What about in yours?

Vivienne Tam Launches Upholstery Furniture Collection

CasaSugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:15:39 -0700

Fashion force Vivienne Tam is taking her modern Chinoiserie home - to your home. She's partnered with Rowe Furniture to create a new collection of custom upholstery furniture, including multiple sofa groupings and accent pieces. While designing furniture is a natural extension for many fashion designers, I think Tam's strength lies in textiles, so I'm excited to see a range of exclusive fabric designs used in the collection. "I want to bring beautifully designed prints, fabrics, colors and textures to create a truly unique line with subtle and sophisticated pieces inspired by my Chinese roots," she explains.

As for the furniture designs themselves, I'm most impressed with her Adler Sofa (shown here). There's a really harmonious balance between its sleek legs and plush cushions, blending formality and comfort. The way the rectangular shape of the legs is built into the sofa's arms themselves is very unique, but also derivative of Eastern styles. To see her chair designs and hear more details, read more.

To me, her Peony chair looks too much like a cross between the Artifort Apollo chair and the Ikea Skruvsta - not very original. Her Daniela chair is a slipper chair we've all seen before. And the Greek key arms on her Camelia chair are amiss paired with her cherry blossom print and Chinoiserie-style legs. But I do praise the textiles; each is understated, elegant, and youthful.

The line will start shipping at the beginning of next year, but will be unveiled at the Las Vegas World Market in September as well as the High Point furniture market in October.

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Cool Idea: Shipping Pallet Daybed

CasaSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:00:55 -0700

If you're low on cash for furniture, or just want to try something unique, make a daybed out of shipping pallets. You may spot some on the street, but you can also ask a local warehouse if they have any to offer or sell cheaply. Paint or spray paint a pair of them to match a cushion, and then stack them. You can either order a piece of custom foam to fit (try FoamOrder), or use a few small floor cushions or one long one as a makeshift mattress. I love how this one was painted white to blend in with the wainscoting. What do you think?

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Do You Own a Velvet Sofa?

CasaSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:54 -0700

Velvet sofas can look Victorian, like this one, found at the Mill Rose Inn in Half Moon Bay, CA, or they can look decidedly modern, such as the West Elm Blake sofa ($1,199). Either way, they add a touch of luxury to your living space.

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Petrie Sofa - $1,499.00	TrueModern - Luna Sofa by Edgar Blazona - $1,499.00
Carmel Sofa - $1,999.00	Bennet Sofa - $2,550.00
TrueModern - Lift Sofa by Edgar Blazona - $1,399.00	De La Espada box sofa compact-oak - $6,445.00
Olivia Sofette - $1,149.00	Greenwich Sofa - $1,399.00
Vintage Vogue Sofa -Body Only - $899.00	Hovas Sofa - $699.00
Presidio Settee - $1,950.00	Chatelet Sofa - $2,950.00