This Anti-Aging Sofa Will Make Living Room Magic for Years to Come

This Anti-Aging Sofa Will Make Living Room Magic for Years to Come

by | Sep 15, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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I’ve never thought about living room sofas in the same way as I have skin care products, and yet, oddly enough, there are some parallels. Both can be major investments, and for that reason, you want to make sure you’re spending your money on something that’s going to perform over the long haul.

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I’m starting to think about buying a new sofa in 2020, so I decided to ask a few Decorist designers whether they thought there truly was a style or type of sofa that was “anti-aging”—you know, built to last and something that would age gracefully—or dare I say—get better with time. Surprisingly (or maybe unsurprisingly if you’re a sofa savant), they all essentially had the same answer: A chesterfield sofa! For someone who was thinking about graduating from a small space loveseat to a clean-lined sectional, this recommendation is potentially a game-changer. Here’s why three designers think chesterfields are the way to go in your living room now—and forever!

For Caitlin McBride, a Decorist classic designer, it’s all about texture, and leather is her default pick for lengthening the lifetime of a sofa. “A good leather sofa—chesterfields are my favorite!—is anti-aging because worn leather gets better over time,” says McBride. “It becomes soft like butter and when the leather starts to wear, it adds character to the sofa, which is something that can’t be purchased, as it’s achieved over time.”

Technically, she’s right—you won’t get that perfect worn-in patina when buying off the shelf at a big box or home furnishings store. But if you can find a preloved leather Chesterfield sofa on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, a thrift store, or otherwise, you’ll be a leg up on the breaking in process. And you’ll probably save a lot of money buying secondhand, too.

Then there’s the whole matter of the chesterfield’s silhouette. Slouchy and super shapely sofas with lots of cushions may be trending right now—best believe I’ve been crushing on a couple of curvy beauties at Anthropologie lately. But the tight, high back of a Chesterfield always appears neat and clean. “The chesterfield sofa has the traditional rolled arms and tufting, which will look chic for years to come—maybe even decades,” says Briana Nix, a Decorist elite designer. Moreover, you don’t have to worry as much about misshapen or deflated cushions down the road because there are fewer of them on chesterfields by design. And even though there’s not much extra fluff to chesterfields, they’re still wildly comfortable to sit and lay on, especially if you find one with a deep seat.

Audrey Margarite, a Decorist Elite Designer, is also a chesterfield sofa fan. But she thinks you can solve the issue of sagging down the road by thinking about what’s actually under the upholstery when shopping. “Look for a sofa with a hard-wood frame and an 8-way hand-tied spring system,” says Margarite. “This is a quality sofa that won’t sag over time. With use, you may want to recover the sofa in a new fabric, but you can be confident that the sofa’s construction is solid.”

The Best West Elm Sleeper Sofas, According to an Editor Who Tested Them

The Best West Elm Sleeper Sofas, According to an Editor Who Tested Them

by | Sep 9, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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Traditionally, pull-out sofas have been looked down upon as unfashionably economical. These days, however, you can find an affordable, comfortable sleeper in just about any style, color, and fabric at a variety of price points. Whether you’re after a sophisticated convertible sofa under $250 or something with a mattress so comfortable it rivals the one in your bedroom, you never have to look for too long. A few months ago, AT’s Best List Writer and Producer Kendall Cornish visited her local West Elm brick-and-mortar store and tested every sofa the retailer has to determine the best ones on offer. In her roundup, she included a couple of sleeper sofas that are too good to pass up, especially if you live in a smaller space. But there’s no need to go searching through her post to find them (although you should definitely read it anyway) because we’ve listed them below and detailed their most notable features.

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Every Labor Day Sofa Deal You Can’t Afford to Miss

Every Labor Day Sofa Deal You Can’t Afford to Miss

by | Sep 1, 2022 | Design Inspiration, Style

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Summer is wrapping up, and what better way to usher in all things autumn than by scoring some big home essentials for less? Luckily, it’s already time to take advantage of Labor Day weekend’s deals. There are tons of discounts on things like mattresses and rugs, but we’re paying close attention to deals on that one major investment piece of functional decor: the sofa. Whether you’re in the market for a full-sized couch, a little loveseat, or something multi-tasking like a sleeper sofa or sectional, we’ve found all the best sofa sales worth shopping right now. Reader-favorite brands like Albany Park, Edloe Finch, Wayfair, and West Elm all have deals worth taking advantage of. If you need some advice before making what can end up being a big purchase, here is our complete guide on how to buy a sofa and our recent review and rating of every West Elm sofa in-store now.

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Amazon — Shop deals daily on everything from accent chairs to sleeper sofas and so much more for the home (and beyond!).

Wayfair — You can save up to 70 percent off during Wayfair’s massive Labor Day sale. Score mattresses, furniture, and appliances for a big discount. Shop our picks from the sale.

Pottery Barn — Take up to 70 percent off furniture for indoors and out (and more!) during the massive Warehouse Sale.

Macy’s — During the Labor Day Sale, score an extra 20 percent off of home essentials as well as up to 65 percent off of sofas, sectionals, and other furniture.

Anthropologie — Enjoy an extra 30 percent off of in-stock and ready-to-ship items including select sofas and seating as well as other furniture, candles, and decor during the Labor Day Home Sale.

Serena & Lily — Use the code NEWLEAF for 20 percent off of nearly everything, from sofas and rugs to bedding and decor.

Overstock — Save up to 70 percent off of thousands of items sitewide, including those already on sale, and get free shipping with your order.

Joss & Main — Use code TAKE20 at checkout to score 20 percent off of your order of home decor and furniture this Labor Day weekend.

Apt2B — During the Labor Day Sale, take 15 percent off of everything sitewide, 20 percent off of orders totaling $2,999 or more, 25 percent off of orders $3,999 or more, and 30 percent off of orders $5,499 or more.

Castlery — Get $100 off of every $1,200 spent on standout furniture, outdoor entertaining essentials, and more.

One Kings Lane — Tents are up to 50 percent off this Labor Day weekend, but outdoor furniture and decor is up to 40 percent off to boot.

Lulu and Georgia — Take 20 percent off your entire order of coveted home decor, sofas, furniture, rugs, and more.

Etsy — The Labor Day Sales Event is exclusively on the Etsy app, where shoppers can score discounts of 15 percent off or more on everything from skillfully made furniture to quality outdoor entertaining essentials and home finds.

Interior Define — Take up to 20 percent off of custom upholstery and design your ideal sofa or shop the brand’s new line of customizable bedroom furniture.

Raymour & Flanigan — Score up to 40 percent off in-stock furniture, mattresses, and more for the home during Raymour & Flanigan’s Labor Day Sale.

Lumens — Save up to 50 percent off of modern sofas as well as other furniture, lighting, and more during the Labor Day Sale.

Annie Selke — Get up to 70 percent off with code SUMMER20, an additional 20 percent off select sale items, and free ground shipping on orders over $150.

HAY — Get unique sofas as well as storage and organization solutions, lighting, and more for the home for up to 40 percent off.

Houzz — Save up to 75 percent off home furnishings to add to or recreate your space.

Sundays — Take 15 percent off of everything from living room furniture to outdoor seating during the Sundays Labor Day Sale.

Havenly — Save 45 percent off full-size design packages with code LABORDAY22. You can also take an additional 10 percent off of on-sale home decor, from lighting to accent furniture, when you use code BYESUMMER at checkout.

Rejuvenation — Take up to 40 percent off of sofas, furniture, lighting, and more.

Scout & Nimble — Score 20 percent off of all Four Hands brand furniture and decor, including dining tables, dressers, sofas, and more.

Ballard Designs — Save anywhere from 20 to 70 percent off on nearly all furniture and decor sitewide.

Modloft — Save up to 70 percent on in-stock sofas, dining sets, and other design-forward furniture during Modloft’s The Warehouse Sale.

Kathy Kuo — Save up to 25 percent off of furniture, decor, and beyond sitewide — no code necessary!