This edition of Furniture Friday is a little bit self-serving. I've been looking for a new sofa for...ev...er... and I know I can't be alone. I think this piece of furniture has to be one of the hardest. Even though I truly agree with Celerie Kemble who basically said: the sofa is like the potatoes, you wouldn't build a whole meal around a starch, so why build your whole room around a sofa?! Okay, I butchered the quote but my point is, the sofa must still must live up to a lot of expectations. Timeless, durable, comfortable, washable, the list goes on and on. My search for the perfect slipcovered sofa is not over, but I thought I'd share the different styles that I've found.
Contemporary with Graphic Touches: 
Ondine from Top Design used a similar (non slipped) sofa from Plantation in one of her rooms. I would love to use this in a black and white room. This is the "Contemporary" sofa from Quatrine.
Ondine from Top Design used a similar (non slipped) sofa from Plantation in one of her rooms. I would love to use this in a black and white room. This is the "Contemporary" sofa from Quatrine.
Blocky:
Clean Lined with Scooped Arms:
Best Slipcover Company's "Charles" Sofa...I love this one!
"Grace" by Quatrine
Traditional:
I have a weakness for English Rolled Arms...this is a new sofa from Restoration Hardware.
The fabulous, Windsor Smith's slipcovered sofa.
A sofa from Lee Industries, they have the most comfortable eco -friendly sofas, I hope to own one.
Best Slipcover Company's "Charles" Sofa...I love this one!
"Grace" by QuatrineCharlotte by MG+BW (who, BTW, is having 20% off custom upholstery orders right now)
Traditional:
I have a weakness for English Rolled Arms...this is a new sofa from Restoration Hardware.The fabulous, Windsor Smith's slipcovered sofa.A sofa from Lee Industries, they have the most comfortable eco -friendly sofas, I hope to own one.
Pottery Barn's 
I really like this one from 
15 comments:
Hi Lauren!
I recently found Material Girls, and love what ya'll put together! I'm not in the market for a sofa right now, but one day when I am, I too will have such a tough time making a decision.
I would love to see what you gals have to say about the STYLES of these sofas - what the styles SAY, and what it is that draws you in about each different style.
You know, in all your spare time! ;)
Hey Lauren - I found your blog, very fun! So much inspiration here :)
yes!! the crate and barrel oasis sofa is my dream sofa. its photo doesn't do it justice. you have to see it in person to really appreciate it.
http://myfavoriteandmybest.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-want-you-very-badly.html
btw...the ones you picked are pretty spectacular too.
I'm loving the eco friendly ones -- like from natural Lee. Then again, who can resist the rolled English arm. Slipcovered furniture, I think, looks so chic. And yeah to easy living.....-susan
Great sofas! I am so glad that you posted some more modern options as "shabby" usually comes to mind when I think of slipcovers. Great finds!
I have the eco friendly lee sofa slipped in creamy white linen. I have washed the covers twice and they just get better. Lee is a remarkably enduring company and seem to embrace the times. I get the greatest pleasure from the visual and comfort of this sofa. Hope you invest! Ginny
I just discovered your blog after searching for black and white decor ideas and I have to tell you I love all your ideas! I came upon last years black/white blog entry and I will definately be following your blog now! Thanks so much for the ideas.
i love the first one......heck, i love all slipcovers !
happy easter & passover
Well ladies, make your checklist, that's how I deside.
1. The room (sunny or shady)
2. Function (formal or relaxed)
3. Personal fit for arms, hips and legs.
a.Sofa's arm height for comfort,(while hunting and gathering ideas out of magazines)
b. Cushion depth comfort(measure your hip to knee for perfect cushion depth. Lower back pressure and deciding if a lumbar pillow is needed or not. Cushion firmness.
c. Sofa height from floor to seat for leg comfort(measure your knee to foot for comfortable extended laptop/cell phone use.
4. Sofa length for nap qualities. Scale of 1-10 (use your pet). How long does your pet nap on the sofa?
Successful outcome? If your pet jumps on sofa as soon as it arrives and stays on sofa often during the day.
This fun checklist is one I came up with and use for my clients and myself. It creates giggles, but it works!
Happy Easter!
I think a Lee sofa would certainly be my first choice. I love that they are so chic and green!
I really like the Oasis sofa too! Lee actually makes several of the Crate and Barrel sofas so I think you would be getting a great sofa. I'm all about quality - this thing has to last me waaay long than I would like to admit!
Wow! I have seen some horrendous slip covers, but these are simply divine. Thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to reading more of your posts.
Great selection!
I am sure you will choose the best - a tiny piece of advice - Think if you will love the sofa you choose in 10 years ;)
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Love the top design sofa. Reminds me of a great tuxedo jacket. Great blog!
Boy, slipcovered sofas have really come a long way. Some really great pieces :)
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