What a fun first week of spring surprise, my new striped couch (loveseat) arrived two months early! I was a bit nervous the day it was scheduled to arrive, buying a couch is a such a big decision. This one will be right in the center of our home for years to come so I really wanted to love it.
It can be so hard to imagine what a piece of furniture will look and feel like until it’s actually in place. There are so many factors than need to be right from how it feels in the room, to the fabric to comfort to style. I had a fabric sample, but I was going a little out on a limb with a bolder pattern in blue stripe, versus a plain fabric. We had to use our imagination and mood boards to picture it!
Well, turns out I don’t love it as much as I thought I would. Much to my delight, I love this striped couch so much MORE than I ever imagined! It’s true. It is more adorable than I even pictured and so cozy and comfy. We’re very pleased!
I haven’t set up the whole room yet, but I wanted to show you right away since I know you were as excited as I was to see it (but I will definitely take better pics and share more once we get it styled)! This rug is our dining room rug which is just here temporarily. We have a new rug on order (the new rug isn’t blue, but this does look so cozy!) and a few other pieces, which I’ll share more about soon.
When you walk in the room and see this couch sitting there, it really feels like it was made for this house. The size is just perfect for this spot, too. It comes it longer lengths, but we chose the 61 inch.
Our living room is quite compact so before looking for couches I measured the spot where it would go and decided 61 inches was the ideal length. Our other couch was actually longer overall but mostly because the arms were so much bigger. That length limited our options considerably, but I wanted to leave some breathing room on either side to make it easier for everyone to walk around as well as so we have a little room to set other chairs around the room when we have family over.
I was very careful and thorough in my research before we bought this, so I made a list of what was important to us including length and other features I ideally wanted (and assumed I would probably have to compromise on some of them!).
I really didn’t want to have to settle for a couch I wouldn’t love, though, since it would be such an important piece in our home.
Much to my surprise, I didn’t have to compromise on anything on my list with this one. It checked all of the boxes.
My ideal list:
Loveseat (61 inches)
Fabric durability (pet friendly)
Greenguard certified
Color and pattern
English roll arm style
Bench seat
Down filled
Caster legs
Tight back (no cushions)
It really seemed like it might be a nearly impossible list for our price range but all the research paid off and now, here she is!
I love the scalloped back, too. That was not on my “must have list” but it really makes it feel special and adds a bit of extra charm.
The couch is really comfortable too. I love this style with the tight back, not only because it never looks disheveled (which was important to me given it’s in view throughout the whole main floor and from the front door), but for how comfortable it is for all shapes and sizes of people!
It comes with two super cozy down pillows so you can use them if you want a little extra support behind you or remove them and just sit all the way back. I think most people would find this couch very comfortable to sit on, but of course what matters most is the people who will use it every day! l am only 5’2 and if I am going to all the way back sit back I would grab a pillow, but it’s very easy to get comfortable because the couch itself is very comfy!
I like that it has enough depth for a taller or larger person to feel comfortable but by grabbing a pillow the more height challenged people like me :) don’t have to feel like a little kid in a grown up chair. The optional pillows allow it to be roomy when you need more space and comfortable for everyone. The seat itself is not too deep to sit and have a conversation, and not too shallow for a taller person, and there’s room for curling up, taking a nap or feeling cozy!
We chose the bench style seat because it’s such a short length, that way you can have two people sitting on the couch and a little grand babe or pup in the middle! No one has to sit on the crack between cushions.
If you’ve been looking for a couch, we LOVE this one!
I also made a decision on chairs (!) and expect they will arrive sometime in the next couple of months. If you missed the chair inspiration post you can see that here (but I actually ended up going in a different direction than I originally thought, so I’m REALLY glad I took the time to think the chairs through, too. I’m confident I made the right choice for us!). More to share soon, friends!
Love the fabric and it goes so beautifully with everything else in your home. Good choice
Thank you, it was so fun for me to get to make a fabric choice specifically for this home!
Hi, You’ve made a perfect choice! I always pick a tight back sofa, I find them to be more comfortable and easier to tidy up quickly. Looking forward to seeing your new rug and final touches.
Did you buy the sofa/loveseat online or did you go to an actual store and sit on it? I’ve never been happy when buying furniture on line. After selling furniture for several years I would always recommend trying the furniture out before purchasing. Like you mentioned different sizes of people need different support.
I love the sofa! Can’t wait to see your chair choice.
That’s a really good option, especially with such a major purchase! If you have a store nearby it’s smart to ask if you can sit on one! Thank you, we love it and can’t wait to see it all together!
I love the new couch!! Great pick!
Your love seat is beautiful. Love the style. It absolutely suits your home.
Thank you! It was fun to get to think about what I would really like for this house!
The couch is beautiful, and the rug looks great with it, like it was meant to be, even though you say it’s temporary. I just bought a couch and have a small space, so that made it a little more difficult, but I went into a store and tried them out. I just haven’t had the nerve to buy furniture online, “just in case” it had to be returned, what a headache. Good choice!
It really would be headache to return a couch. Small spaces are a challenge all their own so you really want to get it right! The rug is beautiful here, if it was a little bigger I’d be tempted to keep it there. Although if I layered rugs I could make this my winter rug! I do love it.
I love your couch! It goes so well in your home and has a comfy style to it too.
It really does, I love how it looks squishy, the down makes a difference!
I love your couch too! The fabric is very similar to the pillows on the navy couch in my living room!! Great minds think alike, right??
Absolutely! :)
I love the couch!
The fabric looks perfect in you home! Great choice. 61 in loveseats are not easy to find. I know because I needed one that size. Love the wall color with it.
Right? It’s not as common as I wished it was! Luckily this one was perfect for what I wanted so I didn’t have to compromise.
Love everything about! It’s gorgeous! Great addition to your beautiful home! I sympathize with you on the angst that comes with deciding on major furniture decisions then pulling the trigger.
Thank you Robin! It’s not everyday I buy a major piece of furniture! So relieved I love it!
Phew. The headline made me think you didn’t like your new sofa and when i saw it, I liked it A LOT. Good choice!
Your selection of style, color and pattern is pure perfection! Love, love, love!
You are funny! It is perfect! I wish you could have come with me today. I bought a bed and mattress. I haven’t got new furniture in 44 years. I dont love it for real.
Eeek! So hard— and mattresses are so important too.
It looks nice! You just need to style it. Some contrasting darker pillows and a throw would ground it some.
Yes that part is next! Not styled yet :)
Oh I love your new couch
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We have a small couch with a bench seat and tight back. I never regret that, but your fabric us prettier than ours 🩷
Your new sofa looks great! Your research certainly paid off✔️
sidenote: I cannot believe you are only 5’2 because you look so much taller in photos!!😊
I love the new sofa. Could you tell me the seat height? (Floor to seat). I need a new sofa but need one that that is a bit higher than most of ones I have found. Thank you.
Absolutely love your couch; the rolled arms and the legs! Great choice :) Could you tell me what color you have on the living room walls – it’s beautiful!
Thank you so much, Paula! The wall color is Beach Glass by Benjamin Moore.
I love it! You have such a talent for choosing the right thing.
Aw that’s so kind, I appreciate that! Thank you!
Oh wow so pretty. I thought your other sofa was pretty but this is perfect.
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Thank you, I loved my leather too but I agree, this one really suits this space in every way!
lovely sofa and can use so many pillows or throws to style it
Thanks Donna! I can’t wait to style it with pillows in different colors and patterns!
I have this very same fabric on my couch! Trying to decide what color area rug and throw pillows. Any suggestions?