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Comfortable cushions for wicker furniture?

13 years ago
I want to live in a room like this. Can wicker seating be comfortable for a living area where you want your guests to linger and converse for several hours? How thick should the bottom cushions be? Are the throw pillows sufficient for the back cushions?
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    13 years ago
    Thank you for the kind compliment. I always feel that clients should invest in a high quality sofa for comfort alone. And believe me, high quality sofas are more comfortable and last longer. This is a sun room that gets much less use than a living room or especially a family room.

    So I would say that if you are sitting on a sofa every day for a period of time a fully upholstered sofa will give you more comfort and support in the back. If you love the look of antique wicker than I would go with a down-wrapped foam core seat and fitted tightly-filled down back cushions that cover the entire back. Also depth and slant are key, and some of the antique wicker pieces are a little more shallow and upright, so you won't get that desired depth and slant. It is a decision between aesthetics and comfort basically. Or perhaps you only bring wicker in with the chairs and go for a really fully upholstered comfortable sofa.

    Hope this helps.