How can we tell the quality from a photo? What has put you in doubt? Looks like a nice couch, although the arms are a bit thin...

Omg you are right. The arms are very very narrow. Ugh

I like the way the narrow arms look. I like the whole look of the couch. Is it possible you are overthinking things? What will the sofa be used for? ie company, tv watching, etc

Yes it is our main sofa. Every day. My gut says it looks too dainty. I don't know anymore

I don't think it looks dainty. It looks like it is simple enough to go with lots of different decor. The arms are kind of thin, but if you have a relatively small space that's a big plus compared to big rolled arms, and I don't think they look bad. I have no experience with the quality so can't help you there.

When it comes to sofas, I am more on the minimalist side, so naturally, I do like your sofa. (I can't stand those big bulky lazy boy types of sofas that suck the life out of a room). But here's the deal, the arms don't look very practical. As far as quality, Crate and Barrel is on the upper end of quality. I just visited a Crate and Barrel store and they do have some other couches that are similar to this style, only with a bit larger arm. They were a bit mid-century modern looking, but I think they could fit anywhere. Good luck!

I think it's rather clear you're not happy with it all. If that's so, you don't need our validation for or against the purchase. Cancel it and get something that pleases you.

That is unless you're like me and simply hate expensive purchases regardless of how much you actually like the product. If you're simply working through the nerves that come with the experience, my only suggestion is to go do something that requires your full attention so you don't have to think about it. I hope that makes sense.

This style and fabric would not be my choice for an everyday sofa it does not look very inviting and a fabric arm will be filthy in no time to be honest i like leather for everyday living it stands up to all of lifes spills and dirty hands there are many styles to choose from in light colors if that works in your space I have white cow hide sofas in my much used LR they are 9 yrs old look like new and I am pretty sure by now i would be looking for new fabric

Agree that if this is for every day family use go for either a more textured darker fabric or leather or slipcover style

This is the fabric I chose. Said it is for heavy use kid friendly

Hello. Did you wind up purchasing the Dryden and how do you like it? I’m considering the Dryden sectional and curious what your experience has been if you got the couch.

i'm curious too. we could make you a similar sofa or sectional at superior quality, if you're interested. and you cold customize the arms to be wider, or change anything else, since it's custom made to order in any fabric.

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