Thoughts about Conversation sofas?

7 years ago

Have had a designer recommend either a sofa w/ chaise or conversation sofa paired with two chairs opposite in our family room that is open to our eat in kitchen. I’ve never seen nor sat on one. Seems a bit scary to take the plunge without doing so. This is our only “formal entertaining” space and I’m leery of using a chaise as most guests will avoid that spot and I lose a seat. Would you go with curved seating here or something entirely different? I have lots to change in this room, but furniture first. Thank you!

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sandk

7 years ago

My comments all come from personal experience. I’m sitting on a conversation sofa right now. Yes you can lay down on it, my husband and I both find it comfortable for that also. The ottoman sounds like a great idea. There are even hexagonal ottomans available that follow the angles of the sofa. You can mock it up in your room and see how you like the angles. Use a couple chairs and maybe an ottoman to approximate the shape your designer is recommending.

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latifeh hammad
7 years ago
I don’t see why not using your sofa with two matching chairs I like the curve (why not) just get new matching chairs and from there you can go to the next step
simmtalker
7 years ago
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I would go with the curved sofa. I love the look, but I would see if there's room to comfortably lie down...unless you don't stretch out on your sofa, then it doesn't matter :)
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sandk
7 years ago
A conversation sofa really is good for conversation. You’re already angled somewhat and not twisted around on a straight sofa, and no peeking around the person in the middle. If TV watching is your main activity, that same angling may not be as desirable. It’s a good shape for two people to curl up also. Regardless of shape, I’d be leery of buying any sofa without at least trying some variation of the line.
makeitbetter4433
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you. I am able to sit on sofa samples from the maker but showroom doesn’t have conversation sofas in house. I’m assuming that no one will be able to lie down on it, but hopefully pairing it with a large theater style ottoman we will still have option of getting comfy. Any one OWN one of these?
decoenthusiaste
7 years ago
decoenthusiaste - repeating myself from your other thread on this space

This
bay isn't as long as yours, but this is for concept if there is no view
out the bay that you want to be able to see. Sofa table in the bay with
a 3-seat sofa backed up to it. Stationary or operable drapes that can
stack back to either side of the bay. TV on the opposite wall. Use black
out shades or drapes for daytime viewing. Then flank hearth with a pair
of armchairs and float two chairs perpendicular to the sofa so they
face the FP. On the two walls either side of the FP, add matching
cabinets, console tables or (bigger $$) built-ins. Hang art 5" above the
mantel (should be no wider than the FP opening.)