ARE YOU MAKING THESE SOFA MISTAKES?
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One of the most common interior design questions that I hear from people is "How do I know which sofa to buy?" The options are almost endless, which is both exciting and terrifying. "What if I choose the wrong one?" Choosing the right sofa is huge because it's the centerpiece of most living rooms, setting the tone and design direction for the entire space. We also have to consider the investment required. If I buy a candle that I don't like, it's $20 and I can regift it. If I buy a sofa that I don't like it's a different story and they don't sell gift bags large enough to regift it. 😅
I understand the struggle so I'm going to share a few of my favorite sofas. Some of these I have in my own home and some of these I've used in client projects all over the US. Pottery Barn and West Elm offer affordable options that are a healthy mix of well-designed, customizable and affordable. If you want to shop them and learn more download the guide below and click on the sofa for the link
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0:00 Intro
1:20 Buying the wrong scale
5:55 Buying the wrong fabric
8:15 Buying the wrong amount
11:28 Buying low quality
13:17 Playing it too safe
16:03 Using the pillows that came with the sofa
16:40 Valentina's favorite sofas
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Am I the only one that immediately likes the video when it just started? They’re always good!
Nope you're not alone and it helps the channel as well. Valentina never disappoints!
Thank you so much, that’s so sweet!
Nope Valentina is always awesome 👌!
I am with you
Same here ❤️
When we moved from Pennsylvania to Arizona upon retirement, I too a chance and ordered my first fabric sofa. I’ve always bought leather, but decided I wanted a change to go along with a complete change in house style.
Unfortunately, Pottery Barn and West Elm is still out of my price range. But, great guidance and ideas. 💕
Out of my price range too... 😔 Out of most Americans price range...
Valentina did kind of address this at the beginning of the video, citing how many people buy cheaper but end up spending more in the long run if the cheaper version doesn’t wear well. I did this with my first “couch” - a sleek vegan “leather” futon from Walmart. Thank goodness I bought it used because it didn’t last beyond three years!
There’s tricks to timing your PB purchases for the best sales, but West Elm doesn’t seem to be as generous with their discounts (I’ve been stalking one of their beds for almost two years now). I may eventually start a sinking fund for a forever couch, but for now I have other priorities and I’m happy with the ones I found elsewhere (one was NWT at a consignment store that was going out of business!).
I promise you are not missing a thing! Pottery Barn is horrible. They don’t stand behind their products at all. When we bought our sofa from them, it was a big splurge for us. But then the slipcovers that shipped with it didn’t fit. So small they wouldn’t fit over the sofa. PB would not replace the slipcovers or refund our money because they said they do not offer refunds on custom fabric.
May I offer a compromise suggestion? Lots of antique stores and thrift stores have great sofa frames made of original wood. The fabric is tatty and the cushions might be gnarly… but those can all be replaced.
Perhaps if your goal is “higher end look while still keeping both kidneys”, you might get a sofa you already own (or one you find antiquing) reupholstered in a “luxury” fabric.
I know that Crate&Barrel sells their fabric by the yard, so I’m sure other retailers would as well.
Purchase the bourgie fabric, and then reupholster what you’ve got!
@@username00009 I heard you can time Pottery Barn furniture purchase, please share.
Such great tips! I think a video on how to choose the right throw pillow color and fabric ideas would be great. It took me forever to choose what pillows to go with and finally decided to go with the boucle ones you feature from Amazon and love them. Your videos are so well made and the links are really helpful. Thanks Valentina!
Amazon sells sofa pillow covers. I have 3 sets.
Great simple information Valentina as usual. Measure out the ground space of furniture with newspaper sheets to the measurements of the couches etc.,and you will be amazed at how it gives a better idea. Thank you for your great tips and great videos. Have a great weekend. 💚
We finally invested in West Elm’s Dekalb leather sofa and love it. We are rough on it with having younger kids, a dog, and lots of guest and it looks great!
Green looks great on you! Thanks for the tips!
When I'm hesitating between strait 3-sester or straight 4-sester I just take some dining chairs locating them to space at sofa measurements and dropping some king size flat sheet over to have better way to see how much space it would take and if I will be able to squeeze in the rest of the side tables, lamps, console tables...Working better then anything else, I'm recommending.
I definitely went through many months of sofa searching! I finally just purchased 2 outdoor 76" Porto sofas from West Elm to use in my primary living area. It's an open kitchen/living area, just 15 x 27 total square feet for the two areas, with the living area may be being about 15 x 12, so it might be tight but I didn't want a bulky sleep sofa. I'll arrange them in an L and I can push these two sofas together and create a sleeping area. The fabrics will be easily clean b/c they're outdoor fabric but I may have custom cushions made that are more indoor friendly; outdoor fabrics tend to be rougher. And since there isn't any fabric in the frame of the sofas my cat won't use it as a scratching post. And I'm pretty excited about reimaging outdoor furniture for indoor living.
Love it. I frequently thought of that but dog hair would stick to wicker like velcro. I have a micro fiber love seat and a chair and a half (both washable) and my beloved lazy boy recliner.
Hi! I've been watching your videos and been feeling like there is too much fluff and it's hard to get through a 20 minute plus video and not get much real advice BUT not this one! This one was packed with EXCELLENT tips the entire video, thank you!
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Too much giggling…
Perfect timing. Thanks Valentina!
I love your sofa guide Valentina. So crazy shipping for many items is like 3-5 months out!!!
Omg!! This beautiful home. I'm in love.
Oh so good, thank you! I’m not a designer but I’m very visual and can eyeball issues in a room pretty quickly. Can’t change them bc they’re not my room but when friends/family let me get my hands on anything, I’m in! 😀💃
You are such an elegant lady, it's why your home is so elegant as well. They say a home reflects what you feel about yourself and who you are. Thank you for sharing your design expertise.
Beautiful tips and tricks! Love it. Thank you Valentina 🤗😁
Excellent advice, tips, and links. Thank you!
I purchased a Pottery Barn sofa (Cameron rolled arm) a little over 10 years ago. Still love it.
Love these vlogs (actually mini design courses by an expert)! I love them! We are so fortunate that you provide these wonderful ideas, tips/tricks, so we can...understand our own style, and can apply your design ideas in our own home!
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Love her Style!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love these tips! Whenever we have people over, the first comment is how our couch is the perfect size for our living room. It truly makes a difference ❤️
I’m so excited, I’m on trend and I didn’t know it. I remodeled with brown tile floor and dark kitchen cabinets and dark wood furniture!! I’m going to look at beige for an accent wall for primary bedroom! Thanks…love your channel. 💕🏡…going for Paint samples now. 😉
I love all your videos! Your tips and your personality are always amazing. Thank you and love you!
Valentina, I love you! love your couple and all the ideas you're throwing at us
I really like the country maybe cottage style, I live in a 14x60 trailer. I have just done the kitchen which is right next to the living room. There is absolutely no room for large furniture. I spend a fortune on a pottery barn chair which is huge but baby it is so comfy. I have always bought my furniture from Pottery Barn BUT they are big pieces, now that I have downsized, I have learned a lot from your channel. Give me some hints if you would please on a cottage look for an 840 square foot size house.
In the market for a new sofa so 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 from the UK. Love, love , love your channel and I am so inspired by you and your style.
Always so helpful! 😍❤️
Loved this video! You look beautiful and I love your dress. You gave excellent tips! I have purchased Ethan Allen sofas and they never actually wear out.
I needed this video! Thank you!
I have learned so much from you and the hubby thank you!
Loved this video and learned about rub count!
I am looking at buying new accent chairs for my living so was curious about the sofa recommendations. My dad use to be the president of the American Furniture Association. So, I grew up with nice furniture because we got it at wholesale prices. McKinley does custom furniture and has a the best quality leather I have felt in person. My parents couch looks like the day it was delivered...even after dogs and kids. I feel like all the pottery barn leather wears terribly (cracks and loses its form). After seeing how furniture can and should be made its hard to shop at these mass produced box stores. I save up for the investment pieces and pick classic styles that work with my transitional style...but boy does it hurt when the bill comes.
same here
Great video. Im a fan of roll arms. It’s just something about that look that I love
Really would like to see more about re-doing the sofa you already own to make it more modern.
I learn so much from you Valentina!! I just love your channel, thank you for your generosity and all of your knowledge! You are the best! I love this channel!! Would you ever consider doing a class?
Hi Valerie! You’re a wealth of information! We have a new sofa and it has rolled arms. I chose complimentary side accessory pillows for it which now I’m not loving. I removed them and quite frankly, I like the sofa without the pillows! Every decorated room I see on line has accessory pillows, but I think with the side rolled arms and comfy back sofa cushions, there is no need for the extras. Have you had clients who also decided to go without?
Mistake #1 x 2, 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️, I wish now that I’d measured our tv room space before purchasing our sectional because it’s too big for the room and wasn’t as comfortable as I thought when we went in store to purchase it, plus it cost a fortune, then I went out and purchased another one that had a recliner on each side for my bad back, Another Fail, I’ve now put the sectional back in the tv room and after sitting on it for awhile it’s made the cushions more comfortable for me but it’s still too big for the room, maybe one day I’ll sell it on marketplace and purchase one from what I’ve learnt from You and I’ll definitely be measuring the space before I purchase another one, I just have to wait till this one wears out a bit but will take awhile because it’s a good quality product and will probably last me a lifetime Lol 😂, Thanks V for all your advice and styling tips, I wish I’d found your channel earlier when I was redecorating our home. Cheers from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺♥️♥️♥️
This is perfect timing since my husband and I just bought a home, and are on the lookout for a new couch/sofa!
Me too. So excited
What I like about her is that she is truly honest and her tips are on point, the best ever
Love all your videos! Can you make one about choosing the right size/style/color of chandeliers for our home? Thank you!
Wonderful insightful video. Thanks
Great info as always, I feel like you’re a great friend to have!!
Thanks Tina!
I love this.. perfect timing. Looking to purchase a new sofa.
“There is no wrong answer.” Love that part. Yes people have some out there ways to make a space that may not be the greatest, but have an amazing designer that looks beyond the rules shows that time and time again that there is clearly no “right” way. Just guidelines for foolproofing.
My requirement for my new sectional sofa is reversible cushions! I am in the market for a new one this Summer.
Thanks, Enjoyed the sofa suggestions.😃
Good advice! I am in the market for a sofa and it’s overwhelming the styles and choices have my head spinning.
Hello, V, your best informative vid so far
Great suggestions! I agree. You need to match the sofa with the scale of the room... Great selection of sofas... Picking out the right sofa is so important as it is where many families congregate together...
Great info and ideas, thanks!
I am really getting hooked on your channel! This video resonated with me on so many levels. I have been guilty of them all, lol!
What a helpful video! That cat coming out of the couch made me laugh!
I love and always look forward to your videos! You’re home is beautiful! Our taste is the same which is awesome for me!
From a thankful heart! 😍
Have you found a new place for your brown rustic vase/piece of art that was on top of your fireplace? I LOVE that thing. Your dough bowl is beautiful as well, I was looking at them on Amazon after your last video.
fabulous ideas, anyways that is a great area, and the background to shoot this video is beautiful. love your living room is fabulous.
thanks, this very useful for me to choose the right sofa
I recently purchased RH leather sofa but color is too dark so I will order those Amazon pillows to lighten them up. Thx u V for all ur fantastic tips!
I was thinking the same but then I spilled beetroot salad. You will be grateful!
Great subject. perfect timing ! What are your suggestion for recovering an existing sofa that has good bones.
I think what people don't consider enough is that too soft sofas can cause back pain. I bought a firm foam sofa and just love it. I also think feather sofas look always messy but the worst is how those poor birds suffer. In Asian countries where those feathers come from from farms where the birds actually get plugged while alive.
Thank you, I was just asked to help decorate my neighbors home. I'll have to check yhe links. Thank-you Valentina!
Hi Valentina, Can you give some recommendations on sofas for small homes? I live in an old florida home where living rooms are quite small. Thank you always for the great insight
great video, thanks!
LOVE Your Videos!! Excellent! 👍🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♀️❤️
I just learned soo much ! Thank you ! Xox
Have you done a video on color palette for sofas and chairs in the living room? Would love that.
I purchased a sectional over the summer and it was delivered on Friday. It overpowers my townhome open floor plan🥺. I’m hoping it gets better once I get the rest of my furniture in place.
Love your channel!! Don’t know if you will see my comment but my daughter’s name is Valentina and my husband is Greek! 🙈❤️ Anyway, I love how joyful you are when you talk about Decor!! ❤️❤️
lol funny I am in the process of buying a home and I am binge watching you lol. love the tricks of the trade. thank you
I love your work and would love for you to present your top picks for sleeper sofas. Any suggestions or recommendations.??
HI Valentina. Thank you so much for your inspirational videos. I love your style and I get lots of ideas from your videos. The coffee table you have in your living room looks amazing. Would you mind telling me where you got it? Thank you very much.
I definitely made the mistake of not considering fabric, just what "looks good". In less than 2 months, my couch looked like it was 2 years old. On top of that, my cat loved tearing it up. For my next couch, I would also consider whether the back cushions are removable. The ones I have are not and with wear, the filler has sagged to the bottom. Not a good look at all. Thanks for all the tips!
Hi Valentina! I would love to see a video where you discuss the pros and cons of a poly filling vs down blend filling for soft furnishings. I have only had down blend as I feel it is a more luxurious feel, but I hate the feathers coming out sometimes and they can be quite prickly! So sometimes I wonder if a poly from Pottery Barn or West Elm is as lush without the feather issue?
I'm building out my first space. Thanks for the tips. Almost done fixing up things. Getting to the point of starting to add furnishings, dressing windows and eventually decorating. Any tips for first timers? Thanks
Good one! We’re getting ready to purchase new living room furniture. It’s soooooooooo hard!
Literally brought home my new sofa 4 days ago and feeling proud because I followed your rules. Now, can we have a guide to buying a recliner that my husband and I will both love (comfort+style) ❣️❣️❣️
I hate recliners yet have a Lay-z-boy 😩 cause yes my husband insists. Best wishes!
@@dhrtiwalter8670 there are many sleek, beautiful recliners on the market now that you would NEVER know are recliners. You are probably looking at the wrong manufacturers.
Very Informative
Great video ☺️
Thank you-I loved the blanket on your lap-could you please share where you got it?
Thank you for this video. I really needed this. I recently bought a bilevel home and I don’t know what sofa configuration/style would look best. Any recommendations?
Worse mistake I ever made was getting rid of a Chesterfield for a sectional. The sectional was more expensive and so so so cheaply made and uncomfortable. That Chesterfield was comfortable and durable.
I’m literally looking for a sofa right now!!!
I love that big pillow you have on the couch! Where did you get that one? Not the smaller one that’s linked on Amazon… thank you!
Dear Valentina
Such a gr8 video. That dress & colour looks good on you.
I live in uk and We bought a semi detached Georgian house few yrs ago which had been really played with from previous owners and took away all its features trying to do it modern but still I felt it has potential I felt we could go so much with it. It had nice airy windows … here mostly the rooms are not that huge unless you are a billionaire which iam not right now 😂
I love this style of sofa & interior design but iam struggling to put it together specifically to find the right size as positioning of sofa in a rectangular room with only having one wall and to glass doors one entrance and other to the other patio.
It’s neither a modern nor a traditional house
I am a woman’s with taste & eye
But this time this house has really got me. Totally stressed and drained rather enjoying our lives which we get once to live.
Do you do online consultations?
Best wishes
Py
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Thank you
I love your black fireplace
Please share the link for the center table you have. I love it ❤ Thank you
Thank you for all the valuable information....what about the sofa that you were sitting on????
After my husband and kids blew through our 4th sofa in 11 years, I knew the 5th one was going to be inexpensive, washable and needed a sturdy frame. We have had our Ikea Kivik for going on 7 years and aside changing the cover (bike chain grease explosion), It's holding up fairly well in spite of the abuse it's enduring. Now if only I can convince these hooligans that the living room is not for mountain bike maintenance.
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One of my neighbors parks his dirt motor bikes in his living room.
😂😂😂😂
Love your channel
You look great in that green dress. Thanks for the sofa advice.
Totally unrelated to design question- but where did you purchase your dress? I love the color and style so much!
And your videos are always some of my favorites!!
I always love to arrange my furnitures the way i wanted and convenient to my movements theres no wrong or right.
I love the rug. Where did you purchase it?
I love your channel. I’m in the market for a new sofa but I’m allergic to down. Do you have advice on sofas that do not have down in them?
Thanks for the video. Which sofa would you recommend for tall people...so a higher back for head support when watching tv/movies?
Building a home... I want to keep the colors in the living room cool over all, but I'd love to have the option to warm it up when I want to (we also live in the SE and my strategy is to have a cool room and warm it up when I need to, rather than a warm room that I have to try to cool off for 7+ months of the year). Does it still work if I get cool upholstery on the sofa, and cool paint colors, and then add warm lighting? Love your videos and have been watching them a lot lately :)
I love your home and your dress. I like your style and I'm starting to create a space I love and it's fun.
It would be impossible for me to overstate how much I love that green. 😋🤩
By the way, i love that your nails are always on point.
Valentina, what would you advise for a couple who have two very different styles? I’m minimal and clean lines, my husband is country cottage style. Can you do a video on marrying two styles for different personalities, so they both love their space. Challenge set 🥰 I love your home
Hi Valentina!, how to clean a boucle bench sofa, I bought it from cb2, it's now sitting in my bedroom closet because I don't know how to take the dirt out, an advice is much appreciated 🙂