Italian Sofas: Tufted Couch

Friday, September 11, 2015

Tufted Couch

tufted couch

Tufted sofas have been popping up in all my favorite places lately, and I’m searching for inspiration to see if I think I could make one work in our apartment. Here are fifteen of my favorite tufted sofas. Many of them are vintage or not available for This 100 percent velvet, chesterfield style, tufted sofa is an elegant addition to any home furniture collection. Its smooth lines, and tufted buttons add a contemporary, yet classic look to any room in which it is placed; and the solid hard wood frame To describe a sofa as a Chesterfield is a throwback to 19th century England. Chesterfields are a tufted and deep-buttoned style of sofas, sometimes upholstered in leather or fabric. The term is still used in England and Canada, generally by older folks. Here's a selection of our favorite couches for small apartments The scale is slightly more "couch" and less "loveseat." The Isadore "Designer Style" Tufted Back Sofa by Club Furniture Though a little more expensive (at a sale price of $1,192), you West Elm's Peggy collection of trim, tailored sofas and loveseats feature nubby cayenne or pebble-gray upholstery tucked under slim, pecan-stained legs. The Crosby collection puts a tufted cushion on a trimmed-down wingback that's especially smart in Furniture placement came naturally, with our tufted sofa facing the fireplace and two glamourous, black wing chairs from Structube on either side. Bringing it all together are the warm wood coffee table with brass accents and a plush Moroccan rug underneath. .

Regina is an architect who lives with her husband and children in Lawrence, KS. As a LEED Accredited Professional and longtime contributor to Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, her focus is on healthy, sustainable living through design. The Wren tufted sofa by Baker, above, is a chic modernist piece with a gently buttoned back and sides, and exposed maple legs tipped with stylish brass ferrules. It costs $9,142 and is available at stores nationwide (800-592-2537 or baker.kohlerinteriors.com). They're also the most traditional. Tight-backed sofas look more tailored and formal. Tufted backs are handsome, but are not the best choice for everyday use. When selecting a tufted back, know that the wider apart the tufts, the plusher the padding. Shop mid-century modern decor Mid-century modern, leather tufted sofa or chrome modern lamps, are available at all prices and add instant style to your home decor. Check out this story on Tennessean.com: tnne.ws/1krvBoc .