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Kravet’s Lorane Sofa
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Baker Furniture’s Paris Sofa
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Baker Furniture’s Jacques Garcia Sofa
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Vanguard Furniture’s Lombardi Sofa
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Jayson Home’s The Morgan Sofa
Whether you call it a sofa or a couch or even a settee, one thing is certain: These focal pieces play a large role in the final look and feel of whatever room they’re in, whether it’s a living room or a library. Here, five local interior designers share their top sofa picks for decorating clients’ homes. (Thinking of finally replacing the outdated sectional in your family room? You might want to take notes.)
Kravet’s Lorane Sofa
Castle Design, 7707 Clayton, 314-727-6622, castledesign.com
“This sofa is a classic,” says Jay Eiler, a designer with Castle Design. “Its clean lines and sleek design work perfectly in modern, as well as transitional spaces. Clients love its comfort and durability along with its sophisticated appeal.”
Baker Furniture’s Paris Sofa
KDR Designer Showrooms, 11660 Page Service, 314-993-5020, kdrshowrooms.com
Robert Idol (robert
idoldesign.com) is a fan of this “updated classic Chesterfield with great proportions, rich tufted back, and seating that is great in mohair, allowing for flexible use in the most traditional to clean modern settings. The subtle nailhead detail accentuates the simple lines of the piece.”
Baker Furniture’s Jacques Garcia Sofa
KDR Designer Showrooms
“Whether vintage, custom-made, or new, I find a modernized Chesterfield sofa to be a good transitional piece that softens the edges of a modern space or makes a more traditional interior less stuffy,” says David Deatherage (daviddeatheragedesign.com). “[This sofa’s] tufted cushions give it a formal look, but the arms and back are wide and intended to be used as additional perching surfaces.”
Vanguard Furniture’s Lombardi Sofa
Denise Fogarty Interiors, 314-757-1112, deniseforgartyinteriors.com
“It is the most comfortable sofa!” says Denise Fogarty. “I like it in a solid canvas fabric with a contrast-flanged edge on the cushions! I would also upgrade the cushions; the ‘bliss down seat’ brings the ultimate in comfort.”
Jayson Home’s The Morgan Sofa
Jayson Home in Chicago, 800-472-1885, jaysonhome.com
According to Amie Corley (amiecorley.com), “It’s the perfect dark navy velvet, and I love the mix of modern color and fabric with a classic English arm. It’s extremely comfortable and stylish, which are two musts when I’m sourcing for clients. It could work just as well in a family room or a formal living room alike.”
