My landlord just bought a brand new sofa (this beige model) for my apartment, and I seem to have ruined it already by letting my friend sleep on it for a few days using dark-colored sheets. The area under the head/pillow is now slightly darker than the rest of the sofa; it looks as if it's always slightly wet. The cover can be dry-cleaned but will be expensive; what are the chances of it working? Are there any easier/less expensive alternatives?
posted by helios on Oct 11, 2009 - 5 answers

The cushions on our family room sofa suffers from chronic dog-induced squashing. Is there any remedy aside from getting a new sofa? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler on Sep 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Need a shallow, regular-length sofa. Depth doesn't seem to be a very search-friendly dimension. [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Sep 9, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there such a thing as a good looking, comfortable, urine-resistant sofa? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 31, 2009 - 19 answers

Just bought a new very light beige color sofa and would like to protect it from spills and stains. Any advice?
I've read good reviews about "scotchguard". Any tips on that?
posted by WizKid on Jul 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I find replacement cushion covers for my couch. [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Jul 11, 2009 - 2 answers

Why are sofas dumped beside the road always missing the cushions? [more inside]
posted by Zaire on Apr 20, 2009 - 18 answers

How can I train my dog to stay off the sofa? [more inside]
posted by ijoshua on Jan 10, 2009 - 19 answers

After 4 months in storage, my red microsuede couch is now a gray velvet couch. Can I clean mildew from microsuede? How? [more inside]
posted by Lou Stuells on Nov 29, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I convert my full bed into a sofa temporarily? [more inside]
posted by mayfly wake on Oct 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Faint but visible blue handprint on white leatherette couch...help me, Heloises! [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Sep 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there any real way of making a firm foam corporate style sofa more comfortable? [more inside]
posted by palindromic on Aug 26, 2008 - 5 answers

We're reconfiguring our house to make room for a second child. We'd like to continue to have someplace comfortable for guests to sleep, but we're short on space. [more inside]
posted by larsks on Aug 20, 2008 - 22 answers

Looking for a good place to buy a new, reasonably-priced couch in NYC. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jul 1, 2008 - 12 answers

I can't get my couch upstairs. Help! [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Jun 2, 2008 - 21 answers

Is it rude to purchase leather furniture if I have vegan friends?
posted by plexi on May 27, 2008 - 36 answers

Help me find a good upholsterer in NYC, preferably Brooklyn [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Apr 1, 2008 - 1 answer

Hi All, I just moved and have a new job that will, fortunately, give me the opportunity to purchase nice furniture for the first time in my life. I'm more into modern designs, but with a quality touch. If there is a manufacturer that makes super high quality, modern stuff that would be the ticket for me. Anyway, I'm looking for online stores to shop on. I'm looking for literally everything a typical two person home needs. We currently have no furniture save a recliner, so we need a lot! I'll admit I don't know the first thing about design, furniture history, etc. But I do want to learn. The ideal shops will offer quality and education. I'm not looking for IKEA or super cheap options. Basically, just give me some links of some kick ass online furniture and furnishing joints!
posted by Bob Dobbs on Nov 16, 2007 - 21 answers

Sofas for tall people in NYC [more inside]
posted by lorrer on Jul 25, 2007 - 5 answers

What's the deal with Natuzzi sofas--is their long lead time due to poor management, or are they just overloaded with orders? And why does there seem to be no information on the internet about ordering or styles? [more inside]
posted by ubu on Mar 4, 2007 - 15 answers

Where can I buy the chair featured in this video?
posted by Human Flesh on Feb 26, 2007 - 7 answers

Is a microfiber sofa with a 'W' actually washable? Will I need to wash it? [more inside]
posted by sLevi on Oct 31, 2006 - 5 answers

What sort of sofa is my scratch-happy cat least likely to destroy? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 5, 2006 - 11 answers

My sofa has been in a cupboard for a while. It stinks of dust. How do I clean it? [more inside]
posted by cillit bang on Sep 13, 2006 - 3 answers

What makes for a comfortable, long-lasting sofa, and where can I get hold of one (in the UK)? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo on Aug 25, 2006 - 4 answers

If you search for sofas or sofa sets on Seattle's Craigslist, you see a lot of new sofas--many leather--being sold "out of the box," "original packaging," etc. for well below retail. Though the sellers are different, often the pictures are similar, like a scan out of a brochure. Anyone have any experience with this, or know what the deal is?
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Aug 15, 2006 - 4 answers

Is this sofa compatible with this cat? [more inside]
posted by zadermatermorts on Jul 19, 2006 - 21 answers

Can anyone recommend any guidelines or specific household appliances (eg fridge, freezer, washing machine, sofa and bed) that are reasonably environmentally friendly and affordable (in the UK)? [more inside]
posted by badlydubbedboy on Jun 22, 2006 - 2 answers

Somewhere to hang out in Manhattan with sofas or very soft chairs (today)? [more inside]
posted by bingo on Apr 2, 2006 - 11 answers

What will happen when our scratching cat meets our (proposed) new leather sofa? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Mar 18, 2006 - 23 answers

Looking for an inexpensive, chic (used?) sofa in Philadelphia... [more inside]
posted by Rothko on Oct 20, 2005 - 7 answers

Help me stop the cushions on my IKEA Ektorp sofa from sliding forward. [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Sep 12, 2005 - 11 answers

How can I clean my already-Scotchgarded sofa? [more inside]
posted by elisabeth r on Jul 12, 2005 - 3 answers

I need a modern sofa and basic round rug. Where can I get these? [more inside]
posted by curiousleo on Jun 26, 2005 - 10 answers

I have a sectional sofa with a chaise section. I'd like to get a slipcover, as my cat has gone to town on the fabric. Does anyone make a prefab slipcover for this kind of sofa, or do I need to go the custom route?
posted by Caviar on Jun 7, 2005 - 2 answers

Where should I look for a nice couch? [more inside]
posted by b1tr0t on Jun 5, 2005 - 17 answers

One of our couches was peed on at a party last night. A lot. [more inside]
posted by tweak on Jun 4, 2005 - 31 answers

Futon mattress alternatives? I have a lovely futon frame with a nasty lumpy old futon mattress. I'd like to get rid of the mattress and keep the frame, using it with my air mattress for overnight guests. Does anyone make sofa-type cushions that I could put on the frame to make it more of a couch? Could I make them myself? (+) [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Jan 22, 2005 - 13 answers

Any advice for how to shop for a decent couch/sofa?
I know how much space I have for it (~7 feet), and that I want to be able to lie my 6 feet of body down on it to watch tv in comfort. What else does one look for?
posted by cardboard on Aug 6, 2004 - 12 answers

My couch is depressing me. Someone who shall go unnamed (but his initials begin with "mr. taz") convinced me that we should buy a white couch - with predictable results. It's upholstered in a lightweight canvas type material, and I would like to do something (on the cheap) to change the color. I'm almost tempted to just take it outside with a big bucket of dye and paintbrush (and/or roller), but a) I know nothing about dying, and b) I'm sure that there are serious issues about the dye "setting" so that it doesn't rub off on clothes. (more particulars inside). [more inside]
posted by taz on Apr 25, 2004 - 12 answers