tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post8132082021294366476..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Let's Talk about my white sofaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-26649585610567891412013-08-08T09:56:27.803-04:002013-08-08T09:56:27.803-04:00Thanks for your post! I have the Belgian Roll in ...Thanks for your post! I have the Belgian Roll in sand for less than a year and I am already regretting my purchase! Never thought to just wash the bottom cushion! The daily grime is how I would explain it too! You rock, thanks!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027721265746176822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-78870084489751266622013-07-29T15:36:18.956-04:002013-07-29T15:36:18.956-04:00Hi Lauren,
Love your Blog,!!! Admire your work . B...Hi Lauren,<br />Love your Blog,!!! Admire your work . Been following your blog for long time but first time for comment.<br />I am also looking for RH down filled sofa( i do not know which cushion you have).Can't decide which style. I have two fold question.<br />Is cushion is holding up after use ?<br />Why did you choose this style?( I am leaning to shelter arm, what is your thoughts about this style).<br />Thanks<br />My email is GAPD@AOL.COM<br /><br />Thanks. <br /> Ashaashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696253598443793184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-83860531923896871952013-06-30T11:44:56.505-04:002013-06-30T11:44:56.505-04:00Love your sofa. My husband and I also fell in love...Love your sofa. My husband and I also fell in love with a Restoration Hardware sofa for both the look and comfort. It is not slipcovered (Kensington line with tufted back). We also have young kids. Wondering if you have any experience or recommendation between their standard Belgian Linen and the perenial linen fabric. The store salesman assured us that the individual strand of the standard linen fabric is stain treated before it is weaved as a fabric. However it just doesn't sound as stain resistant as the Perenial fabric. We are planning on getting it in "sand" color which should help made the dirt less visible. Thanks!Yihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021869792019386189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-76683707178351806182013-02-27T08:38:59.991-05:002013-02-27T08:38:59.991-05:00What an interesting post! I do have another angle ...What an interesting post! I do have another angle on this whole white sofa issue because I went down that road some years ago. <br /><br />I found that guests did not want to sit on my white couch despite my encouragement. They were afraid they would mess it up and if they had kids, it was much worse. Since I want a house that people can feel comfortable in using, I finally gave it up. Instantly, my guests seemed more relaxed and quite willing to sit on my colored couch.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248294576456258116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-5348661538003254122013-02-22T17:38:02.933-05:002013-02-22T17:38:02.933-05:00I'm sure its so comfy to sleep there in that s...I'm sure its so comfy to sleep there in that sofa. Children can slouch and jump there while us adults can sit for longer time reading and watching television. <a href="http://www.sanssoucie.com/?s=gallery&gt=c&id=503/" rel="nofollow">Interior Glass Doors</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662999900764058428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80234576172711563642013-02-21T14:23:13.644-05:002013-02-21T14:23:13.644-05:00I have white Sunbrella fabric on a seating and it ...I have white Sunbrella fabric on a seating and it dos not pill; it is possible the RH acrylic fabric is not the same quality as Sunbrella? Although I no longer have children at home, however, I do have a dog. Nonetheless, the look of your sofa is perfect for your space, Lauren. Personally, I've tired of the slipcover look and just want an upholstered look for a change. Thus, the Sunbrella, which is holding up very well. Lumen Dropshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319443868793769424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75340639539010448422013-02-13T16:38:34.869-05:002013-02-13T16:38:34.869-05:00Amazing, such sofa almost resembles as a bed.
Et...Amazing, such sofa almost resembles as a bed. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.sanssoucie.com/" rel="nofollow">Etched Glass</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025138455007491166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-40793952112614291942013-02-11T11:40:50.463-05:002013-02-11T11:40:50.463-05:00so true...I have white slipcovers, and if I am wat...so true...I have white slipcovers, and if I am watching a movie, or we are eating something near it, I cover it, but new blue jeans are my fear...it really comes off! <br /><br />I have the track arm DR chairs, but got them in sand...doesn't show much dirt, but they do mark my soft hardwood...we had to cover the casters with teflon pads. I went with them, even know people thought they would mark the floor. I should have listened...<br /><br />Your sofa is nice and deep...essential for a family sofa :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-84760649724811798342013-02-09T15:09:27.873-05:002013-02-09T15:09:27.873-05:00What a handsome lil man! Thank you for the tips......What a handsome lil man! Thank you for the tips...I often recommend slipcovered sofas to clients and it's good to know about the Perennial fabric having pilling qualities. I personally love all of the Restoration Hardware sofas, and I think you made a great choice!Carla Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75495504091052408172013-02-08T16:56:10.121-05:002013-02-08T16:56:10.121-05:00Wonderful essay on the White Sofa!
I liked this s...Wonderful essay on the White Sofa!<br /><br />I liked this sofa a lot but I find the low back to be incredibly annoying. I can only see that the baby at least looks comfortable. Anyone older than 5 will probably fall over backwards, no? Or maybe we are all meant not to actually sit on sofas any more, just perch, slouch, sideways, etc.<br /><br />As always you are awesome, so I know I could say this sofa criticism and you would not mind. <br /><br />hehe. :D<br />Hugs, Terri<br /><br />Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-48135395778433314742013-02-08T16:23:05.177-05:002013-02-08T16:23:05.177-05:00I think the white sofa looks fabulous! I also love...I think the white sofa looks fabulous! I also love your honesty!!! Always a great thing from a designer, a blogger and a mom.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend, hopefully you are not in the path of the bad weather.<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-6628779925752498632013-02-07T13:52:48.439-05:002013-02-07T13:52:48.439-05:00I've had white slipcovered sofas and chairs fo...I've had white slipcovered sofas and chairs for 13 years and I've never had a problem, even with a muddy dog. Pizza, spaghetti sauce, sweet&sour chinese sauce (yes, we eat on our sofa) have never been a problem. The trick is thick white cotton twill or the white IKEA ektorp covers - they wash up great and have never left a stain. Ever.lisaroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201063720578870254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-57920153673701725342013-02-07T13:49:18.155-05:002013-02-07T13:49:18.155-05:00Perennials is solution dyed acrylic fabric, like S...Perennials is solution dyed acrylic fabric, like Sunbrella and it absolutely can be washed just as you did, cold water and air or line dry (heat is acrylic's enemy). As someone else mentioned, a sweater shaver is great for the pilling and after some time that will stop. It's kind of like a wool rug shedding.<br /><br />I love that frame too and you are lucky to have a room big enough for it!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198910052171622461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-56799527309475740562013-02-07T13:02:03.471-05:002013-02-07T13:02:03.471-05:00Beautiful sofa, but I feel your pain. I have a dar...Beautiful sofa, but I feel your pain. I have a dark cream sofa that just looks constantly dingy on the arms and base. They're non-removable so there's not much I can do but wipe them down occasionally (read: every other day). I'm considering hiring a steam cleaner and seeing if that will freshen it up better. <br /><br />Alternatively, since it's second-hand but amazing condition/quality, I might shell out to have it reupholstered in some funky print.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-32274112210111744662013-02-07T11:45:40.214-05:002013-02-07T11:45:40.214-05:00Good to know, Lauren. I was just talking to a cli...Good to know, Lauren. I was just talking to a client the other day about white slipcovered dining chairs.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715793475833188391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-72479800654756738772013-02-07T07:09:47.652-05:002013-02-07T07:09:47.652-05:00Appreciate your honest opinion...You put into word...Appreciate your honest opinion...You put into words my thoughts...I have a similar fabric on my "new"* sofa and I am totally disappointed with it...I thought about washing the cushions to get rid of the ugly Off White Grimy look but have not mustered up the courage...But after reading your blog...I WILL & eventually get slipcovers...Thank you, Patricia Flournoy<br />*never looked NEW... Flournoyfrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687004720327945914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-23771773411002748332013-02-06T17:25:46.783-05:002013-02-06T17:25:46.783-05:00I'd love to have a white sofa and was waiting ...I'd love to have a white sofa and was waiting to hear how it was working out. I think I'm back to the RH Maxwell leather sofa. I looked at the Rhys (?) Anthro sofa but I was afraid of long time wear and I could just see it sagging but I think it is absolutely beautiful. I hope it has been good for you. Thanks for the helpful info!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500448296949974483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-56083208991232471792013-02-06T16:46:09.413-05:002013-02-06T16:46:09.413-05:00Great post, Lauren! I have to join in with the yay...Great post, Lauren! I have to join in with the yays! for light/white slipcovered sofas! I have a sofa that I thrifted - a high end custom scored for $50. Inspired by RH's slipped sofas, I made my own from painters drop cloths, so they are light off white, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this sofa! We have three boys too (13, 11, 9), and people ask how this is possible! Truly, I just toss the slipcovers in the washer, gentle cycle, and dry to damp, then put them on. Every two - three months. I may have a hard time ever going with a darker colored sofa now, unless maybe it was velvet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-31457504753947243712013-02-06T14:42:34.057-05:002013-02-06T14:42:34.057-05:00lauren - i'm really not understanding why you ...lauren - i'm really not understanding why you didn't just go with a white washable linen? you can NEVER EVER NEVER keep a white sofa clean w/o washing it because people's clothes are dirty. where ben sits - it gets dirty from his pants after a while. and the dog = walking by the sofa leaves a residue. this is why i will only ever have slipcovers because i see how dirty a white sofa is that means all sofas get that dirty but you can't see it as easily and can never clean it either. ughh. <br />white sofas mean cotton or linen washable slip covers ONLY btw, i love your sofa - it's so gorgeous. i want one!!!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-55586493020348579202013-02-06T13:14:05.453-05:002013-02-06T13:14:05.453-05:00Lauren- The sofa is lovely, but I could never go o...<b>Lauren</b>- The sofa is lovely, but I could never go over to the white side. <br /><br /><b>Loretta</b>Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267859119744984172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-68438364586072007322013-02-06T11:39:35.629-05:002013-02-06T11:39:35.629-05:00Nice choice! we have that exact same sofa from RH ...Nice choice! we have that exact same sofa from RH but ours is in the vintage velvet (charcoal) fabric and we love it just as much one year later. it's holding up well to a family of 5. We make sure to flip the seat cushion every once in a while...my children like to dive onto the couch for whatever reason. : )Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874615290947304831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-76662835281657029232013-02-06T11:20:03.868-05:002013-02-06T11:20:03.868-05:00Rachel & Dianne- I still looove my green sofa...Rachel & Dianne- I still looove my green sofa!! It's in my office now where I get to use it almost every day ;) ;) Working is waaay more fun on a couch!<br /><br />The green velvet has done really well EXCEPT where my second baby spit-up on it. It was a case of us cleaning it but the lactic acid stayed in the fabric somehow and over the years those places were bleached by the sun :( Really only 1 spot so I have a crefully placed throw blanket there <br />xoxo,<br />laurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471301027836728285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-71768627660987554272013-02-06T06:48:26.820-05:002013-02-06T06:48:26.820-05:00This is really helpful since I've been trying ...This is really helpful since I've been trying to convince my hubby to get on board with a white sofa for a while when we are ready to purchase a new sofa. Thanks for the feedback.Holly Gruszkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06562245870313515897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-62471947208441153312013-02-06T06:17:24.855-05:002013-02-06T06:17:24.855-05:00Hi Lauren,
I'm planning to get an English arm...Hi Lauren, <br />I'm planning to get an English arm sofa in velvet, but my husband thinks it's a bad idea (we have a two-year-old boy). What was your experience with the gorgeous green sofa? Do you still use it, or did it get destroyed? Hoping it's hanging in there!<br />-Rachelwilhitelarkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04002910541634081744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-44380971256194890522013-02-06T06:05:47.581-05:002013-02-06T06:05:47.581-05:00Oh I love it Lauren, regardless. It is an amazing ...Oh I love it Lauren, regardless. It is an amazing sofa. We bought a microsuede one last year and it is terrible. Will never recommend it...comfy but shocking to keep clean.<br />Ness xxNess Lockyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13786847644536923530noreply@blogger.com