r/SofaSnobs

We're looking to replace our current couch which but unfortunately every couch I look at has a back that cuts off below the shoulders. I'm not hip to couch trends but is this a fad? Is there some reason there aren't many high back couches?

Or purchasing online generally, as opposed to in-person purchasing?

Hi, I'm trying to find an answer quickly as this is our only couch and nothing seems to work. Hoping to find an alternative to resolene which I see everyone recommend (but hear it leaves a plastic feeling film). Maybe I haven't waited long enough for the balm to dry but here's the story.

My girlfriend's mom let us have her old navy blue leather couch. It is nice but there are definitely cracks and some peeling. I wanted to restore it but stayed away from any dyes or recoloring balms for the concern of staining. I saw with those that they all recommended a specific cleaning product first. Then I found Bick LP protective balm. Nothing mentioning needing to clean the couch and no one reported the material transferring dye onto clothes.

About 24hrs agao I applied a thick later of the balm. too thick. The couch was absorbing it so I thought it was fine. I've buffed and buffed and used microfiber towels. I applied a light layer of 50/50 soap and water to try and get the excess (oddly enough almost nothing would transfer when I used this?), and applied some heat to the couch. Still where the cracks are at the base of the cushion will transfer a bit of dye if I apply pressure and rub.

I'm losing my mind and if I buff anymore its going to make the material worse. I'm thinking of trying a leather sealer like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0G7XHTXJ3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3100LA9GH31TC&th=1

Would greatly appreciate if anyone who actually knows what they are doing could chime in with their answer. Thanks!

Has anyone else ever had anxiety over a furniture purchase? We just dropped 10K on a Stressless recliner and a sofa, and a very cool arched led floor lamp. But, I’m afraid it be 10 weeks of anxiety for me, I sure hope it’s comfortable, and hope the breezy blue color was the right choice. . We’ve made so many big furniture mistakes - three in a row. 😭. So I needed to get this right, but yesterday, we made kind of a rushed decision. Ugggg. I hate this anxiety.

I've gone through 4 sofas in 3 years and every single one looked great in the showroom but turned into torture after a month of actual use.

We spend a lot of time on the couch - reading, watching TV, napping, just lounging for hours. My partner and I both work from home sometimes and the couch is basically our second office/relaxation zone.

Our current one (some mid-range modern thing from Article) looked perfect for our space but sitting on it for more than 30 minutes makes my back hurt. The cushions are too firm and the armrests are at a weird height.

I stayed at an Airbnb last month with the most comfortable sectional I've ever sat on. It wasn't fancy or expensive-looking, just a basic grey L-shape, but I could've lived on that thing.

What am I missing? Seat depth? Cushion fill? Back support? Is there a formula for this or do I just need to sit on 50 couches until I find the right one?

TLDR: Should we go with the American Leather Comfort Sleeper or the American Leather Today Sleeper?

Background: We are trying to pick a sleeper sofa for our guest room, most of the time we will be using it as a sofa but both our parents live a ways away so when they do stay they will be using the bed for long periods (see it needs to be comfy as a bed too)

I think we've landed on American Leather but we are looking for help choosing between the Comfort and the Today

Has anyone slept on both? And is there a clear winner?

Also with the Comfort does anyone have strong opinions about the standard matress vs the Cooling Gel option?

Any help would be much appreciated!

I just want to start by saying I can see the aesthetic of a white couch. They can look chic, and inviting, and give the perception of a clean space. But.... for the life of me, I don't understand why they are becoming so popular for everyday use/homes. Albeit, I do have pets. However, it just seems impractical and a pain to clean over time for those who don't have pets or children.

I am looking for a long sectional (around 150-160”) with a chaise on each side, preferably with deep cushions. I am willing to spend money on something great, but I have gone down so many rabbit holes and pretty much everything I find has great reviews on the website but bad reviews on Reddit (mostly that the couch doesn’t hold up). At this price point, what is my best bet?