Comments on: Our Living Room Furniture

By: DiaryofADINK

DiaryofADINK — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:20:21 +0000

Don’t underestimate the power of plywood. DH just asked the other day if the “next time” we “buy” a couch it will seat people comfortably without wood underneath the cushions to keep it from sinking in.

Maybe…

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:46:35 +0000

I’m gonna get my next couch from Salvation Army. If there is a S.A. store close to you, check it out — great stuff, greater prices! Also, if Habitat for Humanity has a resale shop nearby, that is another way to get good furniture or building supplies at really cheap prices. My dogs and cats sit on the couches as much as I do, so no $1400 furniture for me!

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:27:20 +0000

You might want to check out http://www.homereserve.com. Unique concept! Budget-friendly couches, chairs, sectionals, etc. that is shipped to you UPS in pieces and you assemble yourself. Very reasonable prices for sturdy furniture, and in many cases the upholstery can be removed and washed.

By: Prince of Thrift

Prince of Thrift — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:33:27 +0000

I need to clean my carpets to….they haven’t been shampooed since I put them in 9 years ago.

By: Joy Smith

Joy Smith — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:09:29 +0000

The only peices of furniture we have in our living room are two chairs, a coffee table and a tv stand. Wait does a floor lamp count? lol We love the floor lamp. We picked it up at a yard sale over the summer for $5. It’s solid brass. The two chairs are in need of replacing. They belonged to mom-in-law who left them for the hubby when she moved out of her old house. One of the chairs pops every time we sit in it and will fall over if you lean it it the wrong way.

By: MrsMoney

MrsMoney — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:31:33 +0000

Have you tried Craigslist? I watch there all the time for sofas. I applaud you for making do with what you have!

By: Trixie

Trixie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:20:58 +0000

Hi Tricia!

I know what you mean about the sofa costs. We would like a sectional or a nice sofa with reclining ends. Oh, the luxury of reclining on the sofa makes me delirious. For anything that’s garaunteed to not fall apart in 3 years it’s going to cost a bundle.

We’ve been saving for several months and it will feel so good to walk in an pick one out. Come to mama– nice reclining sofa:)

Take Care,

Trixie
http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:26:21 +0000

Trish,

It sounds to me like the free sofa might just need a very easy repair. A clunk like that often means one of the sinusoidal springs has broken off its mount and is simply snapping around inside the frame. Without it, you’re bound to find there is no support.

I had that happen to me on a recliner. I flipped it upside down, carefully pulled the scrim loose from the bottom, and peeled it back. It was obvious right away what was wrong. ~$1.50 for a new clip from Lowes, and a few cents worth of staples to put the scrim back on, and it was fixed like new. I’ve had no problems since, and didn’t need any professional help….

By: A Austin

A Austin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:15:34 +0000

Craigslist FTW. Show patience, and you should be able to get close to what you want for much less. It works best is military or large college towns, but even in other places it just takes more time.

By: Amber C

Amber C — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:57:35 +0000

Unfortunately, when I wanted a new sofa I put it on the credit card.

By: Dedicated

Dedicated — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:14:23 +0000

Hello Tricia,

We just purchased a Chenile Sofa from J.C. Penney to replace an ancient one, for $499.00 (plus delivery & tax). I thought this was a bargain. Plus, I am extremely happy with it. I never thought I could get a sofa so cheap and so high quality.

Now to keep the dog off it, when I leave every day.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:42:20 +0000

I think you should look at it as “right-sizing” and not down-sizing. Do you really need more than those 4 pieces of furniture in your living room?