My sectional custom made by Barclay Furniture, upholstered in Knoll Rivington Palm, was delivered yesterday. I’m still in sneak peek mode on my Mahalo Lounge, so here’s a sneak. I’m pretty over the moon. The sectional is delicious and sized perfectly to my room. The fabric is gorgeous — this photo, un-retouched, does not do it justice. More to come as the room approaches the finish line!
P.S., now I need to research plastic slipcovers. I am serious. The first one who spills on this baby I Can’t Even Imagine.
UPDATE to my PS: Okay, no plastic slipcovers. I read the comments. I calmed down. Last night, though, weebit’s snack touched the sectional cushion where she was drinking a cocktail and doing some noshing while watching TV with us. All are forewarned they will risk some mom-wrath if they don’t be careful. But yes: This space is for FUN, lest I forget. Yes: Weebit is all graduated from college now and working in the big city. I want her to come home to visit as often as possible, messy and all!
Beth Pierce says
If the lounge was your “parlor”, I would agree with plastic slip covers, but you have said you plan to use it. Plastic slip covers are cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Life is short, enjoy the furniture and the room!
Lynn says
I love it! I love the tufting and curved back. I just bought a similar non-sectional couch on Craig’s List, in a sort of green damask fabric for my living room. The Bellows on I Dream of Jeannie also have a similar couch. We are in good company! I can’t wait to see the rest!
Kristin says
Literally jaw-dropping.
lynda says
It looks beautiful. I assume the plastic is a joke! I am sure it will clean fine–Knoll fabrics are meant to last. I hope it is as comfortable as it looks.
Pam Kueber says
I should say: This Knoll fabric does come standard with a high-falutin’ protective coating called “Nano Tex” — so that’s a good start!
Mr Kim says
USA Rail will rejoyce 😀
Retroski says
Ps it looks great!
meb says
Cool!
Karin says
Now that’s a sectional! It’s everything I hoped it would be and more.
If plastic slipcovers were good enough for our for our parents and grandparents, they’re good enough for us.
I’m sure clear slipcovers have come a long way in the last few years. Clear slipcovers are definitely the way to protect your investment.
Felicia Alexander says
It’s perfect, Pam! (Now all you need is a Malm fireplace and a conversation pit.) Congratulations!
Robin, WA says
Oh wow, that is gorgeous!!
Allison says
With all due respect to those who choose to do otherwise, -because this is not meant as criticism- my house is not meant to be merely looked at and admired, but to be lived in.
If I spend a fortune on my upholstery and then entomb it in plastic, why did I not just use vinyl upholstery in the first place?
When will the plastic slipcovers ever come off? When everyone I know is dead and I’m all alone to enjoy my furniture?
And I don’t say this lightly. This year has seen a lot of grieving in our family, and one of the things I find is that the small and petty things I’ve done and said come back to haunt you.
A friend passed along this story of a 40-something friend of hers, a father and husband who was terminally ill, and told his wife as he lay near death “I’m glad we used the good dishes.”
I won’t save things for “best” anymore; things are just things, and every single one is ultimately headed for the dumpster.
The people I love are irreplaceable.
JMHO
Retroski says
I so agree sister. I enjoy my dishes, even if they break, and cover my couch with a blanket I like to see. And if it’s breakable, it’s kept on a higher shelf
Things are just things. People are irreplaceable. Things are to serve us, not rule over. But hey, if you put plastic on your seats, I understand! So Pam, I understand!
KennyT123 says
I so agree. I reupholstered my furniture with sunbrella fabric and it survived a sick kitty, not to mention the feeling of curling my feet up in it. I have a good Kirby vacuum that sucks up all the cat hair, popcorn and other morsels that fall between the cushions. I use the good dishes and relish every little tear and spot because I know who it came from 🙂
On the flip side….. dark green upholstery covers a multitude of stains.
Mary Elizabeth says
Allison, so sorry for your loss! I agree about using, sharing and enjoying the stuff while you can, oh, except for my great aunt’s 12 hand-painted bone china tea cups, which two 9-year-olds, my son and his best bud, pretended were glasses from some Greek movie they had seen (not on my watch, I assure you) where they saw the men bite off chunks of their drinking glasses and then throw them in the fireplace, the anger at which I still remember and which makes my blood boil and my sentence structure like something from an Ionesco play.
GlenEllyn says
I too, agree. It’s time to stop saving everything for some “special” occasion. Why not enjoy it and let the chips fall where they may? If by chance something gets stained or broken, so what? It’s part of life.
I just liberated my grandmother’s fine English china from its boxes that were stored in the cellar, and will be donating my everyday stoneware. I am so glad I did! I’m sure my grandmother was proud of her china so why not let it shine? She died when I was very young and I value the connection to her.
Coopercapers says
I agree! Were you talking about potato chips? (LOL) I grew up with everything covered and for company. Now as a baby boomer adult, I am waaaay past trying to impress people. I buy and use for my own everyday enjoyment. If it isn’t perfect for company, I don’t really care. People are visiting the for seeing the people, sharing some good food. Be sensible too, I have covered seating with a quilt when small grandkids come over and covered chair arms when I had a cat and don’t serve food or drinks with red coloring. A friend of mine used her good dishes on Christmas and Thanksgiving which was twice a year. She said, if I live 30 more years, that is only 60 uses. She started using it everyday. We have no duty to send on 12 sets of intact and pristine place settings of china to people that will live on after our days. Ask yourself what you are saving them for. Young people aren’t as sentimental about handed-down bric-a-brac as my generation has been. Who are you kidding to think heirs will want those vintage dishes that aren’t their “style” and grew up in a throw-away society?
Trish says
It looks wonderful! I can’t wait for the reveal! We have a tiki room we are currently working on as well. A labor of love and by far, my favorite room in the house. Keep up the good work!