Sofa looking tired? Tips for making a new purchase

When adding throw pillows is not enough! If your sofa is looking a little worn and throw pillows just aren't helping anymore, it may be time to retire this heavily used piece of furniture and spring for something new!

A Spectacular Spaces client in Bonita Bay was ready to part with the couch that came with her home when it was purchased several years ago. As part of redoing her family room, she wanted something that would work with her casual lifestyle, seasonal guests and a steady stream of golfers who visit. Because the room required a large couch that would work with the entertainment unit, we actually needed to incorporate several couches into one strategically placed unit to allow for spacious seating.
Out with the old sofa!

So we headed for the Kravet showroom in the Miromar Design Center in Estero, where the showroom manager and always helpful, Amy Jimenez, helped us design the perfect sofa to fit my client's specific size needs. For the fabric, we selected a heavy duty, stain repellant suede in a beautiful seafoam green that is perfect for the Southwest Florida lifestyle.

Then came the pillows and a fun search through Kravet Couture which allowed us to get creative with trims and welting. And yes, pillows can make the sofa, so be sure to include them when you are making the purchase. They are a worthwhile investment.

A sofa is a major purchase. It is one of the mostIn with the new sofa!  important and expensive purchases that you will make. And finding it is not easy! The following tips will help navigate through the (often stressful) experience. Whether you have your sofa designed or purchase from a store, keep these mind:

• A sofa and two matching chairs are what you should be looking to purchase for the ideal layout. In some cases, depending upon the room's configuration, a larger sofa may be needed. 
• Invest as much as you can afford.
• Quality is most important factor in selecting your sofa and if you are not sure what to purchase, it is a worthwhile investment to have a decorator shop New pillows make the couch!with you to keep from making a mistake!

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Outdoor living spaces: Makeover for a Bonita Springs lanai

One of Spectacular Spaces most rewarding interior decorating projects done recently was this Bonita Springs condo.

It is interesting how we all get used to the rooms in our homes. Then one day we wake up and suddenly realize that we are really tired of it and need an interior makeover!   And we can't make the change fast enough.  Out with the old and in with the new! There is not necessarily anything "wrong." We just need a change in our room designs.

Like this lovely condo in Bonita Bay...the lanai was ready for an update. So, Spectacular Spaces came up with decorating ideas and provided the design services to get them done.

BEFORE

 

DURINGAFTERMeticulously cared for by its out of state owners, the condo is used for weekend family getaways and golf vacations. The lanai functions as a dining area for entertaining guests and is comfortable enough to serve as a place to relax, watch TV and to enjoy the view.

 

We were happy to be given the go-ahead to redo the entire lanai. The owner wanted it to reflect the feeling and colors of its southwest Florida location and to give it a beachy, whimsical look. This is what we did:

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