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erosenst
12-03-2018, 11:14 AM
Hoping the awesome shoppers here can help either point me in a direction - or provide actual suggestions!

The problem: We have a condo in Florida that we use a few weeks a year, but also rent out much of the "season". It's in an area that only allows monthly renters, and three leases a year - so it's mostly retired couples renting/the furniture is what I would consider 'lightly used' since at most it's only used four months a year...and there aren't kids/ pets hopping on it :).

We bought it furnished, and while we replaced what 'had' to be replaced we're hoping to wait to redo the living room until we're done renting it. Unfortunately, the 'comfy chair and a half' is suddenly worse for the wear - still comfortable but the upholstery will never be clean again. Easy solution was a Surefit or similar slip cover, but can't find one that fits. A custom one is $1000+ and not happening!

So - I'd like to find a replacement that works in the room. Requirements:
* Ideally comfortable to sit in - it's my husband's CHAIR :)
* Has to at least not be offensive in the room
* Has to have a matching ottoman
* Ideally fabric that's easy to clean
* Ideally under $1,000 for chair and ottoman - the more 'under' the better.

I found one 'maybe not bad' at Ashley Furniture - does anyone have experience with their soft goods? I know it's not high end - but given the usage thinking it may be ok? Or maybe even 'more than ok'? I looked at Wayfair but didn't find anything where i liked both the chair and the fabric in the room.

Links and thoughts on this highly appreciated!! Thanks in advance.

Oh - a link to the room if you want more details: https://www.vrbo.com/1162314. The pics here are somewhat photoshopped, but the second pic may show the chair better. The walls are Benjamin Moore Citrine - the color under the kitchen counter is closer to 'true' than the wall behind the sofa.

PunkyBoo
12-03-2018, 01:22 PM
I can't see the photos (link not working for me) but we have gotten our last 2 upholstered furniture sets from Macy's and have been very happy with them. They usually have great pricing, especially during their sales.

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SnuggleBuggles
12-03-2018, 02:10 PM
My friend’s house is almost all Ashley furniture and it looks great, sits comfortably and has worn well.
Arhaus, Macy’s, Lazy Boy (they have a huge array of stuff!) and Pier 1 are places to try otherwise.


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erosenst
12-03-2018, 03:46 PM
Weird on link - sorry. Agree on Macy's - nothing online that I think will work but may run in while we're in Florida.

Great to hear about Ashley! Off to look at the other suggestions - hadn't thought of those.

mackmama
12-03-2018, 08:34 PM
I'd check out places like Gilt Joss+Main, Wayfair... all having huge sales right now.

Mermaid13
12-04-2018, 08:18 AM
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/birch-lane-clausen-armchair-bl23229.html?logout=1543925377
I have this chair in my bedroom. It’s not really a chair and a half, but it’s definitely oversized. It’s huge and comfy!
I would have put it in my living room but I wanted the white slipcovered fabric and I wasn’t ready for white in the living space just yet. There are tons of fabric choices to choose from. I know when I bought it there were lots of great reviews and I saw some user photos with an ottoman. For some reason it has no reviews now.

erosenst
12-04-2018, 01:04 PM
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pd...out=1543925377 (https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/birch-lane-clausen-armchair-bl23229.html?logout=1543925377)
I have this chair in my bedroom. It’s not really a chair and a half, but it’s definitely oversized. It’s huge and comfy!
I would have put it in my living room but I wanted the white slipcovered fabric and I wasn’t ready for white in the living space just yet. There are tons of fabric choices to choose from. I know when I bought it there were lots of great reviews and I saw some user photos with an ottoman. For some reason it has no reviews now.




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Wow - thanks for posting. This didn't come up in my search - and still doesn't for some reason - I can only use your link. But the style is totally perfect. Only bummer is no matching ottoman, which we need. When I have a few minutes I'll contact customer service and see if they still have. It also let me see a couple other options that I hadn't seen before. I ordered a bunch of swatches so at least have something to work with now.

Other suggestions still welcome!

Mermaid13
12-04-2018, 01:15 PM
You’re welcome! It really is a beautiful chair and so very comfy!! I wasn’t able to find by searching the name either. I had to go to a past orders. When I ordered it (in July) I was called by Wayfair and they told me Birch Lane was changing manufacturers for the chair. I had to wait a little bit longer for the order because of this. I wonder if that’s why it’s not showing up on the search and why it has no reviews.

Mermaid13
12-04-2018, 01:36 PM
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/carly-armchair-cstm2155.html?piid=21834233%2C21834303
Logged back into wayfair and it showed this as recently viewed. Looks like they changed from Birch Lane to Wayfair Custom...same reviews and photos from when I ordered. Hope it helps.