[WA] Recommend a good couch and/or store

LLlamaLlamaLamp on 24/06/2018 - 15:23

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying a new lounge suite and need some recommendations and reports of bad experiences.

Most critical factor is comfort. It's easy to try a couch in store for a minute and think it's comfortable but if you spend a few hours on it it'll cripple you with back pain.

Willing to spend up to $7k. Probably a 6 seater with corner(4+2) or 4 seater with settee. Configuration is flexible so that could be +/- 1 or 2 seats. Recliner would be nice but not a deal breaker. Undecided on material.

There's plenty of places to buy from in Perth but hopefully you can help narrow down the list.

Cheers

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  salekhard on 24/06/2018 - 19:35

  +2

  Nick Scali has some good deals and good quality stuff. Basically just need to cruise around Osborne Park on Scarborough Beach rd and take a look t a few different shops.

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  follow on 24/06/2018 - 20:46

  if you dont mind secondhand, you can grab a bargain 9 times out of 10

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  werdnanostaw on 25/06/2018 - 10:26

  +1

  I initially used + and - to indicate positive and negative comments. However, these are interpreted as indented bullets so I have use P and M instead.

  Possible selection criteria:

  • Depth of base and height above ground

  M Important for short people so their legs don't stick out or don't reach ground.

  • Angle of base and back

  M Most seat bases are flat but some go down at back which makes it difficult for old or short people to get out of them.

  M If seat back goes back too far may be uncomfortable and difficult to get out of.

  • Softness of base

  M If seat is too soft people sink into them and have difficulty getting out.

  • Triple seaters should have 1 or 3 cushions, not 2 which force middle person to sit on gap between cushions. Over time gap will increase.

  • Armrest width

  M Some lounge suites have excessively wide arms that waste space.

  P They only need to be wide enough for elbow to rest comfortably.

  • Armrest material

  M Some armrests are made of wood or don't have enough padding which causes elbows to become very painful after a short time (like Tigerair solid armrests that need a jumper over them to pad them).

  • Armrests could have drink holders or flat plate area or at least flat enough to "safely" rest plate on.

  P Useful for placing drinks or food plates on.

  M Mustn't interfere with where elbow rests.

  • Long enough to sleep on

  • Space under couch

  P Useful for storing stuff.

  M One more place that has to be cleaned.

  PP Drawers in base make use of otherwise wasted space.

  • Legs should beyond reach of bare toes or if they are reachable they should be rounded.

  • Base of legs should be large enough so they don't dig into timber floorboards.

  • Material

  P Leather should be better wearing.

  M "Plastic" stretches and cracks/tears over time.

  P Both don't absorb drinks or stain, as easily.

  M Both are hot and sweaty in summer and cold in winter.

  P Cloth seats feel cool in summer and warm in winter.

  M They absorb drinks and stain easily.

  • Colour

  M White and light colours show grime and stains.

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    LlamaLlamaLamp on 25/06/2018 - 11:29

    Thanks for the comprehensive list! Your points regarding short people equally apply to tall people. I'm quite tall and I sink into our current couch.

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    werdnanostaw on 25/06/2018 - 11:48

    M Important for short people so their legs don't stick out or don't reach ground.

    Should be:

    M Important for short people so their legs don't stick out or don't not reach ground.

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  werdnanostaw on 25/06/2018 - 10:28

  • Shouldn't have wooden frame that you can hit if you sit in "wrong" place.
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  kingsville on 25/06/2018 - 10:40

  I went to Plush and have been incredibly happy with the purchase.

  Got the Cooper for $3k (50% off $6k). Everyone finds spots that are comfy for them.
  https://www.plush.com.au/modulars

  The follow up service was also impressive.

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  LlamaLlamaLamp on 29/06/2018 - 11:13

  +1

  Thanks for the responses. Went with Plush. Was really happy with the service and range.