Monthly Archives: March 2012
Home Theater Seating & You
A home theater system is a prerequisite of any home nowadays. So, today, let's talk about the importance of quality home-theater seating. Continue reading
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Tagged black, home theater seating, Italian leather, patrick, raven, recliner, storage console
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Benefits of a Sectional Sofa
Regular sofas are great, but if you really want your living room to shine, consider the added bonus of a sectional sofa. Sectionals offer more space, more option, and, most of all, more fun. Continue reading
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Tagged conversation, fun, hospitality, options, sectional, space
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Tips That Will Make Your Sofa Last
Sofas aren’t impulse purchases. Owning a sofa is a commitment, on the part of both the manufacturer and the buyer. If you want your sofa to last though, you'll have to take it upon yourself to help it maintain its vigor. Continue reading Stop Being a Couch Potato
Get off the couch and get out the door. Spring is almost here and it's time to make a committment to your health and your life. Continue reading
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Tagged couch potato, exercise, Health, physical fitness, self-improvement, wellness
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Sofas Made For Sitting
We've seen plenty of pieces of furniture that, though beautiful, don't perform their function very well. Sure, some furniture can function as purely decorative pieces, but here at Contempo Sofa, we make our sofas for people looking for a place to sit in (with style, of course). Continue reading
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Tagged architectural digest, couch, dining by design, form follows function, modern design, sofa
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4 Sofa Arrangements That Define Space
Sofa arrangement can speak volume about a space and define certain areas of your home for certain uses. Use sofas to distinguish certain spaces for entertainment, conversation, leisure or any other purpose you like. Continue reading
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Tagged arrangement, book, conversation, leisure, music, piano, Relaxation, sofa, symmetry
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The Joy of Italian Leather Furniture
Italian leather is the top choice for nearly all artisans who craft luxury leather products. And why not? It's a fine material, hand-made with a strict emphasis on time-sewn quality and endurance. Continue reading Couch Surfing: A New Way to Travel
CouchSurfing.org, a San Francisco based organization, connects with travelers with local hosts willing to let travelers sleep on their couch. The organization is about more than free lodging though, inspiring cross-cultural communication and exchange between travelers and hosts. Continue reading
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Tagged couch surfing, free lodging, global connection, intercultural exchange, New York Times, travel
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Adding Accessories to Your Sofa
Adding accessories to your sofa is easy. While there are plenty of options, the two most popular, pillows and blankets, are super easy and super fun to implement. Experiment with colors and textiles to make your sofa stand out as a provocative piece of your living room statement. Continue reading Microfiber vs. Leather: Which is Right For Your Sofa?
At Contempo Sofa, we upholster our sofas with two materials: leather or microfiber. While both look great, the two materials each come with their own unique set of pros and cons. For example, if you or anyone in your family … Continue reading 