What are the arms and legs of a sofa?
With all of its unknown elements and mysterious inner workings, a sofa can be a complex thing. Two of the less mysterious sofa elements, and often its most defining characteristics, are a sofa’s arms and legs or feet. But like everything else in sofa design, there is a lot of choice and a lot to know.
What kind of cushion is on English roll arm sofa?
The English Roll Arm Sofa. The seat cushion is a “T” cushion which makes the sofa feel and look a bit smaller than it actually is. Modern versions of the English roll arm sofa might have loose cushions on the back and straighter arms and sides. The style was made popular by furniture designer George Smith and the company still makes it.
Why are some sofas called roll arm sofas?
A sofa’s style is often determined by that of its arm, which is why many sofas are referred to by their arm type as in the case of the popular English Roll Arm sofa and the Lawson sofa. Two identical sofas can become remarkably different with the addition of distinctive arms.
Can you buy new legs for a sofa?
Just add new legs. You can actually buy replacement sofa legs in all different styles and sizes and quickly switch them out. Rachel from Maison de Pax has a great tutorial for how she added some traditional style to her very modern sofa.
With all of its unknown elements and mysterious inner workings, a sofa can be a complex thing. Two of the less mysterious sofa elements, and often its most defining characteristics, are a sofa’s arms and legs or feet. But like everything else in sofa design, there is a lot of choice and a lot to know.
A sofa’s style is often determined by that of its arm, which is why many sofas are referred to by their arm type as in the case of the popular English Roll Arm sofa and the Lawson sofa. Two identical sofas can become remarkably different with the addition of distinctive arms.
Just add new legs. You can actually buy replacement sofa legs in all different styles and sizes and quickly switch them out. Rachel from Maison de Pax has a great tutorial for how she added some traditional style to her very modern sofa.
What can I do with an old couch?
If your couch is a color or pattern that you just can’t stand, paint can be a great way to give it new life. Jess from Domicile 37 painted a sofa she picked up for free and the result looks an lot like gorgeous black leather. And Sue used a different method to paint her thrifted blue couch and turned it into a great neutral sofa.
