Slipcovered Furniture: Family-Friendly or Not?

Slipcovered Sofa - Brand New

I see it all the time. Furniture retailers and designers (famous ones, too!) alike lauding the merits of slipcovered furniture as a great solution for busy households with kids and pets.   source You know what I’m talking about – best typified by the many slipcovered sofas and chairs at Pottery Barn. Is a slipcover…

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Upholstery Strategies for Young Families

Reid Sectional - Design Within Reach (Ultrasuede upholstery)

One of the main reasons I decided to pursue a career in design was that I felt the profession, overall, could do a better job of catering to the needs of families with young children. These are the people that tend to be the most nervous about investing in home furnishings, as they assume whatever…

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