Have been looking at a lot of sectionals lately…helping out a friend who asked a question about good looking sectional sofas. I’ve never really thought about sectionals until the last few days. I could never have one…not until I move out of my tiny tiny tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills…so I’ve never even pondered them.
Well, after looking around, I found quite a few sectionals I really liked. So I ask myself…if I had a big space for a family room with a big family…would I go for sectional or sofa?
Here are two living areas (I think dens)…one modern and sleek with a huge sectional (above)…the other a little more traditional with a sofa and few armchairs (below). Which do you prefer? That’s the question in today’s THIS OR THAT!
So which of these rooms do you prefer…the sleek modern with the huge comfy sectional or the more classic with the traditional seating…do tell?
Also, please check out COCOCOZY Pinterest and my Fantastic Furniture board to see some of my favorite sectional picks!
Happy Friday!
xo
Coco
P.S. I will be doing a giveaway on Tuesday…so stay tuned!
P.P.S. I finally have a story planned in advance! Woohooo. Whoa hoa! Woot woot! Monday’s post is going to be awesome…inside a chic Hollywood party with tips from a fab Los Angeles trendsetter.
P.P.P.S. This week, have been drinking vegetable juice from a local juice bar…lips are dry…is that weird? Feel healthier but have dry lips. I know…strange…
P.P.P.P.S. Too much information…I know.
P.P.P.P.P.S. If you know where the first photo comes from, please let me know…I saved it the other day and did not save the source! I will update source below if anyone lets me know! Update: Thank you to reader AmyK for leaving a comment that jogged my memory on the source for the first photo. It has been added!
Photo source: Kelly Behun; Estee Stanley
Easy choice for me…the sofa, chairs and ottoman. I feel like I’d be sitting ON the sectional vs. sitting IN the sofa or chairs. Easier to cozy up in the sofa/chairs! xo
I love both, depends on the feel of the room. Sectional is much more casual to me. I’ve been specifying a lot of them lately though, especially for TV watching spaces.
Love the sofa setting but, I love a sectional ’cause you can do so many different arrangements… I still have 3 pieces of an old sectional, slipcovered and using in my house now
I remember when sectionals were out, now they’re back in, but a sofa never goes out of style!
Happy weekend.
Nancy
powellbrowerhome.com
Sectionals always remind me of the 70s, one of interior design’s all-time low points. So I much prefer sofas.
Sofas for me! They feel more cozy!
Ohhh interesting thought to ponder!! Ok, so going by the pics you put up – i definitely like the sectional in the modern modern space. Usually modern spaces dont appeal to the lounger in me… but this one at least makes you wanna cozy up on the big bad sectional! so in this case, i prefer a sectional in a mod living area.
i still like a sofa too 🙂
PS – im one week two of juicing!! last week, i solely did the juice fast, this week, im doing solid foods (healthy) too. I am loving the way my skin looks and how good ifeel. i almost (almost ok.. not totally) dont have to have coffee in the AM because i have so much energy. not sure about the parched pout though… kinda odd?
Sofa, definitely the sofa, it looks so much more inviting 😀
I like the compromise: Sofa with a chaise. I’m tall. I need to stretch out!
Here’s a source for the sectional photo:
http://www.designhomeonline.net/02/2012/ostentatious-modern-homes-portfolio-of-kelly-behun-studio/
Love both rooms but shall go with the sectional. I bought my sectional in 1991 and have had it reupholstered twice. Have new look since the end of the year in that back cushions were made less tall and firmer and piping was added. One part is a “room divider” so that I have a hallway between bedrooms and bathroom.
Ohh I love the first image! What a beautiful space!
I think it depends on the space. A sectional is great to curl up on and watch a movie but I love the look of a sofa and chair.
love them both but really love the look of that top image. looks mod, clean and totally fun.
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I’m liking the more traditional sofas. That sectional is just begging for a coffee stain. That and the lines seem a little too sharp for me, too.
Thank you AmyK! You jogged my memory regarding the photo source! I didn’t get it from the site you mentioned but had found it on Kelly Behun’s own site. Photo credit added!