“Anthony explained that I could order fabric from them or supply it myself, which was wonderfully honest.” “After waiting for a specific fabric to come in, my sofa was completed in about 1.5 weeks with all of the small details in tact.” “The finished product looks like something out of Pottery Barn, for a fraction of the price.” "I recently moved and needed all new window treatments. I received impeccable service from Skyline Window Coverings. They responded, reached out, and communicated with me in a timely manner throughout the…" "My Heywood Wakefield coffee table and two end tables were returned today. Alan and his company did a wonderful job. Could not be more pleased. These tables are 42 years old and showed it. Other Shades & Blinds Nearby "I was not looking forward to the process of finding window coverings for my odd shaped windows! Then I contacted Stoneside and consider myself so very lucky to have worked with Elizabeth Gatto. "My shutters were installed about 1.5 years ago.

Within the past month, we noticed that one of the doors (1 of 10) was rubbing slightly when it closed and that there was a bottom frame piece that was damaged. Flash Sale - 20% Off site wide. Selecting the Best Look and Fit Cottage Home Furniture © 2016 All Rights Reserved. Welcome to your Idea Board Grab your favorite Ballard items from the site, and drag and drop them here. Login/Register for convenient access to your Gift Registry and Wish List.Party Furniture Rental Sacramento"Liz can sew anything! How To Fix Bathtub Push Drain StopperShe has a great eye, attention to detail and superb sewing skills. Tom DrapeI am a designer and have worked with her many times, always with great success" Alycia, Fix Redesign, SF"Liz was wonderful to work with and did an excellent job putting together some large sofa cushions and making custom shades for my living room.

Prices were competitive to Nobel and Smith but with better customer service. I would absolutely use her again."Monika, SF "I first discovered Liz when she was working out of a space in Noe Valley when I needed new cushion covers for my 1950's daybed; Liz suggested where I might find a well priced assortment of fabrics and then set about sewing new covers for the seat cushion and bolsters for me- everything from the piping to the well-hidden zippers were beautifully executed. This year when I wanted a slipcover for my favorite armchair she even came to my home, picked it up and delivered it back redone! Now who can beat that?" "Liz just made a slipcover for my sofabed, it's fabulous. The fit is so perfect, it looks more like upholstery than a slipcover. The process was very smooth and easy. Turn around was quick. She pays great attention to detail and her fees are very fair. She even turned me onto a great discount fabric store in SF where I found my fabric. Being a bit of a fabric junkie, I thought I knew them all but this one was a real gem.

I won't hesitate to hire Liz for my next project" Suzanne, Alameda"Liz is amazing! She made slipcovers for a pair of chairs and they look fabulous. The fit is perfect and make the chairs look reupholstered. The finish and attention to detail is impeccable. Her pricing is reasonable given the quality of the end product. I have also used Liz for simple window treatments and they also turned out perfectly. Liz does a great job setting a timeline at the beginning of each project and makes sure to finish by the pre-determined delivery date. I highly recommend Liz" Roxy, SF"I love Liz- she is so flexible and creative. She made beautiful shades for my kids' rooms. She came to my house several times to measure, discuss fabrics and install the shades. You can tell she is meticulous about her work. I wish I could have her make more shades and redo my entire house! I highly recommend working with Liz. She and her work are fabulous." Gary, SFSewing for your Home is the alternative to hiring a full service design team.

Catering to clients with personal style who love to shop for fabric and have a vision of their own, we can facilitate and accomplish your home interior design ideals. Focused on quality sewing, workmanship and affordablility, we fill a void in the soft home furnishing market. e to us when you need... "Sewing for you & your Home"Not everyone likes a sectional sofa, but I sure do. I clearly remember the first time I sat in a sectional.  I was in grade 7 and visited a new friend’s home.  Their family room, just off the kitchen had a massive L-shaped sectional sofa that spanned two walls.  It fit perfectly in the room.  Every seat had a clear view of the TV.  Most importantly, it was super comfortable and easily accommodated 6 people. Ever since then I hoped to one day get my own sectional (and I did). But I made a HUGE sectional buying mistake that you MUST avoid.  See my first sectional buying story at the bottom of this post. Without a doubt, sectional sofas are extremely popular.  

This is great, but it’s a double-edged sword.  The plus side is there are plenty of designs, colors, upholstery, shapes and styles to choose from.  The downside is it’s not easy to choose from so many options. I’ve purchased a sectional, so I’ve gone through this process.  The best approach (after measuring your space of course) is to break your options down into categories.  In other words, get a little scientific about it instead of randomly choosing one. That’s where this gallery of sectional sofas comes into play.  Below we break down and provide photos for different categories of sectionals.  We hope our sectional sofa buying guide aids you in your buying decision. 8. Other Notable Features The 3 main shapes are U-shape, L-shape and semi-circular shape.  However, with modular sectionals, especially 5 piece sectionals, you can create additional configurations. A note about L-shaped sectionals – ensure you head to the sectional store with the correct orientation in mind.  

By this you need to know your room’s layout so the longer portion of the sofa is against the correct wall with the subordinate arm of the sofa extending out on the side that fits your room.  Of course if you go with a modular design, you won’t need to worry about “room fit” because modular means being able to reconfigure the sofa. Below are samples of different shapes and configurations. When it comes to choosing a sectional style for your room (check out our in-depth 17 Types of Sofas article which goes into more detail about each style), you should have a clear interior design plan for your room with respect to color and theme.  This way you will buy a style of sofa that best fits your room. FYI – your living room furniture can make a huge impact on the overall aesthetic of the room.  It can enhance the design or detract.  Do your best to buy a sectional that enhances the room design.  One exception would be a media / family room where comfort is your primary goal – in this case you may wish to choose a reclining sectional – which is uber comfortable, but not exactly formal living room furniture.

Stationary sectionals are the most common.  The are designed for one shape (instead of mix and match like modular sectionals).  The better sectionals lock or connect the pieces together so they stay in place. Modular sectionals come in 3 and 5 pieces typically.  The sofa is made up of individual pieces.  Some sectionals even have pieces that work well as stand-alone furniture.  The sky is the limit with the styles and configurations – but I’ll set out several modular sectionals below to give you an idea of some options. Reclining designs are ideal for family rooms and media rooms.  They come in a variety of styles – from individual movie chairs (below right) to a more traditional sofa with individual reclining sections (bottom left). The chaise lounge is incredibly popular as well.  Basically it’s like having an attached ottoman… but the plus side is you can still use an ottoman so everyone on the sofa can put their feet up. Like the reclining version, the home theater style of sectional is best for family rooms and media rooms.

The material of your sofa impacts duration, comfort and appearance.  The best thing you can do is sit in all types of materials so you get a sense of what you like… while keeping your room’s design and your budget in mind. The dominant pattern is solid.  Yes, you can find striped, polka dot and other patterns, but at the end of the day, your biggest selection will be solid patterns. The cushion backed sectional is one with the back cushioning attached to the sofa.  Moreover, it’s softer and plusher than the tight back (see below). The pillow back sectional is one with detachable pillows which can be handy for configuring the pillows to your comfort. If you’re looking for something more ornate, consider the classic camel back sectional sofa. Every section of a sectional sofa has options with respect to design, function, appearance and style.  The arms are no exception. What follows are 8 arm styles you can choose from. Pillow top arms are when you want soft and plush arms ideal for lying down on.  

They’re most common on sectionals with attached back cushions. Track arms are generally more firm and jut out to the edge of the sofa seat. Round arms are typically cushioned and are a horizontal tube shape. Armless includes no arms on either side or one side being armless.  See both styles below. Recessed arms refers to arms that don’t extend to the edge of the seat. Flared arms are arms that flare outward. I didn’t research sectionals.  All I knew is I wanted one.  My big mistake was buying a sectional which did not have any hooks/fasteners/brackets that secured the individual pieces together.  On carpeting, this didn’t matter too much, but now that our home is hard wood flooring, the pieces split apart constantly.  I either create my own securing system or buy a new sectional. The point:  Ensure the pieces secure together in some fashion.  This is critically important for any sectional you buy. 23 Sectionals for Small Spaces | 17 Styles of Sofas |