phatfarmlines From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 1323 posts, RR: 1 Posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 1154 times:
I'm thinking about purchasing the IKEA "Vreta" sofa bed. It comes in four colors: Ivory, brown, red, & black. Ivory is ruled out because the model at the IKEA showcase is rather dirty and stains probably show up better; brown is ruled out because the hardwood floor at my home is mostly a brown color, which leaves red & black.
Black seems too cliche in the furniture world and it seems everyone has black furniture, but it blends in with just about anything. Red does seem to stand out more than black, but would this be appropriate in a bachelor home? I am also concerned about the impact red furniture would have to prospective buyers if I decide to put my home on the market.
Ken777 From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 7525 posts, RR: 5 Reply 1, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 1136 times:
Between the two I like the red - on the internet it looks softer than a bright red.
I don't mind black, but believe I would get tired of it over time.
Of the 4 my choice would be the Ivory, and I'd also buy some quality leather cleaner.
armitageshanks From UK - England, joined Dec 2003, 3366 posts, RR: 16 Reply 2, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 1130 times:
We have both black and red leather furniture and the red is DRASTICALLY better with keeping and looking clean.
zippyjet From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 4742 posts, RR: 13 Reply 3, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 1103 times:
Some sage advice:
Make sure you can put the thing together.
Check out the quality; some Ikea products self destruct, others are good values for the $$$
If you can't pronounce the funny name don't sweat it.
Color wise, I couldn't tell you. E-Mail Tim Gunn or HGTV for decorating input!
September11 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 3623 posts, RR: 23 Reply 4, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 1092 times:
Black sofa for me w/ red rug underneath it (wood floor)
luckyone From United States of America, joined Aug 2008, 1656 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 997 times:
Buy from somewhere else. Ikea furniture is not that great. The fabric attracts dirt and dust like a magnet and the pillows will sag and lump very quickly. You can find much better quality furniture for more or less the same prices with a little groundwork. Just my two cents.
usflyer msp From United States of America, joined May 2000, 1809 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 956 times:
It really doesn't matter because you will be
Quoting luckyone (Reply 7): Buy from somewhere else. Ikea furniture is not that great. The fabric attracts dirt and dust like a magnet and the pillows will sag and lump very quickly. You can find much better quality furniture for more or less the same prices with a little groundwork. Just my two cents.
I concur. IMHO it does not really matter which colour you purchase because if you don't like it you will be replacing it in two years anyway.
kent350787 From Australia, joined May 2008, 890 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 934 times:
quote=zippyjet,reply=3]Check out the quality; some Ikea products self destruct, others are good values for the $$$[/quote]
I agree on this one. Our furniture is mostly IKEA, but we went into it with our eyes open - overall there seems to be about 3 levels of quality there. We have a Beddinge sofa bed in blue which is going well, but hasn't been in the living area on a regular basis.
We recently switched from 16 years of black leather in the lounge room to a greenish brown - good aniline leather is worth the money.
zippyjet From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 4742 posts, RR: 13 Reply 10, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 889 times:
Another consideration: do you have pets? Especially if you have cats the furniture can take a beating. My 2 short bus kitties shed a lot so I have to bring out the Hoover. The crappier quality furniture can actually have their lives shortened by frequent suction from your vacuum not to mention the pet dander and bur.
phatfarmlines From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 1323 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 4 days 20 hours ago) and read 836 times:
Thanks everyone for the responses. I'm on a hung jury right now with the decision. Seems alot are questioning the quality of IKEA. I've purchased many items from there and can't say i've had a problem - i've been impressed.
Quoting zippyjet (Reply 10): Another consideration: do you have pets? Especially if you have cats the furniture can take a beating. My 2 short bus kitties shed a lot so I have to bring out the Hoover.
Mika From Sweden, joined Jul 2000, 2788 posts, RR: 4 Reply 12, posted (1 year 1 month 2 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 733 times:
Red! I recently got myself a 3+2 combo of 'Kivik' in bright red. Love something that stands out from the regular dark sofas everyone has just out of convenience.
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