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Y’all, I don’t know if I can adequately express to you how amazing it is to have a big, comfy couch in my living room after living for nearly three weeks without one. I mean, I realize this is definitely a first world problem, but holy cow I missed having a sofa!

If you haven’t been following this saga, let me catch you up. Corey and I just moved into a new home, and when we moved here we had to sell the sofa that was in our old house because our old IKEA sofa was far too large for the living room in the new house. We ordered a Crate & Barrel Lounge II sofa for the new house, and there was an error with the order (completely my fault), which meant that instead of getting it just a few days after moving in we had to wait two and a half weeks before the sofa would arrive.

Two and a half weeks doesn’t sound like a terribly long time until you’re living with a pallet on your living room floor and have to sit there every time you want to watch television. Let me tell you, my back has not enjoyed that situation.

Our couch finally arrived last week and I’m here to tell you it’s totally revolutionizing our lives! I was live-texting Corey as it was getting delivered and as soon as the delivery guys left, I plopped my butt on that sofa and didn’t move until I had to go get Jackson from school – and we put on a movie and snuggled up when I brought him home!

UPDATE: Be sure to read this post I wrote about 18 months into owning the sofa for a full picture of what to expect – and the big change we made to it! 

The Crate & Barrel Lounge sofa is the perfect big, comfy couch for the entire family! See a review of the sofa here.

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I wanted to share a review of our new Crate & Barrel sofa because I looked all over for information about it when we were making our decision and couldn’t find much (I don’t know about you, but I always like to find reviews from bloggers rather than just reviews on the store’s website – I love to see photos of the products in someone’s home and read a more personal review than you usually find on a store’s site). At the end of the post, I’ll also share a couple of links to other bloggers who have written about this sofa (there are a couple I managed to find, including one big one who got the sofa around the same time we did).

The Crate & Barrel Lounge sofa is the perfect big, comfy couch for the entire family! See a review of the sofa here. Get all the details on why this sofa is a great option for you and your family

Crate & Barrel Lounge II Sofa Review

First of all, let’s chat about why we ended up buying a sofa from Crate & Barrel. After all, it was just a few months ago that we were raving about our cheap-o IKEA sofa – what gives?

A few things, actually. We had every intention of purchasing a sofa from IKEA when it came time to move into this house, but when we began to look around we quickly realized that there weren’t any that were really calling to us. We had a KIVIK in our garage in the old house, and my original plan was to buy another one for this house, but the more we began planning the more we found wrong with it – we weren’t thrilled with most of the color options, and we didn’t like how low it sat – the ceilings in our living room are vaulted, so a sofa that was so squatty was really just going to look silly. There weren’t any other sofas at IKEA that we liked, so we started to expand our search a bit.

We were both adamantly against buying a sofa online. I know you can find some great, super affordable options, but we agreed that we have to be able to sit on a couch before we make a decision to buy it – my butt is too picky for just any old sofa. I need a big, comfy couch that’s good for the whole family to curl up on.

And finally, we were very particular about the size of our sofa. We were downgrading from a very large sectional and knew that it would be an adjustment for us to lose so much seating space. We really wanted to maximize the space we have and get a sofa that was as long as we could feasibly fit – it’s hard to find extra-long sofas (most are around 80-84 inches long), but our Crate & Barrel sofa is 93″, which is the largest sofa we could fit in the room without it completely taking over.

Crate & Barrel Lounge II

We visited a few different stores and walked around sitting in various sofas, and we just kept coming back to the Lounge II from Crate & Barrel. We loved the quality of the fabric (it’s a super thick weave that feels really luxurious compared to the fabric on our old sofa), and it was just so dang comfortable. It was a pretty significant investment (especially compared to buying at IKEA!), but after talking with a lot of people over on Instagram and in real life, we realized that a sofa is just one of those things that’s worth investing in – this sofa could last us 10-15 years or so if we take care of it, whereas the slipcovers IKEA sofa were starting to show some wear after just 6 years. Again, this isn’t to say anything negative about a good ol’ IKEA sofa – we still love them just as much as we did before and think they’re a great option. But, we’re trying to buy some longer-lasting pieces for our home and being thoughtful about investing in things that will stand the test of time – and we’re hoping this sofa is one of those pieces!

Now, let’s look at the difference between the regular Lounge II and the Lounge II Petite – because this is something that threw me off when I was ordering (and is the reason our sofa ended up being so late). Both sofas look almost identical, but one is significantly deeper than the other (the seat depth on the regular version is 29″, and the seat depth on the petite version is 24″). Corey and I were able to sit on both of the sofas when we were shopping in-store, and when we sat on the regular Lounge II we quickly discovered that neither of us could actually just sit on the sofa – we had to “lounge” in order to be comfortable. The sofa is so deep that if you sit with your back against the back rest there’s basically no way your feet will be anywhere near the ground unless you have legs that are 10-feet long (slight exaggeration, but not much). The petite version, however, is super comfortable and lounge-able, but shallow enough that you can actually sit in it regularly without feeling like a child.

The perfect big, comfy couch

Crate & Barrel sofa review

The color that we chose for our sofa is called “Steel” – it’s a medium-tone gray and I think it’s the perfect neutral color to layer into just about any room. It’s significantly lighter than the dark blue of our old sofa, and I like that it doesn’t feel too heavy in the room. There are about a zillion different options with the fabrics and colors for this sofa, but many of them are special order and add quite a bit of time (and money) to your purchase. We really loved how beautiful some of the fancier fabrics looked, but the “Taft” fabric (which is what comes standard) is really nice, thick, and sturdy feeling. I’m hoping it’s as durable as it looks because goodness knows our dogs and Jackson will put it to the test.

We still have quite a few things to add or tweak in the living room. We’re currently shopping around for a new side table, and we’re hoping to add a recliner (or maybe two) in the room. We’re also planning to eventually replace the bookshelf next to the sofa with something custom-made that will provide some covered storage and fit the space a little better. But, despite all of the changes that still need to be made, I’m really pleased with how things are coming together. This living room feels so small compared to the old house, but I actually love the coziness and am really excited to come up with some creative solutions for space-saving storage in here.

Of course, my infatuation with the cozy factor may fade when we’re all tired of being so close together. Ask me again in a year or so.

Looking for some other opinions on this sofa? I promised a couple of links, and I was definitely inspired by this blogger and this blogger, who both purchased the couch and love it!

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  1. Kevin says

    Hi, love that tufted ottoman! We are getting a Lounge sofa, and we’d like to know where to get that ottoman? Thanks!

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  2. Cindy says

    Really considering purchasing with Taft stock fabric but we took a swatch home and spilled soya sauce and coffee and it soaked it ALL UP immediately and soaked right through. We did clean it with soap and water to see if it would clean up and it did, but I can’t imagine what would happen to the inside of the couch since it seeps through. How has yours held up?? Not sure if I really need to upgrade the fabric because its a heafty penny.

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  3. Carolyn says

    Hi there! Can you tell me what the width of the petite seat cushion is? The only measurements I can find are the height & depth. Ordered the 3-piece sectional today and want to add an ottoman to the end seat. Thanks so much for the great info on the sofa!

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  4. Chelsea McDaniel says

    Hi Amanda-

    We are looking at buying the lounge petite as well. I noticed some reviews on the site complained of feathers constantly coming out. Have you had this issue?

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  6. Camille Gidich says

    About to purchase the lounge II. The salesperson in the showroom was talki. Me into upgrading to performance material because we have kids and inevitable spills… it’s soooo much money to upgrade. Like, $1,000 extra. I have read a lot that you can pop the stock fabrics in the wash. What are your thoughts? It’s a big investment as it is, will the extra money to upgrade the material REALLY be worth it? Can’t break the bank and the stuff is already pricey. Help!!

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    • Amanda Hendrix says

      Hi, Camille!

      Yes, I found that the stock slipcovers could be machine washed without issue. We had some issues with pilling with the base fabric (but we also have a Doberman who spent a LOT of time on the couch) but it was easy to keep clean otherwise!

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  7. Carly says

    Thank you for this post!! after sitting on the Lounge II in store I knew it was the couch I was looking for. I called it a perfect “nap couch” 🙂
    I was unsure if the petite would be too shallow but after your review I am going to go ahead and order the petit! thanks again! its probably much better for apartment living too haha

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  8. A Magill says

    Hi! We just purchased the petite without seeing one in store. I know the seat depth is 24” but I’m curious if that is the depth of the entire seat or just the part that isn’t covered by the back cushions. Does that make sense? Like do you actually have a full 24” of space or are a few inches lost to the back cushions? I’m just trying to figure out how the sofa is 41” deep but the cushions are only 24?! Thank you!!

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  10. Jeremy says

    Hi Amanda – really helpful stuff here! You’ve convinced me to go with the petite instead of the regular! One quick question though. Is the couch wide enough for two people to lay on comfortably while watching some TV? Or would you have to remove the cushions to do so? I would love your input!

    Thank you,
    Jeremy

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  11. Taylor Lankenau says

    We are currently couch shopping as we close on a house the end of the month. We’ve had our eye on this sofa from crate and barrel, but the closest location to test it out is 3 hours from us. Does this couch make that weird crinkling plastic noise some couches make when you sit on it? We’ve found that every couch we think would be comfortable or is more spacious makes that weird noise. We like our couch to be silent if that makes sense. Would love any feedback you have as it is an expensive couch!

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  12. Jennifer says

    I’ve had the lounger sofa for a few years now and have the problem that the cushions totally sink. They get sink holes. And crate and barrel already replaced them for us once (after we had the sofa for about a year.) I’m not heavy, about 110 lbs and I think there is something wrong with the cushion materials. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem?

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    • Amanda Hendrix says

      Interesting! We haven’t seen that issue at all, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind. We’ve had ours for about 18 months but haven’t seen that particular issue.

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  13. Luigui R. says

    Hi Amanda! I love your website, thanks for this awesome review. Its been a while since you have this couch. How is it holding up? We are decided on this couch (only not the petite version, on the contrary we want the “Double chaise” gigantic one which is basically a like a bed). What we haven´t decided on is on the fabric. Is either Taft Steel like yours or a View Black. Unfortunately in our country Costa Rica they don´t a have a “View” model on display. The taft steel is gorgeous looking and really comfortable, but we were worried about the feather coming out problem specially for such and open fabric, or in the case of a hairy dog, the fabric being a fur magnet. Any comments on that? Also, do you have an affiliate link for the Lounge II 2-Piece Double Chaise Sectional Sofa? Im not sure we can order through the website being in Costa Rica, but we can try. Thanks!

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    • Amanda Hendrix says

      Hi Luigui – I wrote an update on our sofa here. We ended up having issues with the Taft fabric holding on to smells from our dog and pilling. HOWEVER, it should be noted that we have a very large dog who spends an inordinate amount of time on the sofa – I think if you have a normal dog who doesn’t hang out on it aaaaaall day long, it likely wouldn’t be a problem at all. We don’t have issues with feathers really at all – there are a few here and there but I think that’s unavoidable with any feather cushion, no matter the fabric.

      Also, I so appreciate you asking about an affiliate link! If you purchase the sofa you want after clicking on any of the sofa links in this post, I should get credit for it – you don’t have to purchase the exact item linked to. 🙂 But, here’s a link to your specific sofa, just in case!

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  14. Eric says

    Thank you for sharing your experience, especially on describing the distinction of the petite version. I went to the store to try out both versions. I am a 6’1″ dude and the regular version is definitely too deep for me. It forces you to lounge back and is almost impossible to sit straight up with your feet touching the floor. The petite is perfect and I’ll have mine in 6-8 weeks!

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    • Amanda says

      You’re going to love it! And I totally agree – the regular version is too big for anyone, unless you want to use it as a bed, haha.

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  15. Jacey says

    Thank you so much for your review! I just purchased the regular Lounge 93″ sofa and now feel like I may have made a mistake!! I actually asked about the petite version and the salesperson told me it was not in stock. I am moving and just sold my old sofa so it was very important to me to have the sofa delivered on my move-in date (Nov. 15). I just called and spoke with another salesperson to see how long it would take if I switched to the petite version and she told me it is in stock! I just said I would think about it but think I should switch – I also got the taft cement color (in stock) but was also informed that the taft steel is also in stock – I do not have children or pets so no worry on the color – I wonder if the cement is too light though as I entertain a lot. Ugh! Help! I am so confused as to what to do now – I lived with a sofa I hated for 4 years because it was so expensive (5,0000.00) and I do not want to make another mistake!! I wish making a decision came easier for me but it does not!! I would appreciate your thoughts on both the size and color! Thanks so much!! You are so talented and have such a good eye!!

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    • Amanda says

      Hi Jacey! It totally depends on how you use your sofa, and how tall the people in your family are! We aren’t particularly tall, and found that the regular version was much too deep for us to just sit on. You HAVE to “lounge” on it. It’s no big deal for a movie night or if you’re watching tv, but if you have friends over and just want to chat, it could get weird. The regular version is about as deep as a twin bed. We find that the petite version is perfect – you can sit comfortably on it without putting your feet up, but it’s really easy to cozy up into!

      I think if you prefer the cement color, stick with it! The fabric cleans really easily (and I’ve found that it’s washable too), so you should have no problem keeping it clean. I wrote a blog post about how I clean ours, if that helps.

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  16. Andrea says

    Hi! Thanks so much for posting this review! I’m like you and need to see furniture in real homes, not just in the store or website. One issue I kept seeing in the reviews was that the feathers kept coming out of the Taft fabric. After having this sofa for a while now, how’s it holding up? Any feathers coming out of it, or is the fabric pilling?

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    • Amanda says

      Hi, Andrea! We do have the occasional feather pop out – but nothing that really bothers me. I just pick any stray feathers off the couch once a week when I vacuum it (there are usually only a couple). It’s not worse than any other feather pillow I’ve owned. Our sofa is holding up great! The fabric does have some minor pilling on the areas where we use it frequently, but I also feel like I should note that we have a Doberman who sleeps on the couch every night. So, it gets used HARD! The pilling isn’t noticeable unless you’re really looking for it, though. We’ve had it for a year and I can definitely still say I’d highly recommend it!

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  17. Donna says

    Ask serious questions about the springs in this sofa before you purchase. We bought ours 8 years ago. Today my husband took off the dust catcher to see why the sofa was sagging and I cannot believe the ‘spring’ construction. We are not new to do-it-yourself. These are not eight-way hand tied springs or even sinuous springs. It looks like light weight hog-wire attached with cot springs. The springs are pulling out of the frame and the ‘hog-wire’ grid has snapped in several places. The newer versions might be better constructed. Ask to see a cut away drawing on the spring system. I wish I had.

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    • Amanda says

      Oh no! Thanks for sharing that – we haven’t had any issues yet, but we’ve only had it for a year. Hopefully they’ve fixed the issue!

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  18. Maria says

    I just ordered the same sofa in the regular lounge size for our bonus (teen room)! Where did you find your rug? It looks beautiful with the sofa and looks like it would wear well and not look dirty, even if it was ; )!

    Thank you!

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  19. Rene says

    Hi. Our family has been thinking about buying this couch but have read some not so favorable reviews regarding how it holds up over time & complaints about feathers popping out all over. Wondered if you still love it as much now that some time has passed. Have the cushions deflated at all? Would love to hear your thoughts.

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    • Amanda says

      Hi Rene –

      We’ve had it for close to a year and don’t have any complaints yet. There are definitely some feathers that come out, but you’re going to get that with any down-filled sofa. I’d say I find a few each week – it’s definitely not a major concern for us. We don’t have any issues with the cushions deflating – they fluff really nicely thanks to the feathers! I’d still highly recommend it.

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  20. Kari says

    I am about to pull the trigger on this couch. Did you all end up getting the petite version or the regular? Do you find the couch “too blue”. I was looking for a gray couch and have fallen in love with this one but the color does seem to have a lot of blue in it. Two kids and dogs we need a dark color sofa. Thoughts on color now that you have had it awhile?

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    • Amanda says

      Hi Kari! We got the petite version and are very happy with it! It’s very cozy, and it’s a great size for our family.

      I definitely wouldn’t call it too blue – there are blue undertones in it, but it’s solidly a medium-tone gray! We’ve got two dogs and a 4-year-old, and one of our dogs sleeps on it nightly – it’s still in fabulous condition. Hope that helps!

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  21. Libby says

    How are you liking the Taft fabric after a few months? I’m considering buying a different style couch but using the Taft steel colored fabric. Thanks!

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    • Amanda says

      Hi Libby – we love it! Our dogs spend a ton of time on it (my Doberman sleeps on it nightly), and my kiddo uses it as a jungle gym and it looks pretty much brand new. We’ve also found that it’s machine-washable – we let it air dry, but it washes great!

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  22. Dayna says

    Hey ! We just purchased this couch and wanted to check in to see how it is holding up! 🙂 I’m scared of it sagging or getting worn looking too soon thank you!!!

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    • Amanda says

      Hi Dayna –

      It’s been holding up great so far! The pillows on the back are down-filled so they’re easily fluffable when they start to look saggy, and we’ve even found that the covers are machine washable (we just let them air dry).

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  23. Kendra says

    Your décor is lovely. Where did you find the square tufted leather ottoman? I’m searching for a similar piece?

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  24. Brad says

    We love this couch but are worried about our two dogs ruining the fabric. How has it been holding up with your dog?

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    • Amanda says

      We’ve had it for just over 6 months now and so far it’s holding up great! My doberman sleeps on it all night every night (and often during the day) and there’s no visible wear. We also discovered that it can be washed in the washing machine (I haven’t tried drying it, but the covers washed beautifully!), so that’s a huge perk too.

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  25. Stephanie says

    Hi! I love this couch and how you styled it. I’m actually hoping to buy one for my basement, but how did you get it delivered? I’m worried it’s not going to fit through my (standard-sized) doorways or hallways so I’d love to hear about that process for you!

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    • Amanda says

      Hi, Stephanie – We had no issues having it delivered and didn’t need to do anything special. Our doors are standard-sized as well, and our home is very small, but the delivery guys were able to bring it right in, no problems!

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  27. Leah says

    Hi! Thanks for this! My husband is 6’3 and I’m 5’7. Our store doesn’t have the petite. I love how comfy the lounge is but you’re right that the regular size is almost too deep. Do you think we would have room to lay side by side when watching movies on the petite?

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    • Amanda says

      Hi, Leah! We’re able to comfortably lay side by side to watch television with no issues – that’s our go-to position for movie night! 🙂

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      • Leah says

        Amanda, you’re going to laugh! I am STILL researching and came across you post again. I scrolled down through comments and said. OMG…there is a girl names Leah looking at this couch and she is the same size as me and her husband the same size as mine. Lol! Duh! That’s my comment. I went ahead and purchased today! Excited!

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  28. Renee says

    Hello!

    My husband and I have been eyeing this couch for two years! Always somehow find an excuse to NOT get it – but now we’re moving and want to take advantage of the 15% discount! We went to see it last night and agree the petite version is more appropriate for us. With that being said, our cat has front and back claws. She does not scratch our furniture but she does get rambunctious and sometimes runs to the top of the couches/chairs and then springs off. The saleswoman highly recommended either the suede fabric that’s graded-in OR using one of C&B’s other fabrics that would be an upcharge. She said the woven (taft?) fabric is not ideal for pet owners. But of course, that’s the look I like most!

    I see you have a dog, can you attest to the durability of the taft upholstery?

    Thanks!

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    • Amanda says

      Hi, Renee! We’ve only had our sofa for about two months, but the fabric is holding up just fine with our two dogs. We have a Doberman who sleeps on the couch literally every night (and is on it a lot during the day, too). I can’t see how this wouldn’t be a pet-friendly fabric – it’s a super thick weave and seems really durable to me! We’re definitely pleased with it!

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    • Ashley says

      Hi! Curious to know if Renee purchased the sofa! We are looking at this couch and have a cat that will occasionally claw at the furniture :/ If so, how’s it holding up?

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      • Amanda says

        Hi Ashley – I would say that this particular fabric (the “Taft” fabric) will likely pill if you have a cat that claws. My doberman spends a lot of time on our sofa and it’s definitely starting to pill after more than a year of use. It looks fine and we still love it, but if any pilling would bother you I’d go with a different fabric.

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  29. Tiffany says

    We just ordered the same couch and can’t wait to get it! Where is the leather ottoman from? I am looking for one just like it.

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  30. Becky says

    I thought you were going to link to other bloggers or am I missing those links? I didn’t see them. I have this couch at the top of my list and am just waiting to travel to sit on it at the store to be sure. Thanks!

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    • Amanda says

      Whoops! So sorry about that, and thanks for pointing it out! I’ve updated the post, you can see the links at the end of the post.

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  31. Jessica says

    The sofa looks great in your space! My husband and I are struggling to find a great sofa that makes us both happy. Our Crate and Barrel in Houston doesn’t have a Petite version of the Lounge to try and he hates how far back you have to lean in order to sit in the non-petite version. Is it a drastic difference? Does the shape of the pillow still force you to lean back?

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    • Amanda says

      Thanks, Jessica! There is definitely a drastic difference between the two. The petite version is 5″ shallower, and I find that I can comfortably sit up on the couch (without “lounging”), and I’m only 5’4″. My feet do not touch the floor if I’m sitting all the way back on the sofa, but I have no problem sitting up straight if I want to.

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  32. Kim~madeinaday says

    Looks great! I love your ottoman. We are thinking of getting new couches. Now that the kids and pets are older. I can get something decent! Nice review. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
    Kim

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