To Sectional or Not to Sectional?

In the past I have thought of a sectional as a four letter word and while I've been known to utter a few of the other ones now and again the phrase, “I want a sectional” has always been on par with “Buy me some mom jeans and a minivan”. Absolutely. Frigging. Not.

Of course I help people design sectionals for their homes on a daily basis and over time that gut reaction has tempered and gradually I have developed some affection for the sectional outside of a media room. Its not the 80's anymore and there is no reason you have to purchase an overstuffed brown, chenille sectional like your parents had if you don't want to. You can be different than your parents, you can do what you want including have a super cool and stylish sectional that fits you whether you wear skinny jeans or something with an elastic waist. Of course that kind of thinking does lead me to eating candy for breakfast and staying up way too late on a work night but hey that's the joy of paying taxes. I mean we've got to get something out of giving a huge chunk of change to the government with every pay check.

So that being said, I'm including some oh my god awesome sectionals so you too can stay up all night on your spiffy new multi-piece furniture ensemble, with a box of chocolate donuts and watch Dr. Who reruns. On a work night. After all, you pay the bills, you can do what you want.

 

 

I love a contrast welt like nobodies business, also the sectional is pretty awesome too.

 

This traditional style looks incredibly updated with an attached chaise lounge.

 

Its true, you can get a Chesterfield sofa as a giant sectional.

 

 Can't you just see this in some hipsters loft space?

 Chartreuse. Velvet. Diamond tufted. Metal base. In a sectional. Need I say more?

This very modern sofa/chaise sectional is neither overstuffed or brown and look! it seems to be floating. How neat is that?

 

 

This is a personal favorite of mine, both clean and modern but with some traditional accents which makes this piece perfect for more transitional spaces.

 

 Ok, this thing is giant but with clean lines and a floating base this sectional based off uber cool Italian designs is definitely not your mothers sectional.

 Sectional? This thing is only missing a satin gowned starlit draped on one end.

 I love this mid-century modern sectional.

This roll arm sectional is slightly more traditional than some of the others but its still super stylish and really comfortable as well.

So what do you think, ready to take the plunge?