I have a new idea swirling around in my head this week. Just add it to my transom windows and coffered ceilings daydreams.
Except this time it’s not an architectural detail but a furniture style. I’ve never paid much attention to backless sofas but suddenly they’re all I can think about.
There’s something so effortlessly elegant and chic about them, like in this shared living/dining space.
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There is one thing, however, that all of these backless sofas have in common as far as function goes – they act as room dividers.
And this is the reason I have recently become fixated on them. Our new family room is a big space and I’ve been struggling with what to do with it. There’s one natural seating area centered around the fireplace, but then another space next to it that I just wasn’t sure what to do with.
Enter the backless sofa – it will keep the two spaces open to each other, provide lots of extra seating, a comfy place to lie and watch TV or read, and double sided seating so it literally merges the two seating areas together.
Where has the backless sofa been all my life??
I’m actually thinking of trying to make one from scratch. I’ve built and upholstered enough furniture by now that I think it actually would be pretty straightforward.
Ambitious? Probably. Crazy? Maybe. Likely to happen? Mmmmmm…I wouldn’t bet against it. Stay tuned…