Q:I just bought a beautiful victorian style sofa, but I also need bar stools. I'm in a one bedroom apartment and have used the dining area as an office area, so I want to put two bar stools at the pass thru to the kitchen. The only problem is that this is directly behind the sofa. I really would like something comfortable - a broad seat with a back. Please send your ideas - links to pictures or places I could purchase are most welcomed! (I'm in TX)

i personally think that the bar stools i have are extremely comfy. i got mine from here www.lakeland-furniture .uk/mars-black-barstool.html

Q:I'm furnishing a first appartment. Its a 1br, 661 sq ft apartment, living room is about 12 ft by 15 ft. I've been looking on amazon because they have good prices, no tax, and free shipping with Prime. The downside is obviously I cant sit on it before shelling out my money.

Make sure to check out any and all discount furniture locations in your area, because many of them carry the exact same pieces as the higher-end stores. Also, take a look at what you can find through the Google Shopping search results. That will help give you an idea as to how much prices can fluctuate for an item. 3) Skip Ikea.

Q:Does anyone else feel like just plopping down on their sofa?

Already am. It has rained all day - so its a sofa day for me.

Q:How can you keeps the family dog from jumping on the sofa?

Easy, put aluminum foil on the sofa when you are not using it. They hate the feel of it.

Q:I just purchased a micro-fiber sofa, and the salesman claims it is stain resistant? I feel like I should protect it anyway with some kind of scotchguard. Does anyone have any experience with micro-fiber? Will scotchguard be a safe thing to do? Is it necessary?

It's not necessary. I've got a microfiber sofa, and have had it for 1 year. If I get a stain on it I just remove it with a damp cloth. It comes off really easy. The salesman is right!

Q:I am moving into an apartment and would love to get some help ...Trying to create a modern look and Im centering the whole decor on our sofa set which is beige green with black brown wood on the edges of its arms.The color palette for the decor will be slat blue, white and a bit of orange (just for the flowers)..Wondering if it okay to get a white coffee table...The tv console is also black-brown.Also, what color should i chose the area rug ? Neutral or Green ? There will be some indoor plants also ...hence the thought for a green rug...Thanks for the help.....

Go with a neutral rug. Do you like natural fibers such as sisal or jute? I think this style would go well with the pieces you've desribed. Shades of green are really hard to match, and if the rug looks off with your sofa, it will not be attractve. For some reason, I cannot envision a white coffee table with the other pieces. I think it might stand out too much and take over as the focal point in the room. What do you think of cream or ivory? Or maybe even an organic material such as wicker with a slate top. I can even see a glass top with your color palette. It has the feeling of sophistication and coolness that would go with your other pieces. I don't know how you plan to use the slate blue, but I'd spread a little more orange around the room. Maybe in a throw pillow or two, in a piece of art, a bottle, dish, or vase, etc. I love orange for accents and have several splashes of it in my living room.

Q:Just got a used sleeper sofa, want change the look of it. It has two fixed cushionsin the front and I want to know how to take them off so I can put other fabric on them. any ideas please or a good book for this answer.Thank U

You can't take off fixed cushions because, by definition, they are fixed in place. What you might try is getting a used sofa without fixed cushions. That way you can remove the cushions and re-upholster them before you resell it and go back to your sofa without fixed cushions.

Q:They seem very comfortable, but those thin wooden slats and those soft plastic hinges that keep them together don't inspire much trust. Is this a sofa bed only for occasional sleeping and not recommended for other activities(wink)?

You'll smash straight through it as it is quite cheap nasty. Use the floor.

Q:how can I clean my suede sofas?

Suede brushes - just like you use on your boots and shoes. Check with your sofa retailer for specific directions. They may have the brushes otherwise a good shoe store will be able to provide.

Q:I Hear It Alot And It's Suppose To Be Funny But I Don't Get it... What Does It MeaN?

Sofa King We Todd Did = so f**king retarded (say it out loud a few times and you will hear it.