From time to time I like to share some of my FAQ from readers on the blog.
Today I want to answer a frequently asked question about the room we call our “media room.” I haven’t written much about this space, so readers often ask about the sectional and how it’s holding up. A few years ago we converted an upstairs bedroom into a dedicated media room and moved the TV out of the family room. The room is cozy rather than large, so to make it comfortable and functional for a group watching movies or games, we bought a La-Z-Boy sectional—the Collins model.
After more than two years of regular use and life with several dogs, we still love the sectional. It’s comfortable, soft, and has been durable. All the worries I had about dogs, teenagers, and snacks damaging the sofa turned out to be unfounded. The fabric and construction have stood up to daily use without obvious wear.
We use this room constantly. Someday we’d like to replace the carpet with hardwood floors, but that’s a future project. It raises practical questions: how do you install hardwood in a small room already dominated by a large sectional? For now it’s a plan for another time. My husband also uses the space as a home office during the week for work with our church, so we’ve been making a few tweaks to improve the layout and function. I’ll share photos once I have time to take them.
On a related note, the new leather love seat I ordered in September for the family room downstairs (toffee leather) is scheduled to arrive today. I chose leather for practical reasons and because it’s easier to maintain in that busy space. I also caught it on sale and saved 25%, which was a nice bonus. I’ll report back after it’s delivered and we’ve had a chance to live with it.
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