We need a new couch

[eb777888]

What's that Ikea one everyone raves about? Elsa , you have it, right?

Anyone have any other suggestions? Our budget is $1,000 and I like beige. We have leather now and I love the look of it but I'm open to whatever. 

[Elsa]

Yup, we have the Ikea Ektorp. I love it. Ours is white, we just bleach the covers once a month or as needed.

They also have beige covers- but its a darker beige, so you may want something lighter. You buy the couch and then buy the covers separately, so no matter what color you pick you can wash the covers.

My parents have a leather set from Havertys that is really really nice as well. Just significantly more expensive than my Ikea set. We thought about doing that, but we're going to wait until M gets a little older and doesn't destroy stuff as much

[Elsa]

Whoops- I forgot the $ piece- I think the Ektorp is $399. Covers will add an extra $50-150 on top of that I think depending on what color/pattern you go for.

[fuckyourcouch]

Sorry I had to

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 11:28:07 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

Sorry I had to

LOL. I can't believe I didn't tag you in this post!

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 11:19:54 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Whoops- I forgot the $ piece- I think the Ektorp is $399. Covers will add an extra $50-150 on top of that I think depending on what color/pattern you go for.

Oh, awesome!! I actually do want white and H totally side-eyed me about it but I'm in a everything white thing right now. I'll check it out, thanks! Oh, we're also going to check out that huge Nebraska furniture store they built across from Ikea. SO EXCITED. lol

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BF has the Ektorp and I really do not like how low it is. It's otherwise comfortable, but low IMO.

[charley]

Aug 3, 2015 11:37:48 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Aug 3, 2015 11:19:54 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Whoops- I forgot the $ piece- I think the Ektorp is $399. Covers will add an extra $50-150 on top of that I think depending on what color/pattern you go for.

Oh, awesome!! I actually do want white and H totally side-eyed me about it but I'm in a everything white thing right now. I'll check it out, thanks! Oh, we're also going to check out that huge Nebraska furniture store they built across from Ikea. SO EXCITED. lol

I was just about to tell you to look there!

A lot of our homebuyers have raved about their appliance costs too- if you are in the market.

[namasteak]

We have had an ektorp and karlstad. I like both!

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 12:05:47 GMT -5 charley said:

Aug 3, 2015 11:37:48 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Oh, awesome!! I actually do want white and H totally side-eyed me about it but I'm in a everything white thing right now. I'll check it out, thanks! Oh, we're also going to check out that huge Nebraska furniture store they built across from Ikea. SO EXCITED. lol

I was just about to tell you to look there!

A lot of our homebuyers have raved about their appliance costs too- if you are in the market.

That place is HUMONGOUS! I'm wondering how long it will take to see everything. I should probably pack snacks, lol. 

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Do you have a big lots? They sell Ashley furniture way discounted and I got a full leather set for like $1200.

[Elsa]

Aug 3, 2015 12:05:47 GMT -5 charley said:

Aug 3, 2015 11:37:48 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Oh, awesome!! I actually do want white and H totally side-eyed me about it but I'm in a everything white thing right now. I'll check it out, thanks! Oh, we're also going to check out that huge Nebraska furniture store they built across from Ikea. SO EXCITED. lol

I was just about to tell you to look there!

A lot of our homebuyers have raved about their appliance costs too- if you are in the market.

Wait, are you in DFW?

[Elsa]

Aug 3, 2015 11:37:48 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Aug 3, 2015 11:19:54 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Whoops- I forgot the $ piece- I think the Ektorp is $399. Covers will add an extra $50-150 on top of that I think depending on what color/pattern you go for.

Oh, awesome!! I actually do want white and H totally side-eyed me about it but I'm in a everything white thing right now. I'll check it out, thanks! Oh, we're also going to check out that huge Nebraska furniture store they built across from Ikea. SO EXCITED. lol

This is a great excuse for you guys to come over soon. I can show off how white my white couch is, even with a kid and two dogs who are allowed on the furniture. lol

[charley]

Aug 3, 2015 12:11:15 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:05:47 GMT -5 charley said:

I was just about to tell you to look there!

A lot of our homebuyers have raved about their appliance costs too- if you are in the market.

Wait, are you in DFW?

Yes ma'am! SL but used to live in FW

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 12:12:32 GMT -5 charley said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:11:15 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Wait, are you in DFW?

Yes ma'am! SL but used to live in FW

GTG August 15th! Just saying!

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 12:12:04 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Aug 3, 2015 11:37:48 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Oh, awesome!! I actually do want white and H totally side-eyed me about it but I'm in a everything white thing right now. I'll check it out, thanks! Oh, we're also going to check out that huge Nebraska furniture store they built across from Ikea. SO EXCITED. lol

This is a great excuse for you guys to come over soon. I can show off how white my white couch is, even with a kid and two dogs who are allowed on the furniture. lol

Yeah, that's pretty damn impressive! H might need some convincing. He said "you know you drink wine, right?" lol

[charley]

Aug 3, 2015 12:13:13 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:12:32 GMT -5 charley said:

Yes ma'am! SL but used to live in FW

GTG August 15th! Just saying!

I figured I was too new

[eb777888]

Oh, wait charley . Are you no longer in DFW??

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 12:14:58 GMT -5 charley said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:13:13 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

GTG August 15th! Just saying!

I figured I was too new

No way!!! I'd love if you came!

[Elsa]

No way charley! That is why I asked! You should definitely come!

[charley]

You guys are too sweet!

Put me on the list for next one, pretty please! DD's bday party on the 15th

[Elsa]

Aug 3, 2015 12:14:17 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:12:04 GMT -5 Elsa said:

This is a great excuse for you guys to come over soon. I can show off how white my white couch is, even with a kid and two dogs who are allowed on the furniture. lol

Yeah, that's pretty damn impressive! H might need some convincing. He said "you know you drink wine, right?" lol

lol
I drink white, but still....I don't balance my stemware on the arm of my couch. I hold it LIKE A LADY.

I've never had any issues. We do replace the covers once a year or so. The loveseat cover costs $29, the couch cover costs $49. And then it looks like a new couch for $80!

[eb777888]

Aug 3, 2015 12:18:42 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Aug 3, 2015 12:14:17 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Yeah, that's pretty damn impressive! H might need some convincing. He said "you know you drink wine, right?" lol

lol
I drink white, but still....I don't balance my stemware on the arm of my couch. I hold it LIKE A LADY.

I've never had any issues. We do replace the covers once a year or so. The loveseat cover costs $29, the couch cover costs $49. And then it looks like a new couch for $80!

Yeah, being able to buy a new couch cover for so cheap is a huge selling point for me.  I'll let you know what I get! We'll probably get it next Sunday.