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Any Suggestions for a cheap DIY (dismountable) sofa?
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MrQuimps
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I have been a real recluse for several years and my living room is setup only to cater for my work- sitting in front of the computer all day.
recently Ive had ppl back on a cpl of occasions and it was kind of awkward/inconvenient that there were not proper seating arragements.
I would like some kind of a 2 seater setup
But a proper sofa is such a hefty item and i woudlnt use it when guests arent present so it would be a huge waste of money and space for that. I like to keep it uncluttered when i dont have guests and id still just be working in front of my comp most of the time.
So any suggestions on how I could make something I could easily dismantle when not in use, on the cheap?
Like an ad-hoc 2 seater that could fit in the cupboard when not in use?
Since im not much of a decorator my mind will require a few suggestions thrown at it before i get any spurts of inspiration.
recently Ive had ppl back on a cpl of occasions and it was kind of awkward/inconvenient that there were not proper seating arragements.
I would like some kind of a 2 seater setup
But a proper sofa is such a hefty item and i woudlnt use it when guests arent present so it would be a huge waste of money and space for that. I like to keep it uncluttered when i dont have guests and id still just be working in front of my comp most of the time.
So any suggestions on how I could make something I could easily dismantle when not in use, on the cheap?
Like an ad-hoc 2 seater that could fit in the cupboard when not in use?
Since im not much of a decorator my mind will require a few suggestions thrown at it before i get any spurts of inspiration.
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I have been a real recluse for several years and my living room is setup only to cater for my work- sitting in front of the computer all day.
recently Ive had ppl back on a cpl of occasions and it was kind of awkward/inconvenient that there were not proper seating arragements.
I would like some kind of a 2 seater setup
But a proper sofa is such a hefty item and i woudlnt use it when guests arent present so it would be a huge waste of money and space for that. I like to keep it uncluttered when i dont have guests and id still just be working in front of my comp most of the time.
So any suggestions on how I could make something I could easily dismantle when not in use, on the cheap?
Like an ad-hoc 2 seater that could fit in the cupboard when not in use?
Since im not much of a decorator my mind will require a few suggestions thrown at it before i get any spurts of inspiration.
How big a cupboard do you have?0 -
Here's a few ideas: -
http://www.jebiga.com/kamp-foldable-sofa-kamkam-studio/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=folding+sofa&!!!!!googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=25737637016&hvpos=1s2&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=20825050051520624615&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4pij8sn9y0_b
http://www.letsbeecool.com/Foldable-Lazy-Sofa-p/bc-hh-lazy-1-024xx.htm
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"Any more posts you want to make on something you obviously know very little about?"
Is an actual reaction to my posts, so please don't rely on anything I say.0 -
And there are soft furnishings that make a cube and unfold, or these ones which are rigid
http://www.rattanfurnitureoutlet.co.uk/cube-sets.htmlNon me fac calcitrare tuum culi0 -
Futon? - can be used as sofa or bed.0
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recently Ive had ppl back on a cpl of occasions0
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an inflatable sofa would fold into a cupboard but it depends if you want that look when you do get it out! Did you know the people were coming over in advance or was it a last minute thing? I don't think you'd be happy dragging a foldable/dismantleable sofa out of a cupboard in front of guests!
Do you need a sofa or would a couple of armchairs/footstools work? Have a look at ikea for ideas ....
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/16239/
Folding chairs would work well as previously discussed - How about a bunch of floor cushions or beanbags instead? Would that work?
do you need to "impress" these people? Are they people you'd have over regularly or different each time?
I have very little furniture in my LR at the moment - when I last had visitors I simply said "'scuse the lack of sofa, I am waiting for the new one to be delivered" - haven't actually bought the new one yet but .....0 -
Any Suggestions for a cheap DIY (dismountable) sofa
For a few minutes you had me wondering what it was used for, then I realised you meant one you could dismantle.:D0 -
If you want folding chairs, how about garden furniture?0
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Good and relevant questions.
Its actually specifically for girls when I have 'dates' with them.
I am not too bothered about 'impressing' them but i want a two seater setup for sure and one that isnt so off the wall it would raise too much attention. Also 2 seater so i can sit next to the girl and work the moves on them when the time becomes appropriate.
And yes since it was a 'date' i would have known in advance they were coming so setup time wouldnt be an issue for beforehand.an inflatable sofa would fold into .... to be delivered" - haven't actually bought the new one yet but .....0 -
I think inflatable sofa is best suggestion so far but would want to find one that doesnt look too tacky looking seen one or two in matt black which seem a lil classier.
any other suggestions welcome.0
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