57 Comments

1. Ryan on 01/27/2011:

   Yea just doesn’t fir well with the wall its on. Love the couch though. I’d like to see what the next person does with it. And yes do a sale or something. Ill make the trip from SD to Hemet. Make it a Saturday morning and its a guarantee. Ill wait for the update.

   Ryan

2. Sarah on 01/27/2011:

   I have wainscoting in my KITCHEN. Let me describe the sheer hideousness of it. It is disgusting and impossible to keep clean. I plan to rip it off but haven’t had the time or cash to do it right yet. UGH.

   That sofa is awesome though. Could be a real catch for someone.

3. Christina on 01/27/2011:

   Okay, I missed your last sale; but, this one I have to make. That sofa is a statement. And, I have the super-plain white walls and the open floor plan and a sofa-shaped space for something big and bold.

   On the wood treatment, I know a few people who’ve added it as a decorative element. It certainly seems restrictive.

4. The brick house on 01/27/2011:

   Oh, I’m not having a big house sale, oops. Didn’t mean to intone that. I will be selling things. Just trying a new way out.

5. RedOrangePink on 01/27/2011:

   Yeah. Not feeling it in that room.

6. petra on 01/27/2011:

   this sofa is amazing. has to be one of the best pieces I’ve seen in a while. but I agree, it doesn’t fit with the wall behind it. too bad!
   I doubt I could part with something like this thoug…

7. zeh on 01/27/2011:

   i have to agree, its a wonderful piece but it just doesnt work very well in that room… you already have such strong pieces like the center table, the cow hide, the paintings… the stripey sofa is just a bit over the top… somethings have to be neutralir order for others to shine, right?

   (p.s.: just discovered your blog a few days ago and ive been loving it. Both the decor/renovating experience and your laid back/amusing way of writing. keep up the good work – i need to be entertained )

8. Lisa on 01/27/2011:

   You are insane. When the picture of this, with the burl, and the cowhide, showed up on the feed I just laughed. I can imagine them fighting amongst each other “NO I was here first! LEAVE- you are stealing my thunder!”

   I recall a certain comment about feature walls? Something about commitment issues? (That made someone hilariously upset.)
   From the girl who changes sofas as often as some people change underwear- some dirty people, but you get my drift?

   Only teasing…

9. Jenn@theinteriorist on 01/27/2011:

   you should take that entire den and FORGET IT. you hate that room! put your tv in the big living room – do you even use that room for anything besides looking hot?

10. Amanda on 01/27/2011:

    I don’t think I’ve seen a sofa so amazing…wow!

11. Ashley on 01/27/2011:

    Just curious–do you and your guy own a truck? I’m always interested to know how people without vans or trucks manage to get home big thrifty finds…

12. Sarah on 01/27/2011:

    I’m addicted to celebrity gossip websites, but I read your blog with equal, if not more, interest.

    James Franco has a sex tape!
    Oprah has a long-lost half-sister!
    Morgan Satterfield got a new sofa!

13. Suzy8track on 01/27/2011:

    Great sofa…just not feeling the whole set up in your room. I think its crying out for a more funky chrome and glass coffee table with a vintage arc lamp.

14. Heather on 01/27/2011:

    You should keep the sofa, but have it recovered in a different fabric…

15. .amanda. on 01/27/2011:

    I often fall for bold patterns and when it gets in the room, realize that it is so difficult to place anything else with it. sigh. at least you tried!

16. the vintage cabin on 01/27/2011:

    YAY! BOO! That pretty much summed up that post for me. I saw the couch and thought, cool, that kinda works in there and then I saw that it was a bust and she’s tits up for your house. Oh well, it’s not as though you don’t already have an amazing couch to back in that spot…

    and yea, SCREW uncomfortable mid century couches! I’m seriously ready to call it a day on mid century discomfort, I just don’t know how. MCM couch rehab perhaps?

17. jaina on 01/27/2011:

    I actually love it! I usually don’t like stripes, but somehow, that combination of textures and couch brightness with table darkness really works. From these pictures anyway. But I’ve also chosen a couch that doesn’t look at good as it might in a room because it is the most comfortable thing I’ve ever sat on. So.

18. Emily Fitzhugh on 01/27/2011:

    Yes, Truly an amazing find. One of those gems that could be past up. Of course what you have done with the rest of the interior space helps it shine in all of it’s glory The painting off to the side.. the table. All a beautiful vignette.

19. Annio on 01/27/2011:

    I’m with JAINA in going against the flow. I like this strong combination and I don’t think the walls are that bad. The wainscoting has a different enough rhythm. I thought the room was pretty bland before. That sofa is totally great! But then my life motto is “BE BOLD.”

20. Jules on 01/27/2011:

    I love your wainscoting, but I’m sure that doesn’t surprise you.

21. Laguna Dirt on 01/27/2011:

    great lines, and it even looks comfortable! score!

22. Fiona on 01/27/2011:

    Loved your last sofa but didn’t know it was uncomfortable. Would it be a sacrilege to reupholster this sofa in a plain charcoal? It’d be expensive but you’d have the den sorted.

23. lizzie on 01/27/2011:

    i LOVE that sofa. i always love stripes and i actually think it’s pretty pimp in that room!

24. Alissa on 01/27/2011:

    You know… You could always put Spackle, or something like it, into the grooves of the paneling, sand it, paint… Would take away from the stripe look and not make the house fall down… Too cool of a sofa to let go… And with that table… Perhaps they are both being listed? (((evil and joyful grin))) It looks good… That’s all I’m sayin’

25. modernhaus on 01/27/2011:

    Agreed-this sofa is such a statement piece, it needs a really large room to flaunt itself in (somewhere it can be visible from all angles, b/c that chrome frame is so so hot).

    Love the monumental scale and deep seating. And how often do you find really, truly good orginal upholstery? Never. That’s how often.

26. erin@designcrisis on 01/27/2011:

    I love the sofa, and I don’t mind it with the wainscoting, but I think it would be awesomer if you painted the wainscoting black — would bring the couch back into scale. Or maybe the entire back wall? Of course, I have no idea what else is in that room. And I’m not sure I like the couch with the burl table.

    Surprise! I am no help at all. But I feel confident that you will have the entire room spit shined in no time, and I love seeing your progress shots… mostly because they make me feel better about my chronic redecorating habit.

27. THE BRICK HOUSE on 01/27/2011:

    Ashley – Yes, that big silver beast is the our truck. My little Scion can fit some pretty big stuff as well. We do a lot of hauling…

28. Lesley on 01/27/2011:

    I also think the sofa could work if you painted the wainscotting a dark color so the lines don’t show so much. But that’s probably not what you are going for in that room.

29. hellorabbit on 01/27/2011:

    Personally I think the sofa + wainscoting actually works – the stripes echo each other. It’s like the sofa makes the wainscoting more modern & bold. I think you just need a coffee table that doesn’t compete so much, but then put something burl-esque(!) on the wall over the sofa to keep that balance of graphic lines & organic chunkiness. Or something like that. Whatever you end up doing, it will look amazing, it always does!

30. beckycity on 01/27/2011:

    i vote “NO!” your other sofa was soooo chic!

31. adam on 01/27/2011:

    I love him so sexy ,so milo, so im in love

32. Kat on 01/27/2011:

    That sofa is HOT! Love it’s strip-y, chrome-y goodness. Half the battle of finding good vintage is having a way to haul it and the brawn to move it. You have both plus a great eye. Jealous!

33. Hayley on 01/27/2011:

    Can I be on the email list when this sofa goes up for sale??? I LOVE it and have the perfect big white wall and open floor plan. Oh and would you deliver to the LBC? Maybe?

    Cheers!

34. ineedatrustfund on 01/27/2011:

    Have you considered mudding over the grooves? I’ve done so successfully, albeit VERY painstakingly, and the wall turned out amazing.

35. Nicole Kemer on 01/27/2011:

    HELLLllllllooooooooo! Apply a coat of drywall mud right over that wainscotting and give it a good sanding and paint it smooth….just do it! Then show us lots of photos!

36. Erin on 01/27/2011:

    Love the sofa, but youre den is looking a bit brown……………

37. Ryan on 01/28/2011:

    Haha sorry to start that. I just remember long ago having a little thing at your house. Anyways if its an online thing, thats cool to. Just as long as we can local pick up or local meet. I hate shipping charges…

38. akemi on 01/28/2011:

    wow, that sure is a lot to look at.

39. Coletta (rhymes with Velveeta) on 01/28/2011:

    PLEASE sell me that couch.

40. Kim @ HousetoHomestead on 01/28/2011:

    I love the couch! But I see your point about the wainscoting clash. I had the same idea as a few other commenters – I would fill in the grooves (maybe with wood putty?). You could even wallpaper over it with something cool…

41. Alice in Designland on 01/28/2011:

    At first I didn’t like the sofa, but after looking at longer I think it’s nice. The stripes are very striking. One way to make it work in the room is get rid of the cowhide rug, there is just too much print going on. I’d also get rid of the painting. The sofa needs to be in a simple space.

42. Tonia on 01/28/2011:

    LOL Morgan, I wonder who was more stuff to sell you or me, but I love the sofa.

43. Reidunn on 01/28/2011:

    I kind of like the sofa, but I liked your den better with the last sofa.
    But your house is amazing, but inside and outside!
    I saw a picture of a headboard that reminded me of your blog, so here’s the link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65033993/claro-walnut-headboard-bed-frame?ref=fp_treasury_2

44. bianca on 01/28/2011:

    stripes! this couch reminds me of a costume i had when i was in drama in high school. it has a lot of personality. i especially dig the chrome.

45. Coletta on 01/28/2011:

    Morgan

    Here is my sob story to make me your first choice for the couch.
    My husband and seperated in September but are now getting back together.
    YAY for us.
    He lives in one apartment and I in another..and as of the end fo February (sooner we hope) we will be moving into a new place TOGETHER.

    The place we are waiting to hear about isan amazing, top floor apartment that this couch would look amazing in. (we had to sell our house when we seperated and now it is back to apartment living. BOO for us)

    Anyhow….this couch would bring pizazz to the basic white apartment paint and super neutral apartment carpet.

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

46. Jenn@theinteriorist on 01/28/2011:

    PS (i don’t know if links are allowed, but:)
    the couch’s cousins are for sale here in Toronto:

47. THE BRICK HOUSE on 01/28/2011:

    I don’t know if I could handle mudding and sanding the whole room just to have plain walls. I have considered, but it just seems like it would be so extreme and the end result may be a little wonky.

    Maybe some day.

48. So Lovely on 01/28/2011:

    I’m in love with the sofa – its so groovy and looks amazing in your place. Maybe you just need to get used to it?

49. Jennifer on 01/29/2011:

    Don’t get rid of that sofa! The new sofa is interesting and intriguing. The old sofa is fine but so predictable. You can make it work. Keep trying.

50. ann ladson on 01/29/2011:

    I think it looks just fine with the burl and the eames era chair and pouf, but the hide might make it too busy. Consider some other subtle changes, great sofa!!

51. Lawny on 01/29/2011:

    I live in a pre-war bungalow that had AWFUL lath & plaster ceilings with terribles cracks, flaking etc. The man & I slapped up *new* sheets of drywall and had a professional tape, mud & sand it. It looks fantastic! Super crisp corners and smooth as butter. I can send a pic PS The labour only cost us $250 bucks… could solve your wall nightmare

52. CLdesigns on 01/29/2011:

    An option for your paneling/wainscoting problem. Fill in the grooves with joint compound. Sanding will be a bit of an undertaking, but at least its not the whole wall. You will still have that top trim piece to work around – maybe it can be removed? But at least you wouldn’t have all the cottage-y stripey-ness to contend with…its very limiting.

53. Logan on 01/29/2011:

    I don’t know where the wainscoting ends on the wall, but you could fur the wall out by building another thin wall against it. I did that quite a bit in my house when I wanted to cover some log walls. It’s cheap and pretty easy. You can even hang 1/4″ drywall right over it if its flat enough. Cool house btw

54. dagne on 01/29/2011:

    great lines fo sure! i say keep it and just throw some new fabric on it.
    i also agree that if you hate the wainscoting it’s super easy to put a little drywall paste in the groove and sand or slap a thin piece of fab veneer over it and call it a day ; )
    PS it’s worth it!

55. TK on 01/31/2011:

    Was this your sale?

    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/fuo/2188901175.html

56. THE BRICK HOUSE on 01/31/2011:

    Nope. But that is a pic of my house. An old pic.
    So annoying.

57. Jo on 01/31/2011:

    You’re fucking crazy to get rid of it. This sofa adds interest to a room that really wasn’t bringing in a whole lot of interest before. It was a nice room, but just another room. Plus, a sofa that is sexy & great to nap on is a WIN-WIN.