Re: Questions on Taylor King
Leather will outlast fabric at a ratio of 4 to 1, so while a fabric unit will be less costly to buy initially - a leather one has a MUCH lower cost of ownership over the lifespan of the piece as the cover lasts much longer. Most fabric units will need a re-upholstery job in 10 to 12 years, whereas the leather is good to 30 to 40 years if taken care of. Reupholstering is NOT inexpensive! So factor the cost of ownership per year into your equation when budgeting is my advice.
* Taylor King Plush or Continental depths will get you where you want to be on depths.
* Cushion cores can be firmed up at no charge when you place an order, just have to request it.
* Performance Fabric is selling wildly these days, but it has nothing to do with durability, it just means it can be cleaned with soap and water, that's all.
To answer your questions:
1) Portfolio program is available to dealers who do the buy-in for it, not every dealer has it. It's simply selected items in various fabrics offered at a steeper discount. No changes in construction and they are all built at the same facility. Great bargain in that category if you can find a fabric you like and a style that suits you.
2) I don't do brand advisories/comparisons in general, as I am not familiar with the construction of every make nor their price points. That's Consumer Reports kind of stuff.
3) Pricing all depends on which frames you choose, and which cover. I can't put out a price suggestion without more information, sorry.
4) See # 2
5) Single long cushions are going to "Pocket" and you will pay a premium for them, too. I only like them on sofas such as Camelbacks and the like. Any cushion configuration that is custom takes you out of Portfolio program - so stay standard.
6) Will make no difference, only wide, solid board furniture is affected by humidity.
Hope that helps