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kellienoelle
I had sent this via PM to Duane, which is graciously responded to, but recommended that I repost here to see if anybody else has any ideas or thoughts.
"Hi Duane,
I am a member of Gardenweb and found your wonderful site and store through a search there. We are in the market for a nice leather sofa, our first "nice" sofa. I don't think that I can quite stomach the cost of H&M so are looking at Bradington Young as a more reasonable alternative. Based on the online accolades, it sounds like you are the guy to order from if shipping is a possibility. We live in Kansas City, MO, so if you can't ship that far, you can ignore the rest . I wasn't sure if this should be posted on the forum instead of a PM since I do plan on purchasing if possible. If you would prefer this on the forum, let me know and I can post there.
Here are our parameters followed by what I am thinking....
1. We have two dogs (medium sized at about 30 lbs, long haired, not chewers) who are getting old and have always been welcome on the furniture so feel there is no keeping them off now. We have two not high quality leather chairs that are approximately 10 year old, the dogs have long ago claimed them...and they still look like they are brand new. They are black, not great looking, and we may or may not end up keeping them. From my research, it would appear that the lower grade leathers stand up to pets better. This would explain why they have been bullet proof, and I won't complain, good for our wallet. I am thinking a grade 1-2 with a bit of texture would be best.
2. We have purchased a new house and don't have the exact measurements, but think it will need to be on the more petite size, particularly in depth. Fortunately, I like the tight back option. We plan on having the sofa in a "floating" location in a hearth room that is open to the kitchen, so would like it finished and as nice from the back as the front. From looking at the BY site, I really like the appearance of 417-95 (Corbeau Stationary Sofa). The only other stationary is 669-95 (Wykeham) but it is a bit deeper, and I am not sure that we need that (I am 5'5", husband is 6'0").
3. This will be our primary "hangout" space, so, while I want it to be comfortable, the last thing I want is a sloppy black leather bachelor sofa (if that makes sense).
4. We'll be doing a medium tone tan, maybe in semi-analine. I do like soft and buttery leather, but am obviously aware of the limitations of budget and pet friendly.
So, with all of that being said, I would love to work with you. We aren't tied to BY so if you have any other suggestions, I am all ears.
Thanks for your time,
kellienoelle"
So if anybody has seen either the Wykeham or Corbeau sofas, would love to hear what you think, if you have a pet friendly leather you have discovered, whould love to hear all about it. If you love your sofa so much better than the BY, would love to hear from you.