H&M # 1724 Journey Sofa in Capri Harness

[drcollie]

The more I work with Capri, the more I think this is the BEST hide in the entire H&M lineup for a luxury leather. It has an excellent balance of butter-soft feel, handsome color tones, it tailors-up well, take bumps decently, doesn't mark, and comes in very clean from the tannery, and isn't hyper-sensitive to spills and the like. Really, just a magnificent leather. Yes, you pay a GR 4 price point for it, but over the 20+ years lifespan of the piece the cost per year of useful ownership life really minimizes that dollar hit.

Shown with Nottingham finish. And of course, the Journey series is all about comfort over style, I always like to kid that the only Journey anyone is taking on this sofa is to The Land of Afternoon Naps.

[DCGator631]

oh that's beautiful, love that color and looks so soft to touch

[foxwoodfarm]

Hi Duane,

The Journey is in my top 3 - based on photos - but I am afraid it is too short. I believe the inside width is only 64". At 5'9", that's not long enough for me stretch out. Does H&M make a wider version of this sofa?

[drcollie]

They do not made a wider unit. However, you don't lay flat on a sofa 95% of the time, you prop your head on the arm. I'm 6'0" and can fit fine and dandy on a Journey laying down.

[foxwoodfarm]

Hmmm - I admit to being a very good and dedicated napper! On the couch especially! And if I am napping, my head is on a pillow wedged into the sofa, not on the arm. When I paid attention to the Journey inside width, I then measured same on the old sofa I will be replacing. It's 72" and I really didn't go any further - just threw the Journey out. But I keep seeing that same stock photo of the Journey and it just looks SO comfy!

Can you compare the comfy-ness of the Journey vs Sundance vs Austin (all as stationary sofas)?

Thanks much
Nancy

[drcollie]

While 'comfort' is totally subjective by individual I can tell you this:

* Sundance is deeper and has a bit more back pitch
* Austin High Back has excellent back support for sitting with the dual pillows in the bark, is a bit shallow for napping.
* Journey has a softer loft feel to it. Pillowy. A good all-around piece.