Comments on: Sometimes the dogs win. http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chasity http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-27406 Chasity Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:56:39 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-27406 Wonderful, thanks for your help! Wonderful, thanks for your help!

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-27367 Anna at D16 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:57:23 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-27367 <b>Chastity:</b> (1) Yes, the sofa still looks great - same as when we bought it. (2) ALL of IKEA's sofas have removable covers. It's not clear from the website, but you are basically paying for the sofa without anything on it, plus the cover of your choice. The sofa and cover are ALWAYS sold separately, it just looks like they come together from the way they show it on the website. You don't need to buy a white cover unless you want one. (3) It takes about 30 minutes to put all of the cover components (7 pieces) on, and no, it's not difficult. It's not a big piece of fabric, it's separate pieces individually tailored for each part of the sofa. You'd never know from looking that it's a removable cover. Chastity:
(1) Yes, the sofa still looks great – same as when we bought it.
(2) ALL of IKEA’s sofas have removable covers. It’s not clear from the website, but you are basically paying for the sofa without anything on it, plus the cover of your choice. The sofa and cover are ALWAYS sold separately, it just looks like they come together from the way they show it on the website. You don’t need to buy a white cover unless you want one.
(3) It takes about 30 minutes to put all of the cover components (7 pieces) on, and no, it’s not difficult. It’s not a big piece of fabric, it’s separate pieces individually tailored for each part of the sofa. You’d never know from looking that it’s a removable cover.

]]> By: Chasity http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-27357 Chasity Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:15:39 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-27357 Anna, So several questions, you have had this sofa for a while, is it still holding up well? Did you just purchase the white sofa and put the grey slipcover on your self? I want to buy this sofa in that color, but you can't order it with the Sivik dark grey, you have to buy the slipcover seperatly! Is it difficult to get the slipcover on and looking good? Thanks! Chasity Anna,

So several questions, you have had this sofa for a while, is it still holding up well? Did you just purchase the white sofa and put the grey slipcover on your self? I want to buy this sofa in that color, but you can’t order it with the Sivik dark grey, you have to buy the slipcover seperatly! Is it difficult to get the slipcover on and looking good?
Thanks!
Chasity

]]> By: Lessie http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-22955 Lessie Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:28:47 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-22955 Beautiful baby. Wonderful to read your words -- that children and animals are more important than furniture. Not a big deal for me to say -- but for you, someone who lives and breathes decorating, very very cool. Beautiful baby.

Wonderful to read your words — that children and animals are more important than furniture. Not a big deal for me to say — but for you, someone who lives and breathes decorating, very very cool.

]]> By: Nick Klaus http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19551 Nick Klaus Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:02:43 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19551 Just discovered this blog and I love it! This post and all these comments pretty much answer my question of designing for life with pets. If any readers have further stories to share, I'm collecting them this week at my blog. http://stopthe70s.blogspot.com/2009/01/lets-talk-pets.html Just discovered this blog and I love it! This post and all these comments pretty much answer my question of designing for life with pets. If any readers have further stories to share, I’m collecting them this week at my blog.
http://stopthe70s.blogspot.com/2009/01/lets-talk-pets.html

]]> By: helene http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19058 helene Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:25:58 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19058 I soooo agree with your comment on animals being more important than furniture ! I leap 2 feet in the air when I hear people saying they are giving their pets away because they fear for their pricey deco !!! I cannot count the number of heritage XIXth century shelves and chairs that have been "slightly altered" in our home, but it never seemed to be so important compared to the love the pets can bring ! Long live Ikea indeed ! I soooo agree with your comment on animals being more important than furniture ! I leap 2 feet in the air when I hear people saying they are giving their pets away because they fear for their pricey deco !!!
I cannot count the number of heritage XIXth century shelves and chairs that have been “slightly altered” in our home, but it never seemed to be so important compared to the love the pets can bring !
Long live Ikea indeed !

]]> By: miss ripley http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19033 miss ripley Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:09:17 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19033 Ah katie, I too love my Nikkala sofa from Ikea. When it comes to pets, slipcovers are the only way to go. I just hate trying to dry them in the winter. It's so big and takes up most of my bathroom if I throw it over the shower enclosure. Still totally worth it though. Ah katie, I too love my Nikkala sofa from Ikea. When it comes to pets, slipcovers are the only way to go. I just hate trying to dry them in the winter. It’s so big and takes up most of my bathroom if I throw it over the shower enclosure. Still totally worth it though.

]]> By: Ahava http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19025 Ahava Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:03:17 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19025 Oh, it is so nice to see somebody else dealing with these issues. Thankfully our pup hasn't gone after our sofa (Ikea Manstaad), but she has chewed on just about every table leg in the house. Ah, but when she gives me those puppy-dog eyes and cuddles into my lap, all is forgiven. Oh, it is so nice to see somebody else dealing with these issues. Thankfully our pup hasn’t gone after our sofa (Ikea Manstaad), but she has chewed on just about every table leg in the house.

Ah, but when she gives me those puppy-dog eyes and cuddles into my lap, all is forgiven.

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19022 Anna at D16 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:28:40 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19022 <b>D:</b> The wall color is Benjamin Moore Moonlight White (flat finish), and the trim is BM Simply White (satin finish). I wouldn't describe the former as "off white", though it is warm. It works well with other whites and with wood. And yes, I used the same whites throughout the house. D: The wall color is Benjamin Moore Moonlight White (flat finish), and the trim is BM Simply White (satin finish). I wouldn’t describe the former as “off white”, though it is warm. It works well with other whites and with wood. And yes, I used the same whites throughout the house.

]]> By: D http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19021 D Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:18:42 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19021 I love the sofa and the new coffee table. My question though is What color is the wall paint? And did you use the same throughout the whole house? I'm looking for a nice neutral/off white. Thanks. I love the sofa and the new coffee table. My question though is What color is the wall paint? And did you use the same throughout the whole house? I’m looking for a nice neutral/off white.

Thanks.

]]> By: hollandv http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19019 hollandv Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-19019 Love your pets-before-mere furniture philosophy. I have eight rescued dogs--mostly elderly, all indoor-dwellers of course--so chewing isn't much of an issue, but shedding and accidental plotzing are. It's the life I've chosen and over time have learned what furnishings can survive group-dog living and still look good. Long ago gave up on: carpeting and even area rugs (somebody's always tempted to wee on them); upholstery fabrics that act like velcro to dog hair, or can't have drool scrubbed off them; breakable objects on low tables; edible anything anywhere but high on counters or inside cupboards. There's a hidden benefit to being forced to consider dog interaction with any household purchases. I end up buying less, loving my uncluttered space, and spending fewer hours-per-week cleaning--all the more time for head pats and belly rubs. Love your pets-before-mere furniture philosophy. I have eight rescued dogs–mostly elderly, all indoor-dwellers of course–so chewing isn’t much of an issue, but shedding and accidental plotzing are. It’s the life I’ve chosen and over time have learned what furnishings can survive group-dog living and still look good.

Long ago gave up on: carpeting and even area rugs (somebody’s always tempted to wee on them); upholstery fabrics that act like velcro to dog hair, or can’t have drool scrubbed off them; breakable objects on low tables; edible anything anywhere but high on counters or inside cupboards.

There’s a hidden benefit to being forced to consider dog interaction with any household purchases. I end up buying less, loving my uncluttered space, and spending fewer hours-per-week cleaning–all the more time for head pats and belly rubs.

]]> By: Courtney http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18983 Courtney Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:35:37 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18983 Oh, Anna, I can't tell you how much I adored this post! Most especially that it was capped off with the most adorable photo of Fritz- who could resist a face like that?? My husband and I have two dogs, and the bigger of the two (80 lbs) has rather destroyed our IKEA sofas, which, thankfully, are slipcovered, and I can bleach the heck out of them. The little one (20 lbs) chewed on the legs of an antique bench in our house (the nicest piece of furniture I own!) at some point during his puppy phase. But, in the end, pets ARE certainly more important than furniture- I might adore my bench, but the feeling surely isn't mutual. And while I might cringe sometimes at the damages, the trade-off- having two amazing and loving dogs- is more than worth it. And I think the new sofa looks fab and so lovely in your space! Oh, Anna, I can’t tell you how much I adored this post! Most especially that it was capped off with the most adorable photo of Fritz- who could resist a face like that??

My husband and I have two dogs, and the bigger of the two (80 lbs) has rather destroyed our IKEA sofas, which, thankfully, are slipcovered, and I can bleach the heck out of them. The little one (20 lbs) chewed on the legs of an antique bench in our house (the nicest piece of furniture I own!) at some point during his puppy phase.

But, in the end, pets ARE certainly more important than furniture- I might adore my bench, but the feeling surely isn’t mutual. And while I might cringe sometimes at the damages, the trade-off- having two amazing and loving dogs- is more than worth it.

And I think the new sofa looks fab and so lovely in your space!

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18912 Anna at D16 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:51:03 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18912 Melissa, he's a long-haired Chihuahua! :) Melissa, he’s a long-haired Chihuahua! :)

]]> By: Melissa de la Fuente http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18909 Melissa de la Fuente Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:42:51 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18909 Ohdeargod....he is THE cutest thing I have ever seen! What kind of doggie is he? I adore him! Lovely couch and lovely table and yes, the dogs and the children always win! :) xo Melissa Ohdeargod….he is THE cutest thing I have ever seen! What kind of doggie is he? I adore him! Lovely couch and lovely table and yes, the dogs and the children always win! :)
xo
Melissa

]]> By: Jan's camera http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18898 Jan's camera Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:11:05 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18898 He is just too cute! with those big ears. Good excuse to buy a new sofa. Woof! He is just too cute! with those big ears. Good excuse to buy a new sofa. Woof!

]]> By: decor8Holly http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18895 decor8Holly Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:49:01 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18895 I have the exact sofa (with chunky wood legs) in white and LOVE it. It's fun to see what it would look like in charcoal. This is altogether fantastic. It's such a comfy sofa, too. :) I have the exact sofa (with chunky wood legs) in white and LOVE it. It’s fun to see what it would look like in charcoal. This is altogether fantastic. It’s such a comfy sofa, too.

:)

]]> By: JuliaL http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18893 JuliaL Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:17:42 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18893 Hi Anna, I hope you enjoy your Karlstad. I have one too and I love it. Mine has the chaise lounge attached. My boyfriend, dog, two cats, and me can comfortably lay on it and watch TV. I have mine in natural, so I keep it covered with blankets and sheets when it's just us. Otherwise, it would be covered in muddy paw prints. Plus keeping it covered helps it last longer (even if it's very grandmotherly). Anyway, hope you enjoy yours as much I as enjoy mine. X- Julia Hi Anna,

I hope you enjoy your Karlstad. I have one too and I love it. Mine has the chaise lounge attached. My boyfriend, dog, two cats, and me can comfortably lay on it and watch TV. I have mine in natural, so I keep it covered with blankets and sheets when it’s just us. Otherwise, it would be covered in muddy paw prints. Plus keeping it covered helps it last longer (even if it’s very grandmotherly).

Anyway, hope you enjoy yours as much I as enjoy mine.

X- Julia

]]> By: Dewi http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18889 Dewi Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:45:01 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18889 Sadly I live with a shamata on my beautiful sofa. If you ring my door bell unexpectedly you see the shamata or me pulling it off the sofa. Very ugly indeed, but you don't have to sit in dog hair if you visit my house! Oh the dogs, good thing we love them so much. I hope you did not throw out the old sofa! PS. You are a well deserved winner of a Homie ! Sadly I live with a shamata on my beautiful sofa. If you ring my door bell unexpectedly you see the shamata or me pulling it off the sofa. Very ugly indeed, but you don’t have to sit in dog hair if you visit my house!

Oh the dogs, good thing we love them so much.
I hope you did not throw out the old sofa!

PS. You are a well deserved winner of a Homie !

]]> By: Anna at D16 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18888 Anna at D16 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:43:32 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18888 <b>Regan:</b> Fritz and Bruno are 7 and 10 pounds respectively, and we haven't smooshed them yet! Helps us save on heating bills, too -- they're like little furnaces. Regan: Fritz and Bruno are 7 and 10 pounds respectively, and we haven’t smooshed them yet! Helps us save on heating bills, too — they’re like little furnaces.

]]> By: Regan http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18886 Regan Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:24:46 +0000 http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/06/sometimes-the-dogs-win/#comment-18886 There is no way our two dogs could sleep in our bed with us. One is eight pounds and I think we would crush her as we both thrash around in our sleep. But they do sleep on the floor(with many blankets and cushions!) at the foot of our bed- I am all about the pack sleeping together. There is no way our two dogs could sleep in our bed with us. One is eight pounds and I think we would crush her as we both thrash around in our sleep. But they do sleep on the floor(with many blankets and cushions!) at the foot of our bed- I am all about the pack sleeping together.

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