tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post9088323415660653553..comments2024-03-09T01:03:06.727-05:00Comments on The Long Awaited Home: Ikea Ektorp SofaThe Long Awaited Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-59546792732052373312017-03-28T21:03:30.751-04:002017-03-28T21:03:30.751-04:00Wow, that is good to know. I had no idea. Thank ...Wow, that is good to know. I had no idea. Thank you!<br />Warmly, GloriaThe Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-18882406264012438882017-03-28T21:02:23.776-04:002017-03-28T21:02:23.776-04:00I would love to know if you got the white sofa and...I would love to know if you got the white sofa and how you are liking it?<br />Warmly, Gloria<br />The Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-24014655712515630602017-03-28T21:01:23.131-04:002017-03-28T21:01:23.131-04:00So sorry that I never responded to this before now...So sorry that I never responded to this before now! I know it is probably too late for you, but for others reading here, we did not add any filling to the cushions and find that they are very comfortable. They are not "overstuffed" but they seem fine to us. I am so sorry about the fire. My house burned to the ground when I was in 7th grade. I know how difficult things must have been for you. I hope you are doing well now!<br />Warmly, GloriaThe Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-76082207018695830632014-08-24T19:47:31.964-04:002014-08-24T19:47:31.964-04:00Your sofa cushions look more "plump" tha...Your sofa cushions look more "plump" than the displays at our local Ikea store. Is this how they looked originally or did you add something to make them look fuller? We are replacing our house furniture destroyed by a fire a few months ago and I want this kind of sofa for our not so large living room. Loved the sofa at the store but felt the seat cushions could use a little more fullness. We were told at the store that Ikea offered no option for added filling.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-27382167902762197022014-01-02T15:39:21.882-05:002014-01-02T15:39:21.882-05:00I just came across your blog the other day. I love...I just came across your blog the other day. I love love love the look of your room. It looks so comfy and inviting. Its not to much and very family friendly. I am definitely purchasing the ektorp sofa. I was a little weary about purchasing a white sofa since I have lil ones. But after seeing yours I can't wait to order mines. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871980807099526101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-90879812519154513152013-02-17T22:51:25.458-05:002013-02-17T22:51:25.458-05:00I too love your room and this sectional and finall...I too love your room and this sectional and finally purchased it this weekend. However, if you are able to go into an IKEA store to purchase, home delivery starts at 59 dollars even for an entire house of furniture. I also purchased beds and delivery charges to my area were 79 dollars. Online much higher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-43776181981027744732013-02-08T13:38:26.756-05:002013-02-08T13:38:26.756-05:00LOVE THE SOFA..and LOVE IKEA....LOVE THE SOFA..and LOVE IKEA....Christine at Little Bragshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982685028010214436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-57730689252885467492012-11-26T21:33:43.426-05:002012-11-26T21:33:43.426-05:00You're home is beautiful! I love the neutrals ...You're home is beautiful! I love the neutrals you used in this space. We just purchased our first home and I've been reading reviews on the Ektorp now for months. Is it entirely uncomfortable? I'm excited to be a new follower! xoLaurie @ Stylin Savannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00236265683325007444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-83474973558967673522012-11-19T21:52:01.939-05:002012-11-19T21:52:01.939-05:00Loving it all, I have the JCPenny sofa with the sa...Loving it all, I have the JCPenny sofa with the same slipcovers as Pottery Barn. Mine are so hard to get on my hands hurt for days after switching them out to other colors. Yours looks so much easier than mine. Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12269071000636475794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-87324021872175294742012-11-19T21:46:50.458-05:002012-11-19T21:46:50.458-05:00Those darn Swedes! (Danes? Fins?) They really know...Those darn Swedes! (Danes? Fins?) They really know their stuff. Looks great!Shannan Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240696987027358314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-10266660081954894262012-11-17T07:41:37.927-05:002012-11-17T07:41:37.927-05:00Like many of the other commenters here, I've b...Like many of the other commenters here, I've been considering getting two of these loveseats from Ikea. I didn't realize you have to put it together though. I live alone, is it something I can do myself? All those boxes have me a little apprehensive. But I love how it looks in your new home!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917915745574664270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-11725543762113311542012-11-16T06:10:39.887-05:002012-11-16T06:10:39.887-05:00Hi, I'm visiting via Jennifer Rizzo's Crea...Hi, I'm visiting via Jennifer Rizzo's Creative Friday party. Congrats on being featured! Love your new sofa. I've been perusing your blog and notice we have a lot in common. I have a regular Ektrop sofa in our living room. You're right they are super comfy. Our front entrance doors are even the same color! Love your home and all the things you've done. I am now following you and would love if you would stop by and visit me sometime.<br />http://www.laurieslittlebitsofcreativity.com/Laurie @ Laurie's Little Bits of Creativity, etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16844854870500709923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-24946401836456822412012-11-15T20:53:29.490-05:002012-11-15T20:53:29.490-05:00Hi, I am so so jealous. I so want one of the exac...Hi, I am so so jealous. I so want one of the exact same lounges. We have the same ones in Ikea in Australia and when I sat on one a few weeks ago I was in heaven. They are so comfortable and look amazing!!! Congratulations! From your new follower, x JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-78793838988464811532012-11-15T19:48:44.038-05:002012-11-15T19:48:44.038-05:00Your room looks great. Totally my colours too. Lov...Your room looks great. Totally my colours too. Love the textures in the pretty pillows and blankets and totally love the pine floors. I want the Ektorp sectional too ($1200 here in Canada) but we need to save more first. For now I lucked out and bought the ikea couch slipcover in white and took a chance on it fitting our custom sofa with a busy print and it did. Have had it for over two years, boys who hang out in barns, eat in the family room, and a chocolate lab too. Nothing the wash won't fix. I'm now following.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-44975987856013438272012-11-14T23:39:11.805-05:002012-11-14T23:39:11.805-05:00I love your sofa, and everything looks so beautifu...I love your sofa, and everything looks so beautiful!! Great choice on the sofa. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. I am so thrilled to have you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531877029082844584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-60307877214349806322012-11-13T20:54:34.857-05:002012-11-13T20:54:34.857-05:00I have an Ikea Ektorp sofa bed in my spare room. ...I have an Ikea Ektorp sofa bed in my spare room. We have had it since 2003 and it is still in GREAT shape. I bought it with white and blue stripe slipcovers, but I switched to red corduroy a few years ago. I still have the stripe slipcovers in the attic. In the summer I made white slipcovers for our living room sofa. I love them, but I have to wash them a lot more frequently than we did our off white floral slipcovers.<br /><br />Your entire look is beautiful. Today is my first visit to your blog, but I will be back.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-65837323958597563792012-11-13T19:58:20.458-05:002012-11-13T19:58:20.458-05:00Fate must have directed me to your post because I&...Fate must have directed me to your post because I've been looking for a new sofa/sectional and was considering this one from IKEA. After reading this, I'm convinced to go with this option. First of all, it looks great! Second, you mentioned it's comfortable. Third, I showed it to my hubby and he likes it. The room is really pretty and cozy. Love the floors! I'm really glad I stumbled onto your blog tonight. Thanks so much for helping make my decision. :) Jennifer @ Town and Country Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865026295044485524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-27426804844473248912012-11-13T18:15:58.101-05:002012-11-13T18:15:58.101-05:00I have eyed that sofa several times. It's so p...I have eyed that sofa several times. It's so pretty, and you have everything done up just beautifully! Love those pine floors!<br />♥lINSEYTHE FARMHOUSE PORCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894193912275300145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-37508949841684874552012-11-13T10:50:53.210-05:002012-11-13T10:50:53.210-05:00What a lovely room! I am coveting that sofa. Reall...What a lovely room! I am coveting that sofa. Really, I am. We have a room that is just begging for that sofa. One of these days...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-76198503364127146552012-11-12T09:28:59.837-05:002012-11-12T09:28:59.837-05:00What a delightfully cozy room you have created! W...What a delightfully cozy room you have created! Wonderful job. I scored the Ektorp on Craig's List brand new a few months back and we just went to IKEA last week and purchased the loveseat. Like you, we couldn't be happier. LOVE it!! <br />xoxo,<br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018277281094047746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-57013140058071257102012-11-10T23:08:15.122-05:002012-11-10T23:08:15.122-05:00Hi Anonymous, I sent you a reply from my phone but...Hi Anonymous, I sent you a reply from my phone but I'm not sure if you got it. This sofa is actually 3 pieces, but they attach together. It is sold as one sectional sofa for $799 for the white one. They have lots of colors for a little more. I think it would be fine with kids and dogs, but I might avoid the white. They have some cool tans now too. Good luck!<br /><br />GloriaThe Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-3634444020870857672012-11-10T23:05:41.653-05:002012-11-10T23:05:41.653-05:00Hi Julie, I am SO glad you stopped by! I went to ...Hi Julie, I am SO glad you stopped by! I went to Joann Fabric and Hobby Lobby today, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I ended up with a faux suede so we'll see how it goes. <br /><br />GloriaThe Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-63173840827153027052012-11-10T23:03:27.301-05:002012-11-10T23:03:27.301-05:00Heather, I think I did it. Your probably crazy bu...Heather, I think I did it. Your probably crazy busy, but if you have the chance could you let me know if I did it correctly. I am so excited to have found your party! Love your blog!<br /><br />GloriaThe Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-74743610184950389792012-11-10T23:01:39.147-05:002012-11-10T23:01:39.147-05:00Thanks so much Anne! Great party!
GloriaThanks so much Anne! Great party!<br /><br />GloriaThe Long Awaited Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304176137874621901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589369660228189481.post-85056098854276754142012-11-10T17:32:14.941-05:002012-11-10T17:32:14.941-05:00That sofa looks so comfy! I'm ready to dive i...That sofa looks so comfy! I'm ready to dive in!!! Thanks for linking up to Its Party Time.<br /><br />Have a fabulous weekend xoxANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669855421350031273noreply@blogger.com