"Be prepared to sit on a dozen sofas to get a feel for proportions and puff-factor. Narrow sofas promote a more upright posture; deeper ones are made for lounging. Down-filled cushions are softer but require significant fluffing; firmer fills offer support but less coziness. The down/down-alternative/latex/wool/feather/foam ratio is deeply personal, and few clients know what they like until they try it. For Jenner's piece, Caillier's upholsterer used soft high-resilience foam wrapped in high-quality down-alternative gel fibers."
"A custom upholsterer allows for precise dimensions, thoughtful details, and hands-on collaboration-often for not much more than a high-quality showroom piece. After meticulous measurements, Caillier determined that a modern sectional shape paired with traditional chintz struck the cozy-meets-contemporary balance Jenner wanted. She had her workroom create a full mock-up in cotton muslin for a sit-test; the first version was too stiff and narrow,"
Try many sofas to evaluate proportions and cushion 'puff' because narrow seats encourage upright posture while deeper seats favor lounging. Down-filled cushions feel soft but need frequent fluffing; firmer fills give support with less plushness. Cushion fill ratios (down, down-alternative, latex, wool, feather, foam) depend on personal preference and often require testing. A skilled upholsterer enables precise dimensions, custom details, and collaborative mock-ups without excessive cost. A full muslin mock-up allowed frame and fill adjustments, leading to a 42-inch depth choice. The final sofa used FSC-certified alder, eight-way hand-tied suspension, and a down-alternative–wrapped high-resilience foam for durable, buoyant comfort.
Read at Architectural Digest
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