[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-upholstered-furniture-construction":3,"blog-related-upholstered-furniture-construction":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":10,"authorName":11,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":12,"categories":13,"tags":17,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},1050,"upholstered-furniture-construction","Upholstery Construction 101: How Our Most Comfortable Pieces of Furniture Are Made",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals#/filter:type:Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sofa\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/living-room-chairs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chair\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals#/filter:type:Sectional?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sectional\u003C/a>, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/chaise-lounges-and-daybeds?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chaise\u003C/a>, we all love the irresistible comfort of our coziest pieces of furniture. It’s where we unwind every evening and sneak in a midday nap whenever we get the chance. \u003C/span>\u003Cb>But how is upholstered furniture made, what makes a sofa comfortable, and what sets the highest quality pieces apart from the rest?\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">We’re breaking down everything that goes into making upholstered furniture, from frame construction to support systems to the most comfortable sofa cushions ever. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">For more insights on upholstery construction, read our next post in this series: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/sofa-styles-arm-leg-cushion-types/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\"Sofa Styles: The Design Details That Elevate Each Silhouette.\"\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Ready to shop? Peruse Kathy Kuo Home \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/collections/sofa-collections?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom upholstery collections here\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1220\" height=\"305\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Parts of Upholstered Furniture\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33956 size-large\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/PartsofaChair-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"Parts of upholstered furniture\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">The diagram above shows the common elements of any upholstered piece. Most are self-explanatory, but we’ll walk you through a few of these terms. The \u003Cstrong>frame\u003C/strong> is made of wood and forms the interior shape of the furniture. Think of the frame as the skeleton; it’s what provides strength and structure for all that goes on top of it. The \u003Cstrong>decking\u003C/strong> is the platform that supports the seat cushion, providing comfort and durability. The \u003Cstrong>apron\u003C/strong> is the layer of separation between the base and the seat cushion. The \u003Cstrong>arm\u003C/strong> gives upholstered furniture shape and personality. In the silhouette above, our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/152658-Amelie-Natural-Slipcovered-Chair%5C?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amelie slipcovered chair\u003C/a>, the simple roll arms sweep subtly outward, giving the chair an elegant and inviting profile.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">What’s Inside Upholstered Furniture\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33967 size-large\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Construction-e1767820369595-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"Upholstered furniture construction and the parts of a chair\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The construction methods, pitch (the angle of the seat back in relation to the seat), and fill materials determine the level of durability and comfort of any given seat. The interior of any upholstered furniture will often \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feature a \u003C/span>\u003Cb>wood frame\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, at least one layer of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>padding\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (typically polyester fiber, polyurethane foam, and/or batting), and a \u003C/span>\u003Cb>suspension system\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We’ll dive into this more below.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>Shop Custom Sofas\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/160976-Madeline-Sage-Green-Velvet-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=best-products-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34238\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Madeline-Sofa.png\" alt=\"sage green velvet sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Madeline Velvet Sofa\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/152734-Amelie-Coastal-Sky-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=best-products-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33923\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Amelie-Coastal-Sky-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"blue Amelie slipcovered sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Amelie Slipcovered Sofa\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/152909-Henri-Cool-Flax-Slipcovered-Sofa---90%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=best-products-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33929\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/LEE-CKK414-03-WesleyFlax-NN.jpg\" alt=\"modern Henri slipcovered sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Henri Slipcovered Sofa\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/153225-Adelle-Truffle-Performance-Slipcovered-Sofa---90%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=best-products-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33914\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Adelle-Truffle.jpg\" alt=\"brown slipcovered sofa with bench seat\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Adelle Slipcovered Sofa\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/165415-Hartwell-Truffle-Salt-Performance-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=best-products-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33924\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Hartwell-Truffle-Salt-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"skirted sofa with bench seat and curved arms\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Hartwell Sofa\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/164282-Willett-Stone-Pine-Performance-Velvet-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=best-products-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33913\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Willett-Stone-Pine.jpg\" alt=\"green velvet english roll arm sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Willett Velvet Sofa\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">Frame Construction & Joinery\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33969\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sofa-Frame.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Sofa Frame\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u003C/span>\u003Cb>frames\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our collections use a combination of hardwoods and engineered hardwoods. Most of the hardwoods we use are FSC® Certified, formaldehyde free, and sourced from forests in the U.S. The wood typically undergoes a kiln-drying process that helps prevent twisting, warping, or cracking over time. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Mortise-and-Tenon Joint\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33974\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Mortise-and-tenon-joint.jpg\" alt=\"Mortise and tenon joint construction\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Double-Dowel Joint\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33973\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/DoubleDowel-Joint.jpg\" alt=\"double dowel construction on sofa frame joints\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Corner Blocks\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-33972 alignnone\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Corner-block.jpg\" alt=\"corner block construction on sofa frame joints\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cb>Joinery \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">describes the methods used to connect pieces of wood together. Our custom upholstered furniture utilizes a mix of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>mortise-and-tenon\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and \u003C/span>\u003Cb>double-dowel joints\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The joints are reinforced with \u003C/span>\u003Cb>corner blocks\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide solid and long-lasting frames—no wobbling, ever.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Suspension Systems\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u003C/span>\u003Cb>suspension system\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sits directly below the cushions and supports any weight placed on the seat. Steel springs or synthetic webbing form this layer of support, which is a factor in determining how plush or firm the sit will feel.\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">8-Way Hand-Tied Suspension\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33959\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/8-Way-Hand-Tied.jpg\" alt=\"eight-way hand-tied suspension inside an upholstered sofa\" width=\"1220\" height=\"683\" />\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered the gold standard in suspension methods, \u003C/span>\u003Cb>eight-way hand-tied\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most labor intensive and costly construction, all done by hand by a skilled craftsman. It is used for its \u003C/span>\u003Cb>high quality and longevity\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, creating \u003C/span>\u003Cb>heirloom-quality pieces \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">built to last decades. Eight-way hand-tied suspension requires the use of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>premium materials\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is unmatched in terms of durability and comfort. Furniture with this suspension system will feel exceptionally supportive and perfectly solid even after years of use. You’ll find this method used in many of our pieces, including our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Collections/UpholsteryCollection/amelie-collection?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amelie\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Collections/UpholsteryCollection/henri-collection?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henri\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collections.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Individual coil springs are hand-knotted with twine at eight points on each spring and attached across the seat’s frame, allowing the springs to move independently while remaining balanced. This web of twine keeps the springs from shifting, providing years of unwavering support. The use of twine instead of metal also ensures that the suspension won’t start to squeak with use. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Sinuous Springs Suspension\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-33957 alignnone\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sinous-Springs.jpg\" alt=\"Sinuous springs construction inside an upholstered sofa\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cb>Sinuous springs \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suspension is a more common and less labor-intensive method than eight-way hand-tied springs. In this suspension system, tight S springs are attached across the frame and placed four to five inches apart to ensure \u003C/span>\u003Cb>consistent comfort\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These springs are made from heavy-gauge steel and \u003C/span>\u003Cb>designed to withstand years of use\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Webbing Suspension\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-33958 alignnone\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Webbing.jpg\" alt=\"Webbing suspension inside an upholstered sofa\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cb>Webbing \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suspension is most common on smaller furniture like ottomans and multi-piece modular sectionals. In this suspension method, polypropylene bands are crisscrossed and attached to the frame. This is a more affordable suspension method that still offers \u003C/span>\u003Cb>plenty of comfort and durabilit\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y (and no squeaking, ever).\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cb>Shop Custom Sectionals\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/165484-Hartwell-Nantucket-Blue-Performance-Corner-Sectional?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34001\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Hartwell-Corner-Sectional-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hartwell corner sectional with performance upholstery\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Hartwell Corner Sectional\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/166274-Cisco-Home-Donato-Heathered-Ivory-Performance-Slipcovered-Chaise-Sectional-Left-Chaise?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33999\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Donato-Chaise-Sectional-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Donato Chaise Sectional\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Donato Chaise Sectional\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/161820-McKinley-Rosemary-Skirted-Corner-Sectional---Left-End---105%E2%80%9D?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33997\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/McKinley-Corner-Sectional-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"McKinley corner sectional with pleated skirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> McKinley Corner Sectional\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/170639-Irene-Champagne-Performance-Velvet-Corner-Sectional---108%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-34000\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Irene-Corner-Sectional.jpg\" alt=\"Irene corner sectional with velvet upholstery\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Irene Corner Sectional\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/149889-Weybridge-Sea-Mint-Performance-U-Chaise-Sectional---Left-Chaise---142%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=custom-upholstery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33939\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/ROW-SYLVIE-110-241-249-VO100-69-ES-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"coastal blue sectional\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Weybridge U-Chaise Sectional\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/153039-Adelle-Amber-Bumper-Sectional---Left-Bumper---116%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33998\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Adelle-Bumper-Sectional-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Adelle bumper sectional with velvet upholstery\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a> Adelle Bumper Sectional\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">Cushions\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cushions in our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/collections/sofa-collections?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom upholstery assortment\u003C/a> start with a \u003C/span>\u003Cb>high-resiliency foam core\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that’s supportive, durable, and easily regains its shape. Surrounding the core is a jacket containing \u003C/span>\u003Cb>synthetic fibers and/or natural down and feathers\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This jacket is typically channeled to disperse the fill materials evenly. \u003C/span>\u003Cb>These are a few of our most popular cushion types:\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Ultra Luxe Down Cushion\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33964\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Foam-Down-and-Feather-Cushion.jpg\" alt=\"Sofa cushion with foam core and a feather and down envelope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A premium \u003C/span>\u003Cb>soy-based, high-resiliency foam core\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is wrapped in an envelope of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>90% feather and 10% duck down\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then encased in a downproof ticking and sewn into channels to maintain an even sit. Back cushions are filled with a mixture of 90% feather and 10% duck down.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These down-filled sofa cushions offer the \u003C/span>\u003Cb>sink-in comfort\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It’s the seat you’ll look forward to returning to day in and day out—trust us.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Plush Down Blend Cushion\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33960 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cloud-Cushion.jpg\" alt=\"Sofa cushion with foam core and a feather, down, and poly fiber envelope\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u003C/span>\u003Cb>high-resiliency foam core\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is inserted into a channel-quilted casing filled with a blend of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>50% polyester fiber, 5% down, and 45% feather\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then finished with a downproof ticking. Back cushions are filled with a mixture of 50% polyester fiber, 5% down, and 45% feather.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cushion fill provides our \u003C/span>\u003Cb>classic plush yet supportive sit\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It’s cozy, very comfortable, and requires less fluffing maintenance than cushions with only down and feather.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Soft Down Alternative Cushion\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33965 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Harmony-Cushion.jpg\" alt=\"Sofa cushion with a foam core surround by poly fiber\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A \u003C/span>\u003Cb>high-resiliency foam core \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is wrapped in an envelope filled with \u003C/span>\u003Cb>hypoallergenic polyester fiber \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that offers all the benefits and comfort of down, \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the need for fluffing. Back cushions are filled with polyester fiber. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These low-maintenance sofa cushions provide a\u003C/span>\u003Cb> wonderfully soft and supportive\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sit. They have all the plush comfort and none of the upkeep—simply settle in and enjoy.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Firm Down Alternative Cushion\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33961\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Comfort-Crown-Cushion-800x534-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Sofa cushion with layered foam materials\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our most firm cushions are filled with layers of foam. These cushions start with a \u003C/span>\u003Cb>high-resiliency foam core \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is then surrounded by a layer of \u003C/span>\u003Cb>medium-density foam\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and/or a \u003C/span>\u003Cb>super soft foam layer\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cushion fill offers a sit that's \u003Cstrong>firm yet comfortable and very supportive. \u003C/strong>It provides a tailored look that's never sloppy and needs zero maintenance to continue looking fresh.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kkh-caption\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/170045-Cisco-Home-Donato-Pure-White-Linen-Slipcovered-Chaise-Sectional---Left-Chaise---139%22?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=upholstery-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-33953\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Kathy-Kuo-Home-Donato-Sectional-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Kuo sits on a white upholstered chaise sectional sofa in the Kathy Kuo Design Showroom\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" />\u003C/a> Our super comfortable sectional sofa, Donato (click the image to shop!)\u003C/figure>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need design help? 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