Crate and Barrel Lounge II Sofa Review

by Katelyn Masters

crate and barrel lounge ii 2 couch sofa review

A review of the epic Lounge II sofa from Crate and Barrel, which we’ve owned and loved for 5 years.

As I was being stitched back up after my third c-section this past January my obstetrician received a text message on her phone. A nurse checked it for her to make sure it wasn’t an emergency. As it turned out it was a sale notice from Crate and Barrel. My doctor laughed and told us that she was couch shopping. After deciding that it wouldn’t be weird at all if I talked to her from behind the curtain, I announced that I actually had a sofa from Crate and Barrel and I love it. “The Lounge II in dark blue velvet microfiber,” I added. She was delighted to hear that and we continued discussing the finer points of the sofa until she said, “Well you’ve helped me make my decision then. I’m going to get it!” And wouldn’t you know it, she did end up ordering the very same L-shaped sectional as I have in the same fabric as well.

Aside from our house and car, the Lounge II was easily the most expensive purchase I had ever made. But I had saved up the money and got it on sale and I don’t regret the money spent at all. We actually have a friend who passes up sleeping in the guest room so he can sleep on this couch. It’s that comfortable. When you toss the back cushions aside, the seat is about as wide as a twin bed, giving guests plenty of room to stretch out.

In fact, this sofa’s spaciousness is how I discovered it in the first place. I did an internet search for “sofas for tall people.” You see, my husband and I are both taller than average, he at 6’3 and I at nearly 5’10. Plus, we aren’t really the type of people who sit straight up. We prefer to, well, lounge. Even my kids prefer to sprawl out on the sofa and believe me there is plenty of room for all five of us plus guests.

 

As far as durability is concerned, my family sure knows how to put furniture through the ringer. Seemingly endless amounts of liquids and crumbs have been ground into the cushions and plenty of jumping has occurred. We have even moved with this sofa, loading it onto a uhaul ourselves and navigating it through the front door of our new place. The cushion covers are removable and I have washed them on delicate and hung dry. There was no shrinkage that I am aware of, however it was very difficult to remove and put the covers back on. After all of that, the fabric still looks great with basically no signs of wear. To spot clean, I usually just use a microfiber cloth and warm water.

I do wish I could get a whole new cover to change up the look of our living room from time to time, as a blue sofa is pretty dominate in the room. But for now, I change things up with pillows and throws.

Are you looking at the Lounge II? Comment below with any questions you have and I’ll try my best to answer!

 

 

 

 

 

No Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *