Simplicity Sofas will be co-starring on the “Man Caves” TV show on the DIY Network for the upcoming “Dojo” episode of Man Caves. The episode is currently scheduled to film November 15-17th, 2011 in Scotch Plains, NJ. Air-time for the show has not yet been announced.In this segment the show’s hosts, former NFL star Tony Siragusa and licensed contractor James Cameron will attempt to beat the 3 minute 54 second Simplicity Sofa assembly record currently held by 8 year old Skyler Miller (documented by a YouTube video which can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwPONAW3llY)“Man Caves” is currently filming its 9th season of the popular DIY Network program which aims to transform ordinary spaces into rooms that the man of the house can claim as his own.

This is the reason that many people end up going with cheap wicker furniture or outdoor options in their small sunroom. Fortunately, there are small sunroom furniture options out there that offer you the comfort of a traditional small sofa, while still keeping with whatever theme you decide upon.

For a small sunroom, you should first nail down the function of the room. It makes no sense to pick the furniture or even the decor before you know how you wish to actually use the room. Are you planning on using the room as a green room of sorts? In other words, are you going to keep live plants in the small sunroom? Is the sunroom going to be used as a getaway for your family? Is comfort or space more important to you? How many people do you think you will entertain in your sunroom most often? All of these are questions that you should consider before choosing your furniture for your small sunroom.

In all likelihood you will want to have the most seating possible while still keeping enough space that the room does not seem crowded. This is where you are likely going to discover that traditional furniture is not really made for the small sunroom setup. Fortunately, we here at Simplicity Sofas have some great options available to you that keep you from having to sacrifice space, quality or flexibility. Here are several small sunroom furniture ideas that you can draw upon to overcome your space problems:

Simplicity Sofas offers stunning apartment sofas that are usually perfect for the average sunroom. They come in five styles and measure 54 inches in between the arms of the sofa. This is a fantastic way to add seating to your small sunroom. Best of all, our sofas comes in three pieces; so fitting this apartment sofa into your small sunroom will be a breeze. All of Simplicity Sofas apartment sofas are easily assembled within 15 minutes with no tools, and they are top of the line in quality. Click here to see the specifics of these wonderful apartment sofas and the various styles that you can choose.

Another great small sunroom option from Simplicity Sofas is the sensational sectional. This sectional sofa gives you that little bit of flexibility that you need to truly make your sunroom your own. Have you ever thought about how nice it might be to set up seating all along the windows of your small sunroom? This sectional sofa can do just that and do it with incredible style. Each piece can be assembled in 5 minutes or so and also can be mixed and matched to create the perfect configuration for your small sunroom. The sensational sectional can also be moved into your small sunroom easily as each piece is small enough to manage most any doorway or stairway. Click here for more information about our sensational sectionals.

If your small sunroom is going to be more along the line of a private room, then you might consider our chairs or loveseats. These are ideal options for people that want limited seating, but maximum comfort. You can view our loveseats here and our chairs here. Ottomans also make wonderful additions to sunrooms because they are easily stored anywhere and allow for simple seating additions or comfort when they are needed. To view our ottoman collection, you can click here.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, Simplicity Sofas will be happy to refund your entire purchase — shipping included. This commitment to customer service is not only reflected in the refund policy, however. Simplicity Sofas is available to you around the clock, and delivers your furniture with care and precision. They stay in touch with you before, during and after the sale. You will never be out of the loop with your purchase from Simplicity Sofas. We guarantee your happiness.

All of these wonderful small sunroom options would be great additions and would certainly fit in with any theme that you decided to go with. Because of the large number of options available in fabrics and colors, you can literally have these custom made to fit your idea of the perfect small sunroom seating. No longer do you need to settle for wicker furniture or outdoor furniture options. Why should you sacrifice your comfort? Simplicity Sofas makes it easy to have it all!

Available in all 5 collections, this Exceptional Sectional still demands our promise of quality and long-lasting durability. The design makes it especially easy to transport up flights of stairs, through elevators, boat hatches, RVs and 5th-wheel units. Like all other Simplicity Sofas products, it is easy-to-assemble in minutes with no tools.

You’ve always longed for comfortable living with a Sectional, now you have it; and you can place it anywhere! You can design it to fit your needs, whether it’s just for you or the entire family.

Design your own configuration or give us a call and we’ll help you decide the best fit for your space. Select your style from our Collections Page. Then add the pieces as needed.

It is possible to have a sleeper with the sectional as long as you have 3 arm or armless sections in a row.

Here are some other configurations designed to fit your space:

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Dimensions of the units:

Left /Right Arm Units –28″w x 30.5″d x 35″h
Armless — 23″w x 30.5″d x 35″h
Corner — 30″w x 30.5″d x 35″h
Bumper (Ottoman) 29″w x 31.5″d x 19.5″h

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Prices for the units, depending on the fabric grade.

Grade 1/Grade 2/Grade 3/Grade 4/Grade 5/Grade 6

Armless $399/$449/$499/$549/$599/$649 Lorelei/Jenna/Brandon

Corner $499/$549/$599/$649/$699/$749 Lorelei/Jenna/Brandon

Right arm (facing) $499 /$549 /$599/$649/$699/$749 Lorelei/Jenna/Brandon

Left arm (facing) $499 /$549 /$599/$649/$699/$749 Lorelei/Jenna/Brandon

Bumper $349 /$379/$439/$469/$519/$569 Lorelei/Jenna/Brandon

Armless $399 /$449 /$499/$549/$599/$649 Ashton/Adam

Corner $499 /$549 /$599/$649/$699/$749 Ashton/Adam

Right arm (facing) $599 /$649 /$699/$749/$799/$849 Ashton/Adam

Left arm (facing) $599/ $649 /$699/$749/$799/$849 Ashton/Adam

Bumper $349 /$379/$439/$469/$519/$569 Aston/Adam

Armless $399/$449/$499/$549/$599/$649 Megan

Corner $499/$549/$599/$649/$699/$749 Megan

Arm $549/$599/$649/$699/$749/$799 Megan

Bumper $299/$329/$389/$419/$469/$519 Megan

Try adding box cushions with double welt to create a unique look. The double welt is only $25 per unit for the arm unit, the armless unit, corner unit and bumper unit.

What about a simple contrasting welt? The contrasting welt is $25  per unit  for the arm unit, armless unit, corner unit and bumper unit.

Add a skirt to give the sectional a more traditional look. This option is only $50 per unit.

The possibilities are endless. You can even add slipcovers to your new sectional. Arm units are $249, Armless units are $199, Corner units are $299 and Bumper units are $199.

All of these options can make such a difference when selecting the perfect sectional configuration and look for you.

Please call toll free 800-813-2889 and let us help you design the sectional of your dreams. We can discuss shipping rates with you, as well.

Our warranty and return policies remain the same as for our other furniture. If you do not like our furniture for any reason at all, you may return it to us for a full refund, including shipping costs. We are still the only furniture company in the country to offer this guarantee.

Orders for the sectional can only be placed by telephone at 800-813-2889 at this time. The sectional will be available for purchase on our website soon. Pricing for the sectional is as follows:

Sectional Shipping Options
Please call our toll free number 800-813-2889 with any questions regarding ordering your Sectional.

1. Free Drop-Ship delivery service is the same as described on the shipping page.
2. Inside delivery for Sectionals is a flat rate of $50 as described on the shipping page.
3. White Glove Delivery is $50 per seat for Sectionals as described on the shipping page.
If you have any questions or issues prior to, or during your delivery contact us immediately at our customer service hotline at 800-813-2889. There will always be someone available to assist you.

We’re here to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call or contact us at: sales@simplicitysofas.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Made in North Carolina, or MINNC for short, is currently a general list of useful North Carolina website links. Check back often, as their Website will grow and become a very comprehensive site for North Carolina’s most resourceful links. These resources can help you find N.C. products, places and information easily. There are also over 180 original photographs on the pages. As they continue to travel throughout the state, more links and photos will be added. They have just started adding selected, local producers of N.C. products that can be purchased directly, such as their new featured addition, Simplicity Sofas.  That would be us!

Coming this year, expect more local producers on the MINNC website and a gallery of photos by region (available for purchase in the future). Look for information on upcoming projects, as they are constantly adding to their Website.

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This year we are on target to hit $1 million in sales. That may not seem like much to other manufacturers who can sell more than that in a single order to a large retailer.  Simplicity Sofas, however, does not sell to retailers, wholesalers or distributors. Every order is shipped direct to an individual consumer. That’s nearly 800 individual orders annually.

The most important part of our phenomenal success in this harsh economic environment is the loyalty and enthusiasm of our customers.  There are hundreds of testimonials about our products and service on blogs and other web sites. We are also extremely proud that we have now shipped our furniture to more than 1500 individual customers over more than 3 years and have never received a negative review.  That does not mean our customers never have any complaints or problems.  It does mean that when there is a complaint or problem we take care of it.

We are very proud of our furniture. We design it, we build it, we sell it and we service it. There is nothing like our furniture or our customer service anywhere else in the world.

Simplicity Sofas is an Innovator.  Our furniture, our marketing and our approach to customer service are all unique and revolutionary for the furniture industry. We constantly surprise our customers by going far beyond what they expect from a furniture company.

In this challenging economic environment, Simplicity Sofas has continued to grow rapidly by adhering to 3 basic principles: Innovation, Quality, and Extreme Customer Service.

Innovative Furniture Designs

1.    Simplicity Sofas designs and constructs all of its own furniture in High Point, NC. Every piece we make is one-of-a-kind built specifically for each individual customer.  They are original designs produced by Simplicity Sofas and they are not available through any other factory or retailer.  Everything we make is unique and patent protected.

2.   We are constantly adding new designs and features based upon our customers’ requests.  Since opening, we have introduced sectionals, smaller scale sofas, upgraded frames, cushions and fabrics, slipcovers, air bed sleeper systems and many other special order options.

3.    All of our furniture is designed to fit through any door, stairway, hall, elevator, RV or boat with an entrance width of 15” or more.  Our sectional needs only 8” of clearance and was designed in response to the only customer in our history whose stairway was unable to fit one of our sofas.

4.  We make hard-to-find small scale sofas and sectionals designed for small rooms and apartments, in addition to larger scale furniture.

5.    Simplicity Sofas furniture is far simpler and easier to assemble than any other RTA (Ready to Assemble) fully upholstered furniture made anywhere in the world.  Go to the home page of our website to view a YouTube video of an 8 year old boy putting together one of our large sofas in less than 5 minutes. (Adults working alone usually take about 15 minutes for their first assembly. Two first timers working together can easily assemble our sofas in less than 10 minutes.  Disassembly can be completed in about half the time.)

Quality Construction

1.    Quality begins with the people who build the furniture. All Simplicity Sofas upholsterers have more than 20 years experience with high end North Carolina furniture manufacturers. Our cutters and sewers all have 10-20 years experience.

2.    All of our furniture is bench-made the old fashioned way, one piece at a time by skilled craftspeople. We do not mass produce our furniture on assembly lines using low cost labor the way it is done in certain “other” countries.

3.    Frames are constructed with solid oak lumber and are corner-blocked, glued, doweled and stapled. Occasionally our supplier has a shortage of oak and we are forced to use alternative hard woods like maple or ash temporarily but over 90% of the furniture we have built includes solid oak frames. We do not use any particle board, pressed wood or chipcore.  Plywood is used only in a very few applications.*

*A single non-load-bearing plywood component is used in the Jenna and Adam style arms to improve the tailoring of the wide curves. The sectional base is plywood.  The precision required in the construction of this item meant that a computerized CNC router was required.  The CNC router does not work with solid wood. The arms and back of the sectional are solid oak.

4.    We offer a choice of 8” thick premium grade Ultracel® foam and optional Spring-down cushions.  Both types of cushions come with a lifetime warranty. Most manufacturers in our price range offer only 6″ thick polyurethane foam cushions with a 1 year warranty.

5.    We offer more than 150 in-stock fabrics at various price ranges.  Most have been selected for their durability and/or cleanability. Additional fabric choices or C.O.M. (Customer’s Own Material) are also available. New fabric selections are constantly being added.

6.    The spring system used is a Permolator which we buy from the Flexolator unit of Leggett & Platt, the world’s largest supplier of seating support systems.  This system consists of a steel frame with a coated wire grid supported by helical coils. While this is not the most expensive system available we use it for two reasons.  First, it has the flattest profile of any spring system available which is necessary to accommodate our easy assembly mechanisms, and second it is a very reliable support unit and is covered under our lifetime frame warranty.

Extreme Customer Service

1.  The revolutionary Simplicity Sofas warranties are the simplest and most protective in the furniture industry. What makes them revolutionary? They are designed exclusively to protect our customers, not our company. All frames and cushions are covered by lifetime warranties. Everything else is covered by a very simple warranty statement that is completely revolutionary to the furniture industry.

If you do not like our furniture for any reason whatsoever you may return it to us for a full refund including shipping charges for a period of 1 year after purchase.

2.  Unlike all other furniture warranties there is no small print with exceptions, exclusions, documentation requirements, or anything else designed to protect the company against our customers.

3.  Some of our customers never get to see our “extreme customer service.” They place their orders on our website. They don’t call with any questions. Everything goes smoothly and they get their furniture delivered without any problems. Most retailers would consider that top of the line customer service.  We are actually disappointed because those customers have only seen the tip of our customer service.   The more our customers ask of us the more likely they are to understand why Simplicity Sofas has been recognized nationally as having the best customer service in the furniture industry.

4.  Furniture retailers look very closely at the cost of customer service. Basically, they try to spend as little money as the customer will let them get away with. That is not the way Simplicity Sofas operates. To us, customer service is not a cost. It is a revenue producer. Customers who experience our “extreme customer service” spread the word about their experiences and create new customers for us.

5.  What is “extreme customer service?”  It begins with attempting to amaze our customers by providing a level of personal service that they have never before seen or heard of from a furniture company. Questions are answered quickly and in great detail, so that our customers learn about product construction, company operations and industry practices that no other furniture company takes the time to explain.  We love to hear from our customers and to respond to them.  It is not unusual for us to exchange 20 or more communications by the time a customer’s order has been delivered.

We like to surprise our customers.  It is very common for them to comment that our furniture is much better in quality, looks and comfort than what they had expected to receive.  They are always amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to ask questions and receive honest answers.  When our customers are particularly nice sometimes they will find a surprise gift included with their order.

When a customer has a problem, we do whatever it takes to make that customer not only satisfied, but awed and amazed at what we are willing to do to correct the problem. We even compensate our customers for aggravating problems that were not our fault, such as delivery foul-ups.  Because we own the factory, we can fix or replace things better and faster than any retailer. Some of our most enthusiastic reviews are from customers who started with a problem of one kind or another.

6.  Simplicity Sofas is the only furniture company that contacts every one of its customers after the furniture has been delivered in order to make sure that there are no minor (or major) problems that need to be addressed.

7.  Simplicity Sofas is the only furniture company ever to be designated a “Beloved Company” by nationally recognized author and customer service authority Jeanne Bliss.  There are currently fewer than 100 “Beloved Companies” in the U.S.  Other companies who have received this honor include Zappos, Southwest Airlines and Harley-Davidson.

8.  Customers have constant access to the company’s customer service people.  There is a customer service hotline available 24/7 which is manned by real people more than 90% of the time.  If you do not get someone right away just leave a message and you will receive a call back within 2 hours (or less.)

Our Extreme Customer Service is one of our most important marketing tools.  Everybody knows that unhappy customers discourage their friends from buying at the same place.  On the other hand when a customer has an experience that is far better than anything they expected, they go out of their way to tell everyone they know about their wonderful experience.

Simplicity Sofas markets its products through word of mouth.  A very high percentage of our customers receive service that is so exceptional they become volunteer salespeople for us, sending new customers and returning to buy additional furniture or accessories for themselves.

At the same time, we have never allowed anybody to end up as an “unhappy customer.”  No matter how serious a problem is, we take care of it. The vast majority of our “unhappy” customers end up as enthusiastic evangelists for our company, returning for additional purchases and recommending us to their friends and family.  The few customers we are unable to satisfy receive full refunds.

Jeff Frank, Owner

Simplicity Sofas

Most sleeper sofas are extremely uncomfortable. The mattresses are thin and the coils or bars that support the mattress can be felt from any angle. The Simplicity Sofas EnduraEase sleeper is different and is an innovative air sleep system that turns any of our mid-size sofas or 3-seat full-size sofas into a luxurious bed for you or your guests.

For a small apartment or one room loft, the Simplicity Sofas sleepers are the perfect answer. By day, the couches serve as primary seating, where you can relax after work or on the weekend with friends. When it’s time to say good night, the couch transforms itself into the perfect queen-sized sleeper sofa in minutes.

This is also a perfect solution for a home office environment, where space is limited. This sleeper provides overnight guests with a remarkable 20 inch deep queen-size air bed mattress that sets up, tears down and stores away in minutes with no tools.

Rest assured, you or your guest will get the good night sleep you deserve with this incredible option for small spaces from Simplicity Sofas. Have a question about our mid-size sofa or queen-size air sleep system? Give us a call or leave your comment here.

Others may have the same question as you!

Do you live where your children and pets run around inside and outside? If so, you know how time consuming it can be to clean up after them. Most of our children and furry friends like to enjoy the same comforts of home that we do by  napping or playing on our sofas and sometimes, accidents happen.

Simplicity Sofas offers “kid proof” fabrics specifically engineered for people who don’t want to worry about dirt or stains on their sofas or couches.

Originally created for health care facilities where cleanliness is mandatory, the engineers at Microfibres, Inc. (an American fabric manufacturer) came up with an exclusive process for binding a permanent protective coating into the fibers of the fabrics. The protection does not wear off like spray-on fabric protectors. In factory tests the only stain that could not be removed with soap and water was mustard.

We ran a test in our Showroom on our Altima Sand “kid-proof” fabric (an off-white color) to see how stain-proof it was. We drew one line with a ballpoint pen and then another line with a thick, black new permanent marker. We allowed both stains to set for about an hour. We then tried to clean the stains using liquid hand soap and a paper towel. The ball point pen ink came out in a few seconds.

The permanent marker stain was almost completely gone after 5 minutes of scrubbing. The stain proofing is built into the fibers. You do not need the spray-on fabric protection with the microfiber “kid-proof” fabrics. We do highly recommend the spray-on fabric protection for the cotton fabrics.

Even if you don’t have kids or pets, these fabrics are wonderful solutions for high traffic areas like the den or family room, where people aren’t always careful about where they spill things or where they rest their feet to watch TV. “Kid-proof” fabrics can be your solution to these problems. If an accident should occur, these fabrics clean easily with a little soap and water and dry very fast.

Here are just a few examples of our “kid-proof” fabric swatches that you can order online today!

Remember, if you are looking for a sofa or small couch and have pets, children or a high traffic room, “kid-proof” products are a great solution. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us or post your questions here for others to read.

Brighten up a dull room by mixing and matching fabrics. Add contrasting throw pillows or a slipcover or two. When it comes to decorating an entire space or simply adding a new piece of furniture from Simplicity Sofas, like a small couch, it’s easy to do with the abundant fabric choices available. Are you starting from scratch and decorating an entire room or trying to find a full-size sofa or small couch that will fit your existing décor? Let’s explore some options and fabric combinations that may help you in designing a space that’s right for you.

Existing Décor
There are so many fabrics available that will work nicely with any existing décor. One thing you need to think about when selecting the fabric is the room’s lighting and how it affects the color of the fabric. First, you need to consider the natural lighting. If your project involves a room that gets the morning sunlight, where you drink your mocha and read the news before heading out the door, consider light and airy fabrics that the sun can complement. The sun doesn’t alter these fabric colors as it might darker ones in this environment.

Even if you don’t have a lot of natural sunlight at anytime during the day, brighter colors can be mixed and matched to lighten it up a bit. The brighter colors will bring the darker room alive and make it an inviting living space. Adding some strategically placed lighting and a mirror or two will help liven it up, as well.

Decide what type of seating you need. If you live in a small apartment and want to just add a piece or two such as a small couch, chair or an apartment sofa; prints, solid colors, and small stripes work well. If you are trying to match furniture already in the room, a solid color would obviously be your best choice. With over 100 fabrics to choose from, you’ll be able to mix and match with ease. Ask for free fabric samples and get started!

Starting from Scratch
If you are starting with a clean slate; in other words, an open room where you can add a few pieces of seating and new paint color – start by figuring out which fabrics you want to consider first for your home furnishings. Try to select the fabrics you like best BEFORE the paint color. It’s easier to find a paint color to compliment a fabric than the other way around in most situations where you are starting from scratch.

As stated before, the room’s lighting will affect the appearance of the fabric color AND the paint color. There can be a noticeable difference between natural sunlight and various types of artificial lighting from morning to night. Certain colors can appear cooler or warmer depending on the lighting. Bright, natural light shows colors most accurately and can help determine the ideal color to use.

Fabrics with patterns can add interest to the room and make a sofa or small couch the center of attention. Again, don’t be afraid to mix and match a pattern with a solid color to compliment the grouping.

Your chair and ottoman can be a completely different color than the apartment sofa! Adding slipcovers and contrasting throw pillows can also change the look, whether you are adding to your existing décor or starting from scratch.

While fabric selection may seem like a daunting task for many, it is one of the most important aspects of beginning to create a space that you will enjoy for many years. If you have questions about color or fabric combinations, or need help determining which size sofa, small couch or chair you’d like, please give us a call. We’ll be happy to help you with your product selection and fabric combinations.

Or leave your comments or questions here and we’ll respond. Others may be in need of the same answers as you!

The new trend in small couches is becoming the norm for the majority of consumers today who are looking to make the most of their space. However, most consumers are struggling and realizing that finding the perfect small couch can be extremely difficult.

There aren’t many manufacturers that think about those of us who are looking
for small couches to fit our small spaces. When we are actually lucky enough
to find one, it is either too uncomfortable to sit on; too narrow or not
long enough to nap on; or just not sturdy enough to withstand day-to-day
living.

Look no further, Simplicity Sofas has realized the need for small couches and has designed several options to fit your lifestyle. Plus, you don’t have to worry about getting your new sofa through narrow doors or tight stairs and elevators. We’ve taken the hassle out of that for you too by packaging the seating so it will fit through any tight space and can be assembled in 15 minutes with no tools required!

Let’s explore a few options when looking for small couches …

The Mid-Size Sofa
Our newest introduction, the Mid-Size Sofa is 6 inches shorter than our full size sofas and 6 inches longer than our apartment sofas. With 5 different collections, this makes for a perfect choice for relaxing, with extra long double cushions, which come in firm, soft or down-filled options. The Mid-Size Sofa is available in widths of 72 inches, 74 inches and 83 inches.

One of the amazing features of this mid-size couch is that you can add the EnduraEase sleep system, turning it into a sleeper sofa in minutes. It comes in a selection of 70 fabrics from which you can choose. You can order this product online, just make sure you select the Full Size Sofa Option, decide which collection you like, and upon ordering please note in the special comments section that you would like the Mid-Size Sofa.

Or simply give us a call at 800.813.2889 and we will be happy to talk to you about it and place the order for you.

The Apartment Sofa
Another very popular choice for a small couch is the Apartment Sofa. Its size is 6 inches shorter than the Mid-Size Apartment Sofa, but comes with all the amenities of cushion and fabric selections. However, the air sleep system is not designed to fut this small couch; it is still an excellent choice for any small space.

The Love Seat
Loveseats are 10 inches shorter than apartment sofas and designed specifically for small spaces. They can be the answer to your problem when a small couch is what you need. Try placing two loveseats facing each other, if you have the room to do so. Our loveseats are also available in 70 coordinating fabrics and can be the perfect solution where space is a challenge or where you might want to add additional seating to compliment your existing sofa.

All of our small couch options come with a lifetime guarantee on the solid-oak frames. Any of these options can be complimented by adding slipcovers, contrasting throw pillows or pet-proof fabrics. And don’t forget we also make chairs and a half and chairs.

So – now you know have choices.

Check out our collections, order online or give us a call toll free at 800.813.2889. We’ll be happy to help you with small couch and small space solutions. If you want to ask a question or add a comment here, please do so!