For someone known for personally designing using handmade means, John Derian uses only a handful of people to unleash the oversized and dramatic designed sofas that are suitable for dividing a large space. Based on 17th century classic pieces, the sofas which range between $1,950 to $5,100 are certainly a costly but worthy investment for people who want a trendy and classy home that has limitations of space to boot.

The first collection from Derian includes the Cove sofa, the Geranium sofa, the Dromedary loveseat, the Fritillaria chair and the Field bench. The styling is based on 17th century French pieces and mid-century designs. Retail prices range from $1,950 to $5,100.

The line will be offered in upholstered or slipcovered, except for the tufted bench, which only comes upholstered. Only two colors - oyster, a soft white, and flax, an ecru - are offered in a linen made by a Belgian company that has been making linen since the 1850s.

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This Nature Maple Platform bed is available for just $32.43 on Walmart’s clearance section. The bed can be pushed against the wall and turned into a sofa since its been built with a durable 1″ thick wood. We think its ideal for dorm rooms and starter apartments.

Before the Playstations and the X-Boxes there was Pac Man! A game we all obsessed about (are we really that old?) and played for hours. Italian company Qayot pays the ultimate tribute to this Cult game by designing a modular seating set that can be arranged in various configurations.

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Show your solidarity to your country and flaunt your patriotism with this new Andrew Martin sofa. This leather sofa may take the classic design route however the old American flag adds a nice touch. Not American? Then you can also opt for the Union Jack and Rebel flag versions.

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Alcove Highback sofa is a little too tall for my comfort. But as they say different strokes for different folks! Ideal for offices and lounge areas, the tall back seeks to provide privacy and the padded side and back panels have a pronounced sound dampening effect.

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For the people who are looking for a catchy and tempting home environment, chances are you can find something suitable from Amy Karyn’s Home Collection line. Placing emphasis in quality and style, customers will find a unique selection of items for the home, from furniture and accessories to a full line for babies, including cribs, bumpers, and bedding.

Putting your money to where you reside as well as your future investment for your home will eventually pay off. There are a lot of designers out there and Amy Karyn just happens to be one of them. Check her out.

“We are set apart by our fabrics. Designed by Amy Karyn, they are exclusive here and not available anywhere else.” Dawn Haleta, manager of Amy Karyn Home Collection, is seated on a chenille English arm sofa and holds an Amy Karyn design pillow.

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A home may not always be complete without the traditional sofa and depending on the design preference, it could be costly. But a good alternative is to perhaps contract good designers and furniture makers to create a copycat image to which you may have to pay less.

There are a lot of upholstery makers and designers out there who can get the job done and among them include the likes of Ameer Radwan who manages Couch, a shop located in Fremont. With more than 200 custom made models in their wing, you are bound to find a sofa that may be familiar but costs less. If not, you can perhaps ask them to make you one based on the couch or sofa that you are aching to have but unfortunately cannot afford.

Radwan is proud to be able to provide eco-friendly couches as well. He tells me that to be considered eco-friendly, a couch must be made with Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood, organic latex instead of standard polyurethane foam, and water-based glues and stains on any exposed wood, as well as sustainable, non-chemically treated fabrics. An eco-friendly sofa from Couch will run you about $2,000, much less than the $5,000 $7,000 his competitors ask.

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The Tub Sofa has been designed by Jens Juul Eilersen and no prices for guessing what the source of inspiration is. The designer wanted to replicate the comfort of a gigantic “sofa bathtub” and wanted it to be as comfortable as a bed.

“My goal was to create a well-being sofa where you can sit as if on a soft bed. And I succeeded! I actually fell asleep the first time I leaned back into the prototype, which was the deepest version,” tells Jens Juul Eilersen. “

The Split Personality Sofa has been inspired by the literary adventures of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. At daytime, the sofa is plain and uninspiring however at night time sofa lights up and gets a complete makeover. The Split Personality Sofa has been designed by Scuola Politecnica di Design di Milano students Pablo Crespo and Martin and Isaac Franzene Pineiro.

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