GAZELLE MAGAZINE Luxury Holiday Issue 2015 | Page 46

FAMILY & HOME KDR SHOWROOM 11660 Page Service Rd St. Louis, MO 63146 kdrshowrooms.com WHICH SOFA SUITS YOUR STYLE ? If your objective is to buy quality that lasts, read on. In the case of a sofa, an extra $2,000 can mean the difference between five years and 15 years of use. It can mean the difference between low-density foam cushions that break down and spring down cushion cores that maintain their shape and comfort, or the difference between a weak wire suspension and eight-way, hand-tied springs. DESIGN INTEGRITY When you’re buying a designer sofa, you’re not simply paying for style. By choosing the original, like many of the designer collections for Baker Furniture, instead of an imitation, you’re assured proper proportion and scale, and the highest standards for materials and production. SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP KDR represents distinctive lines like Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman, Lillian August Fine Furniture for Hickory White, Thayer Coggin, Baker Furniture and Century Furniture, who employ the most experienced craftsmen in the industry and the country. CONSTRUCTION Eight-way, hand-tied springs are the mark of quality in a sofa. The process is time consuming and involves attaching eight ties - by hand - to individual springs, securing them to the frame for durability and comfort. High-quality cushions will maintain shape and firmness across the entire seat, in every position. No sinking into corners or in-between cushions. If it doesn’t feel right from the start, imagine what it will be like in five or 10 years from now. A variety of cushion materials are available - spring down cushion cores, down feather and fiber blend filling, and if allergies are an issue, many of our brands offer non-allergenic cores. CUSTOMIZATION When we mention customization, we aren’t talking about choosing between four colors of the same fabric as you might experience at retail showrooms or websites. It means building a frame to your exact specifications. Adjustments can be made in a sofa’s height, width or depth, making it more suitable and comfortable, like, for example, to fit someone either very tall or petite. The possibilities are endless. Ever y manufacturer offers a wide variety of fabrics, and by working with KDR, you gain access to more than 200,000 additional fabrics and trims. If the task of choosing the right fabric seems daunting, a KDR furniture sales associate can guide you through the process, ensuring you select the right fabric for your lifestyle. 46 GAZELLE STL