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Sectionals have become Cool, Chic, and Very Hip

If someone says the word "sectional" and an ugly, oversized clump of furniture in plaid bulletproof fabric comes to mind, think again.

Sectionals have gone global. Styles range from urban chic to cozy traditional to very hip contemporary. Some have chaises. Some move. Some have platform bases. Sectional materials run the gambit from leather or a leather look, fresh new fabrics and colors, such as micro suedes and soft chenilles. Some are small enough for a studio apartment and others big enough to fill the largest of rooms.

Personalized seating

Sectionals offer an excellent solution to unifying a space while providing flexible seating. With the right sectional, you can easily create the perfect entertaining area for family and friends.

The sectional size you choose depends on the kind of mood you want to create in a room. To create a cozy, intimate setting, try a smaller two-piece sectional. Select a multi piece sectional for a welcoming place to relax and to balance the proportions of a larger room. 

Fabric choices made easy

Because of the increasing popularity of sectionals, we are seeing all styles in an array of fresh fabrics and colors. Plush chenille’s and micro fibers are an all-time favorite fabric for sectionals because of their softness and endurance to everyday use. This season, the combination of fabric and the leather look on sectionals is also a very popular and practical upholstery choice. 100% leather still proves to be a smart choice with families because of its durability and easy maintenance.

Dress it up with accents

Sectionals today don’t have to be shoved in a corner. All the sectionals at Hanks have beautifully finished sides and back which make “floating” the sectional in the middle of a room a much used possibility. By having the sectional out from the wall, this allows you to place a sofa table behind it for lamps or objects de art.

Be sure the cocktail table that you choose also allows for easy access in and out of the seating area. A square or round cocktail table works best and can easily be reached by many in a large gathering.

To help create focal points with your sectional, change it up! Try using an accent rug under the cocktail table even if it’s on carpet to define the seating area, such as a sisal rug and bright, colorful pillows for spring and summer or a kilm / woven rug with deep, rich colored accent pillows for the fall and winter?

The beauty of a monochromatic sectional is the fun you will have changing the look several times a year.

Lots More Choices

Some of our sectionals are stationary and some have incredible function. Some have recliners at each end, sleepers, chaises with storage, massage in the seats, drop down tables, and places for your remote. And Ladies….don’t forget …men love these sectional for the “stretch out and watch the game” function.

Click on and see the selection, see the price, come see us at Hanks!

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