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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, can you give us an idea where you are located? Is your mom in DC or is the whole family elsewhere?

I strongly second the recommendation for Room and Board if mom is happy with a modern (not trendy) style overall. Their case goods are in general better than their upholstery, and definitely better than those from the other major chains, but in any case their customer service and delivery service are very, very good.

Re Crate and Barrel, I have just been there sitting on every single couch and could not find anything suitable for older people to get in and out of easily. (Shopping for my arthritic self and older relatives.) [/quote]

Hey - thanks for the response! They are in Bethesda. Mom (alas) is really not happy with modern but maybe we could at least find a sofa there?? Mitchell Gold type furniture would also work for them. She said she realized that their (ancient) custom sofas in the living room just aren't comfortable. They need a small dining set that could be expanded for family dinners. They need new recliners. They need beds. They will have a very small den that we aren't sure how they're going to configure yet - I suggested a pullout sofa if anyone wants to stay. They're currently in a 5BR home with LR, DR, kitchen, Family room, den, finished basement. It's going to be a big transition....!!
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You're welcome! I've been shopping for a downsized house myself for aging in place, so I feel like I've sat on everything.

Room and Board further tip: If she wants to go in person, tell her to go to the 14th St. store. The Bethesda store just has a handful of items and looks like a clearance floor, whereas at 14th she could see almost everything IRL. That could be combined with a trip to Mitchell Gold, about which...

Mitchell Gold: pros—their quality and service are very good and she could sit on lots of different things. I have a 22yo sofa and a 3yo chair from them and both are great. Cons—they are currently saying 14-16 weeks for upholstery, which may be longer than she could wait? And much of their furniture is somewhat overscaled, though they have a good selection of chairs of various sizes. Also, it IS worth joining their Comfort Club for a huge discount on any furniture. More than pays for itself.

[b]Hot tip, and possibly the best choice for sofas and chairs: Random Harvest![/b] In Bethesda and a few other area locations. Everything they sell is smaller-scaled. A more traditional look but not fussy. I feel like this is an age-appropriate experience. Very nice people. And the prices are *much* more reasonable than in the other independent boutiques like Kellogg Collection etc. They do mainly upholstery but have some case goods like sideboards. Since she's in Bethesda, I'd STRONGLY recommend stopping in for a browse and a chat with them. They're at Woodmont Triangle around the corner from the Starbucks. Only open limited days a week, so check before going: https://www.randomharvesthome.com/contact

Also in Bethesda: Hardwood Artisans. They are not cheap and their stuff is in a fairly specific Craftsman-style niche, but very beautiful, and they are pleasant, responsive people. Worth a visit since she is local.

Urban Country at the end of Bethesda Row: they have an extensive upholstery collection but I've found their staff snooty and most things are overscaled. They used to be great—like, in the '90s at their old location—but I don't recommend them these days.

On dining sets and beds, I have no good advice but am curious what others suggest. I need a new bed myself and would love a more traditional style.[/quote]

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