products they are using in a client’s home.” For Elaine, that lesson came early in her career, when she used the term couch while talking to the head of furniture design at Peter Marino Architect.

After considering our options and carefully reviewing all product details, we chose Article’s Riley Sofa in Nappa White. Here’s my candid review of how it stands up to our expectations.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ask interior designer Elaine Griffin if she uses the word sofa or couch to describe one of the most ...