Custom Sectional Sofa

What if we just made our own sofa?

This past year, after being unhappy with the quality of the available options, I convinced my wife to let me design and build a custom sectional for our living room. It’s not quite finished but it’s pretty close. Process pictures below:

 
 

The final sofa minus the back cushions which are finalizing development

 
 

Closeup of the arm and topstitch details

 
 

Topstitching the upholstery

 
 

Initial test cushion and corner frame upholstery

 
 

Frames and seat structure

 
 

iPad planning sketch in Procreate