Doing it Right This Time

After going to all the trouble of restoring our old cushions we ended up buying another set from another 420 owner who had decided to change his out for leather.  These were in like-new condition and were dark blue with gold specs, giving the main salon a really beautiful, new look.

These "new" cushions lasted us about two years before we realized we weren't using the main salon as much as we should because it just wasn't comfortable for lounging around.  The cushions were fairly hard and the backs were too straight.  We ended up going to a local seamstress and having custom cushions made.  Cheri picked out a nice heavy floral fabric and a matching solid color for a two tone look.  The new foam is not as firm and is thicker.  The back cushions are two inches wider at the bottom which gives a nice angle for comfort.  We also had four bolster pillows made that serve as armrests which really adds to the comfort.  On the port side settee we had the center back cushion made so it flips down and becomes a table with single seats on either side.

Now we spend more time in the main salon.  It's a nice place to hang out and when we have guests over it's much more comfortable for everyone.  This is, after all, the equivalent of our living room.  The new cushions really made a big difference.  The price we paid for these, using the best materials, was about half the price of new cushions from the factory.  I liked that part the best!