Raising sofa

sharmaine
sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
edited 17. Apr 2010, 07:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi

I've just ordered some lovely legs to elevate the sofas in our lounge. They're just a wee bit too low. The new legs are about 4 inches high. If they work I'll post the website on here. I think each turned leg cost about £6.95 and we need 10 for our furniture.

Since I've had OA I find having a higher seat much more comfortable.

Has anyone got any other suggestions? Our settees are only a few years old (leather) and I can't see the point of replacing them so fingers crossed these legs will do the trick.

Raised laundry basket on wheels. I can't remember who suggested this but I bought one online and it's great - I find putting out the washing much easier.

Take care.

Sharmaine

Comments

  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sharmaine I think I have a muddled brain. Do you mean the chair raisers are still 4 inches too low or that the chairs are too low and are fine with the raisers?

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sharmaine can't really help you on this, I know what you mean though, I have slight trouble getting in and out of normal cars, I have a Rav4 and it's so nice just to slide into it rather than getting down into it then up and out!.
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    The sofas are too low which is why I've ordered 4 inch sofa legs. Apologies for the confusion!
    Sharmaine

    speedalong wrote:
    Hi Sharmaine I think I have a muddled brain. Do you mean the chair raisers are still 4 inches too low or that the chairs are too low and are fine with the raisers?

    Speedalong
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sharmaine :D

    definitely interested in hearing if the 'raisers' work; especially if they also look good!. I'm finding getting off the chair and sofas difficult with me knees.

    I know OT can order chair 'legs' but they are so ugly! (I know I am being shallow and that should not be my priority but hey...I'm a woman)

    Are they easy/ uniform to fit?

    thanks,

    Iris x

    ps...wish we could order 'pretty legs' for ourselves. :D:D
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    wish we could order 'pretty legs' for ourselves

    So do I!! Now wouldn't that be an incentive to having a necessary op - knowing not only were you getting a new joint - but attractive new legs too!!! I used to joke about that ... I'd forgotten.

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Think it was Sue Woodbon that bought a washing basket on wheels.They look perfect for us athur girls and boys.
    I had my sofa raised with plastic cup things. Got them free from OT.They really made a difference pre THR as i couldnt get up off them before.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Yes, it was me with the washing basket and its so nice not to have to either keep bending or, as I did, pick up several things at once and then drop them in the mud! :oops: Occupational Therapy provide special risers for furnature and I think they can ajust them a bit for you. We had them at work (I was a care assistant) and never had any problems.

    Luckily, when I first started having back trouble, we needed new lounge furnature, as we'd moved, so we managed to get some that is a bit higher than most, but not too high! I drive a 4 x 4 too and the other day had to use my husband's normal car, I felt as if I was climbing up from the floor, luckily it was only a short journey!

    Love Sue
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Since I've had my TKR I'm being extra careful on the length of skirts I wear. To be honest the scar isn't so noticeable - they did a good job on me! I wish I could have asked for lipo suction whilst they had me knocked out!

    I wanted something that looked nice too. The legs simply screw in to the bottom of your settee. OH will remove legs which are quite stubby and screw in the new ones.

    I'll let you know what they're like.

    Sharmaine
    dorcas wrote:
    Hi Sharmaine :D

    definitely interested in hearing if the 'raisers' work; especially if they also look good!. I'm finding getting off the chair and sofas difficult with me knees.

    I know OT can order chair 'legs' but they are so ugly! (I know I am being shallow and that should not be my priority but hey...I'm a woman)

    Are they easy/ uniform to fit?

    thanks,

    Iris x

    ps...wish we could order 'pretty legs' for ourselves. :D:D
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    The tip for the washing basket has proved a bonus for me. I really enjoy pegging out the washing now. OH was holding the basket up for me!!! It makes folding the clothes easier too. I'm also using it whilst ironing. It's the right height and having wheels means you don't have to lift it up all the time.

    My car is a Focus Ghia (automatic) and I'm able to raise the seat.
    I think when I replace it I may get something that sits me higher. I had to stop driving a stick shift 3 years ago. All these things help us arthur sufferers! :lol::lol:

    Sharmaine

    quote="woodbon"]HI Yes, it was me with the washing basket and its so nice not to have to either keep bending or, as I did, pick up several things at once and then drop them in the mud! :oops: Occupational Therapy provide special risers for furnature and I think they can ajust them a bit for you. We had them at work (I was a care assistant) and never had any problems.

    Luckily, when I first started having back trouble, we needed new lounge furnature, as we'd moved, so we managed to get some that is a bit higher than most, but not too high! I drive a 4 x 4 too and the other day had to use my husband's normal car, I felt as if I was climbing up from the floor, luckily it was only a short journey!

    Love Sue[/quote]