Beautiful open house couch is lying to you

This femme fatale sofa is not what it seems.
 By 
Heather Dockray
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Caution: this couch is not as elegant as it seems.

When a realtor plans an open house, they work hard to make sure everything looks like a West Elm showroom. Case in point: this seemingly well-loved couch, appointed with some high-end complimentary pillows at its end.  We're talking top shelf Target, people.


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But upon closer inspection, this femme fatale sofa appears to be playing a big game. Pay attention to the dips in the seemingly perfect cushions. It all feels too neat, too nice, too angular.


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AHA! We've caught you in the act, open house couch.

And now we will sit on you, because standing is no way to live. 

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

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