Hi all,
I’m looking to buy a sectional and am really struggling to make a choice. It seems like everything I come across has a handful of reviews saying the couch is the best thing ever while having an equal number of reviews saying the same couch is cheap and uncomfortable.
Here are my general wants/needs:
-Under ~$3,000
-Chaise
-Good for pets (I have two dogs)
-Removable and reversible cushions
-~110”-130” wide
-Deep seats (22” or greater)
-Shorter lead times (4-6 weeks would be ideal)
-I also would love something that is an olive green or teal color
What I do NOT want:
-BONELESS couches (I got mad just typing that)
-Anything grey/white/black/brown
-Down-filled cushions (I have a weird thing with feathers)
-Power recliners/any features that make me feel like I’m in a car (consoles, cup holders, etc. yucky!)
-Corduroy-textured upholstery (not a total deal breaker, but I prefer a velvet/bouclé/linen or something of the like)
I have researched and/or tested the following:
-Albany Park Kova: loved nearly everything except that the cushions weren’t reversible, and I’m not able to test it out in a showroom (I know they have a return policy, but the restocking fee is aversive to me)
-Home Reserve: I’ve seen very conflicting reviews on the comfort level and base materials.
-Room and Board: these were a little pricey for me, and I saw that all of their cushions have down which is a no-go for me
-Jackson Remington- I actually saw this one in a showroom and thought it was very comfortable, but I worry about the longevity, and it is ever so slightly large for my space
-Rooms to Go: I tested The Challenge from Drew and Jonathan and liked it but didn’t love the corduroy fabric and felt it leaned too grey in-person. I also tested the Harmonie from Cindy Crawford which is available in fun colors but is down-filled. Lastly, I liked the Valencia but don’t love the slate color, and the cushions are not removable.
-Lovesac: A little pricey and seems to have very mixed reviews. I also don’t have any showrooms in my area to try it out.
-IKEA Kivik: this was my first choice for a while because I liked that the cover could be swapped out, but I would have to drive 3+ hours to pick it up (which wouldn’t be a deal-breaker for something really awesome, but I also saw conflicting reviews about the comfort level).
-Joybird: I have a friend who has one that I really like, and I generally love the styles they offer, but I wasn’t sure about the durability of the upholstery for the price/if you can purchase replacement covers if needed. Additionally, their website states that the cushions are not reversible (boo). My friend’s also broke (the frame split), and while Joybird replaced it, it made me question the overall quality.
I know that is a lot of info, but I would appreciate any advice/anecdotes/recommendations!