Most furniture shoppers expect leather to last a very long time. Unfortunately, $3000 leather sofas often have lifespans of 5 years or less. Tips & unbiased recommendations for affordable leather sofas.
Artisan owned Custom woodworking & upholstery shops. Links to over 100 Custom Woodworking shops that sell direct to individuals and through professional interior designers. Many of the companies listed are small shops producing custom pieces by individual artisans.
Furniture warranties are legal documents written to protect the furniture companies – not you! Extended warranties are one of the most profitable items sold by furniture retailers. Watch out for hidden tricks & traps.
Does Raymour & Flanigan Have Really Good Sofa Prices? This is a detailed Cost Analysis of what goes into manufacturing a sectional sleeper.
The Buyer’s Guide to Leather provides important information furniture shoppers need to know before buying their next leather sofa or recliner.
Is the Burrow Union Sofa good quality & value? I’ve been looking at the Burrow Union Sofa that just came out recently, but I can’t find any details on the construction of the cushions or…
Apt2B offers both imported pieces & USA made custom seating, built in the Los Angeles, California factory of DreamSofa.
The Linsy Rubik Modular Sofa Sectional offers good functionality, but poor durability. Comfort decreases within 3 – 5 years.
Flexsteel’s quality has improved recently. Previously, I wrote about concerns with their Nuvo (bonded) leather & seat cushions with limited durability. Nuvo leather has been discontinued. Cushions have improved.
Which sectional is best? Flexsteel, Jonathan Louis or Stanton? Or is there another $4000 sectional that is even better?
Hydeline & Barcalounger make the best leather recliners for large people. They can comfortably support up to 350 lbs. per seat for 10+ years.
Who makes the best couches and sectionals for older homes with small doors or narrow stairways? 15 brands reviewed.
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