Smith Bros of Berne vs King Hickory Sofas
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Comments (8)I think you can get a nice sofa for under 2k but not sure about both a sofa and loveseat. Can your budget stretch at all and is the loveseat a requirement? The reason I ask I just bought a new sofa and recliner chair for a bit over your budget. I was brand new to furniture shopping and this being my first set of furniture I wanted something that not only fit my budget but hopefully will hold up for awhile. One thing I'd suggest is go look at some of the more expensive lines even if they are out of your budget range. I found this to be worthwhile to get a feel for the differences in furniture and how it's built/designed. Not every higher priced piece was what I would call great but it did give me an appreciation of what to look for and want in my new furniture. I looked at Hancock and Moore (very nice but a bit of my price range), Sherril (nice but nothing I really liked at the store), Henredon (just what I liked but the sofa alone was past my budget and not sure of Henredon since they been bought out), England/Laz Boy (liked some of their stuff but read too much about paying on name not quality) and some other brands. Don't be afraid to really give the furniture you're attention. Make sure to sit for more than 10 minutes on each piece you like. If it's motion furniture try it out to see if it works consistently. When sitting down on it treat it like you know you will at home, lean on the arms, push into the cushions, check for give and creaks. If you like to lay down on your sofa I suggest to try laying down on it to see how it feels. Don't be afraid to want to take the cushions off, feel underneath, lift it up. Heavy weight isn't always a sign of good furniture but a true hardwood frame with coil springs from my shopping experience seemed to weigh more than a plywood/zig zag s spring type. I have always been told when test driving a car to drive it like you would normally and try it out on backroads, highways, and urban type environments to make sure it performs up to your needs. Same goes for furniture, try it out the way you would want it to work in your home. I see you mentioned leather but the link to the furniture is not a leather but a microsuede which is not leather but usually 100% polyster. The reason I mention this is when looking for furniture in fabric upholstery I still checked out the leather pieces because a lot of times they can be done in a fabric and depending on the fabric choice might decrease the price by enough to be fit your budget. I have heard good things about Flexsteel but locally the only dealer who carried it seemed to only have one or two pieces of their Wrangler line so I can't comment much on that but another brand mentioned for you to check out I went with. After all my searching and research I decided on Smith Brothers of Berne which in the showroom had the mix of build quality/comfort and price I liked. I now want to add another reason I chose Smith Brothers was the dealer. A reason I said to check out furniture and stores that may seem outside your budget is those dealers usually (not always though) make customer service a priority. A good dealer not only wants to sell you furniture today but wants to sell again in the future and knows that requires more than a low price and fancy talk. You should feel the dealer not only knows about the furniture they are selling but actually believes in it's quality and features. The dealer I chose so far has been commendable to work with when ordering, delivery and handling of any issues/questions I have. If you want to read more about my experiences and such check the thread out another thread here at http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/furniture/msg0218083127308.html?20...See MoreNeed Help Choosing a Sofa
Comments (6)A good quality sofa and whats under the fabric should last much longer than 5 years. Better brand sofas will say they have a lifetime warranty on the structure, this includes any sagging of the seat. The seat is whats under the cushions your sitting on. The seat cushions should have a high density HR foam 2.0 to 2.5, higher the number the longer the foam will holdup. Go online to the manufacturers website and see how easily it is to contact them about their products and warranties. If all you get is a dealer locator then I would shy away from that manufacturer. Any and all issues you will have will be up at the retailer and not all dealers/ retailers provide the same level of service. The problem is, most of the time you dont know about this until after the sale. A good dealer will have a very flexible return policy and your satisfaction is a higher priority to them. Also, I encourage anyone who has a sofa, even if its older than 5 years and having issues is to call up with the retailer and manufacturer to address any issues with them. Any manufacturer that knows they are building the best quality sofa, will stand behind their product, and this includes customer service at the manufacturers level....See MoreRoom and Board vs. Smith Bros of Berne vs. Huntington House
Comments (5)I've only ordered from Room and Board, but everything we have has been very good quality. R&B's upholstered furniture is made by several different manufacturers, so it's worth asking the rep which company actually makes a specific piece, and then doing a bit of research on the manufacturer. Our sofa is a Comfort Sleeper made by American Leather, and it's fantastic. The daybed we ordered is made by a different company altogether. The fabric selection at R&B is quite limited, but since we have multiple pets, we stick with leather and higher-end microfibers, so R&B had enough choices to meet our needs....See MoreAnyone have a custom made Basset, Henredon or Sherrill sofa?
Comments (41)My mom purchased a new custom sectional, 100% polyester fabric, from Bassett about 6 months ago. No off gassing from day one, very well made and sturdy. It is extremely comfortable and have had many positive compliments regarding the style, comfort, and quality. We would definitely purchase from Bassett again but only through their custom program which is made in the USA. We did not like the quality of their other furniture they had on the showroom floor. It looked cheap like it was made in China. The only problem we incurred was delivery took twice as long as quoted. However, they did not charge her for delivery and gave a nice discount on another purchase she made. Our store was located on in Kennesaw, Ga....See MoreBusiness_Name_Placeholder
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