Smith Brothers of Berne

I just bought a Kardiel, under 2K. We’ve only had it a month but a jelly smear wiped right off (fabric is called heavy velvet) and it was pretty comfy right out of the box

raymore and flannigan. i bleive our sectional was around $2k and theres sales several times a year. i actually got the same exact thing as a friend who got the same as a friend who copied an aquaintence.... basically everyone who sat on this couch and was in the market for one bought it! also cool that its customizable

I bought this a few years ago and I'm very happy with it. On sale now for about $3000. https://www.ethanallen.com/en_US/shop-furniture-living-room-sofas-fabric/melrose-sofa/melrose.html#start=47&sz=23I

Aurhaus has an amazing sale right now- the delivery time is long but worth it

I bought a La-z-Boy sofa 10 years ago and it’s held up pretty well. The back cushions need to be adjusted 1-2 times a year. The sofa and ottoman cost around $1,000 when I bought it.

It was the most comfortable sofa I could find in that price range.

https://www.la-z-boy.com/p/sofas/collins-sofa/_/R-610494

I have a Room and Board sectional and we love it. 5 years in, two young kids and it looks brand new. I have also had great luck with both PB and Crate and Barrel. Where are you reading these bad reviews?

PB and Crate and Barrel are a good value, particularly if you do the cushion upgrade at PB. The thing about furniture is that anything well made reflects the labor that went into it. Labor isn't inexpensive.

Think of it this way: most people are happy to plunk down what it costs to buy a car (any decent one is going to cost upwards of $20K new) because it will last 10 years or more. I think it's the same with good sofas. Anything long-lasting and comfortable will cost $5K+. So, like a car, you either pay it down over time, or you buy something less expensive that will likely have to be replaced in few years' time, which will actually cost you more in the long run.

My advice? If you don't currently own your place, get whatever you can afford. Because if you move in a year or two, you'll likely have to replace it anyway to fit your new space. If you do own your place and you plan to be there for several years, make the investment in something that will last.

I’ve had my sofa for a few years but I got a King Hickory sofa a few years ago for about $2300 for the fabric option (leather is much more). It’s American made, built like a tank, super big and comfy and fully customizable. It’s possible prices have gone up but I can’t imagine it’s over $3k.

We did a lot of shopping and ended up with an Ethan Allen sofa. They are having a sale now also.

I’ve had good luck with Macy’s. Not a specific brand, but for me the furniture they carry tends to have a good combination of looks, function, and price point when on sale.

king hickory sofas are nice too; my mom is looking at those and I liked how comfy and customizable they are.

I’ve read several sofa posts where “pros” have said a decent couch costs $5,000 and called it an investment. “Investment” is the wrong description as no matter what sofa you buy, you will only get a fraction of the purchase price when you sell it.

If you plan on keeping the furniture 10, 20+ years it may be more cost effective to pay more if you can. But most people redecorate more often than that and replace their sofa because they want a style change, not because their sofa is worn out.

My $1k La-z-boy has lasted 10 years and I‘m looking at replacing it in 1-2 years because I want a different style/color. I’m glad I didn’t spend $5k on it so I don’t feel like I ‘have’ to keep it due to cost.

We bought a Canadian made sofa from a little shop near us. They buy from Stylus which is makes their stuff nearby too. The best advice came from the salesperson who said to get firmer cushions than you think you will need because they will become what you want. He was bang on. We are two years into our purchase and still love the sofa. It was quite firm when we got it and now it is perfection. It is a sectional with chaise and ottoman and was $2700 Canadian.

Smith Bros. and Taylor King make quality products that should run much less than $5000 for a couch.

Smith Brothers!

We are ordering a sofa from Taylor King which is just under $3k.

Great quality North Carolina made sofas from Maidenhome.com - They will mail you swatches, delivery is free, have a choice of sizes in each model, and the quality is great. Should run you between 2500 - 3K for a sofa.

Thanks to everyone who commented! I am going to look into your suggestions! As Sabrina Alfin said, we don't own a home right now, so this is part of the reason why we don't want to spend so much on a sofa. I found some interesting ones on CB, RB, and PB but I got nervous after reading some reviews claiming that sofas from these brands became awful after only a year of moderate use (I read a couple of these on houzz). And there's also the feather situation. Anyways, thanks again!

@Ly Gi - Pottery Barn is WAY overpriced for the quality. It isn't good. CB and RB imo are not much better. Ethan Allen would be ok.

I do have a question for @Sabrina Alfin Interiors. What do you mean by the "cushion upgrade"? I've seen that some PB styles have memory foam cushions as an option, but don't think this is an option for every style. And if this is what you are referring to, do you know if they are comfortable?

Ly Gi, have you looked at Article? They are very well made and the prices are great. I have the leather Sven sofa and it's very nice. Their sofas come in many different materials, styles, and have some great colors

https://www.article.com/browse/1/sofas

Do you have a locally owned furniture store rather than a chain store in your town? If so, walk in and smile and say hello and let them know you're interested in buying some furniture soon -- if not now, then perhaps during the new year -- and wanted to see what is available. Just before they take inventory, often new years day, they MAY decrease the price for you if you find a sofa in which you show some interest.

Look for New Year’s sales! I have owned 2 Ethan Allen sofas that were very comfortable. I now have a Thomasville that I bought on sale and it was seriously discounted. Ask questions about what is in the cushions so you get the firmest possible. And yes, your local furniture store needs your money to stay in business so start there.

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