tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post6271620475353302750..comments2024-03-28T06:34:35.046-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: A review of our Arhaus sectionalThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-20343347738860581142023-11-28T10:13:02.912-05:002023-11-28T10:13:02.912-05:00Hi Sarah, I did a quick google search on this subj...Hi Sarah, I did a quick google search on this subject and your post popped to the top. We are having the same experience with our 2022 landsbury sectional. The back cushions are already sunken in. We poof them up but it doesn't do much good anymore. It's extremely disappointing that you spend over $7k for a couch and the cushions are already shot after a year. We won't be purchasing from them again. Matt Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103313720044370894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15696597902014592892022-06-30T19:00:53.728-04:002022-06-30T19:00:53.728-04:00This is so helpful! We were just looking at this c...This is so helpful! We were just looking at this couch. I agree with your assessment and will be going with something less expensive too since the cushions look like thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49386590367445141772021-06-23T14:03:26.579-04:002021-06-23T14:03:26.579-04:00I have a Arhaus sectional sofa that I paid over $5...I have a Arhaus sectional sofa that I paid over $5000 for and its awful. Exactly what it says here. The cushions are always flat! The material is terrible even water stains it and the repair plan is a joke!! I have been dealing with a repair for over a year! I was told the material was very durable and stain resistant and water stains it! It has a sturdy frame and that’s it. I do not recommend! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357689038723060049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84864510025985079382019-05-01T15:32:25.784-04:002019-05-01T15:32:25.784-04:00This is a way late comment, but I found your blog ...This is a way late comment, but I found your blog during my crazy in-depth sofa research (similar to what it sounds like you did!). It is so hard to find reviews (especially 2,3, or 4 years of ownership) for virtually all sofas/furniture stores! We had been looking at Arhaus but didn't know anyone with personal experience. Your own experience helped, but I also loved reading your readers' comments as well!<br /><br />We have no pets and no kids (yet), so we did wind up getting the Kipton from Arhaus! It physically pained me to spend that much money on one thing that was neither a car nor a house. I can live with having to refluff/stuff the back cushions - I'm hoping for no squeaking and minimal bottom cushion flattening!<br /><br />Thank you for your review!wendybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339116231123297687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31822267153887440072019-05-01T15:32:24.597-04:002019-05-01T15:32:24.597-04:00This is a way late comment, but I found your blog ...This is a way late comment, but I found your blog during my crazy in-depth sofa research (similar to what it sounds like you did!). It is so hard to find reviews (especially 2,3, or 4 years of ownership) for virtually all sofas/furniture stores! We had been looking at Arhaus but didn't know anyone with personal experience. Your own experience helped, but I also loved reading your readers' comments as well!<br /><br />We have no pets and no kids (yet), so we did wind up getting the Kipton from Arhaus! It physically pained me to spend that much money on one thing that was neither a car nor a house. I can live with having to refluff/stuff the back cushions - I'm hoping for no squeaking and minimal bottom cushion flattening!<br /><br />Thank you for your review!wendybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339116231123297687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-70475503639817694612018-12-26T19:44:09.429-05:002018-12-26T19:44:09.429-05:00The only reason we bought all of our furniture at ...The only reason we bought all of our furniture at Arhaus was because of the lifetime cushion replacement. The cushions did not last and Arhaus did replace them (2011)and they did last for a little while. When we went to replace them again, we were told they don't have the replacement program anymore and didn't honor the lifetime free replacement. We still have this furniture and have been living with incredibly flat bottom cushions and unfluffable back cushions for around 8 or 9 years now. Because of this it has also caused the slip covers to wear out prematurely. We spent around $7000.00 on this investment, which as a newly married, this was a very big. The furniture itself has held up well with 5 kiddos, however the cushions have not. We could have purchased our furniture anywhere, but chose Arhaus because of the quality, warranty and lifetime cushion replacement. I do wish companies would standby there commitments and honor what is being sold to the customer. LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851650005096114745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-1467769188125444302018-05-28T00:45:28.810-04:002018-05-28T00:45:28.810-04:00I also have an Arhaus sofa that I spent a lot of m...I also have an Arhaus sofa that I spent a lot of money on in 2011. My back cushions are fine however the seat cushions on each side of the sectional are flattened like you describe. This is a two person household, no kids. As Im sitting on it now, the edge is literally 1 1/2 inches thick. Ive been very diligent by rotating these cushions. I truly expected more out of this sofa especially for the price. I recently called Arhaus and replacement cushions are $130 each. I would need two. As I recall, these cushions have a spring core, foam surround, and topped with down. The lady on the phone said these sofas are well made and high quality and should last a very long time and gave me "fluffing" instructions- for coils and foam? While the effort was appreciated, today I wanted to see if I was the only one having issues with these cushions which lead me to your blog. I had my first sofa ($450) from JC Penny for 13 years and the foam seat cushions were never an issue. I simply fell in love with the Arhaus sofa and had to have it so I ditched my old one. I seriously doubt I'd ever spend this much on a sofa again, at least not from Arhaus. In our home, we have multiple Arhaus pieces Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664435656693129925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-18681400488362883352017-04-23T00:09:13.116-04:002017-04-23T00:09:13.116-04:00Hi Sarah,
Thank you for sharing your experience. ...Hi Sarah,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experience. My wife and I are looking into the same sectional as currently advertised on the Arhaus website. The total with the Worry Free warranty comes in at $5300. My question, if we purchase the couch with the material currently advertised (our preferred is the Theater Gunsmoke), will the cushions hold their shape better, or does the issue occur regardless of the material used?<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />PierreAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761361539332064222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8487119051364690902017-03-04T02:33:32.672-05:002017-03-04T02:33:32.672-05:00I took similar back cushion covers to a foam store...I took similar back cushion covers to a foam store. They cut foam and wrapped the foam in fabric. It was approx. $60 each and a year later, they're still great. marylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934592707133857809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56914648064461308782017-02-28T15:15:56.902-05:002017-02-28T15:15:56.902-05:00This is the exact reason I hate pillow back sofas....This is the exact reason I hate pillow back sofas. I feel like they all do this over time. I'm annoyed they are so "in" right now that it's so hard to find anything else. My favorite are tuffed and camel backs. Feel like they look sleeker and won't get warped like the pillow backs. Unfortunately I feel like these couches are harder to find and then you basically have to pay the list price because they hardly go on sale. WintarRozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851259907774395285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60753576134313584022017-02-26T06:30:14.494-05:002017-02-26T06:30:14.494-05:00I agree with the Ethan Allen experience. I bought ...I agree with the Ethan Allen experience. I bought a couch and love seat from Ethan Allen 10 years ago. They have a tight back without cushions. It is in our family room and sees daily rough use from our four kids. They still look brand new. I couldn't be happier with them. I sound like a commercial, but I have other couches that don't look as nice and have not held up well.Treva @ realhealthyhabits.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743168732323559490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-50880948252938235032017-02-24T22:19:11.451-05:002017-02-24T22:19:11.451-05:00We bought an Arhaus sectional, the Dune, about a y...We bought an Arhaus sectional, the Dune, about a year ago. Already we have problems with the cushions just as you described. Wishing we would have stuck with Ethan Allen. Our last couch was from Ethan Allen. The cushions 11 years later are still in excellent condition.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556688686904382790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-22953274758841379452017-02-24T12:57:17.056-05:002017-02-24T12:57:17.056-05:00We bought a very expensive set of leather FlexStee...We bought a very expensive set of leather FlexSteel furniture 6 years ago when we moved to a new house. It was black leather, but unfortunately EVERY seam to the top and back of the dang stuff pulled apart from use and inside it was ALL white. You know how bad it looks and how hard it is to 'cover up' white innards in your black furniture? UGH. We just bought a new fabric sectional by Ashley in November and spent a fraction of the money for something I hope makes it the same 6ish years. With 3 boys, I know it's going to be a little abused over time, but I figure I've spent less over the long run. woodyswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363744461009272766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-4626430953077499352017-02-23T17:09:49.057-05:002017-02-23T17:09:49.057-05:00tufting! add a button or buttons to each pillow!tufting! add a button or buttons to each pillow!KrissieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590543944222854800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47878780156397111692017-02-23T13:28:20.596-05:002017-02-23T13:28:20.596-05:00Similarly, we bought a small JCPenny sectional abo...Similarly, we bought a small JCPenny sectional about a year ago and are so happy with it. We actually bought it from their outlet and it was just under $600 - yes, you read that right! Small sectionals (not just with a chaise) are really hard to find, and even harder to find for $1,000 or less. My other requirements were that it had to have removable, flippable cushions and easy to clean, neutral fabric (we have two dogs and two young kids). The fabric is a soft, neutral microfiber and it washes up so nice. Spots come out with a baby wipe, and if I catch the dog snoozing on it, the covers go in the wash on gentle cycle. I just cannot get comfortable shelling out a ton of money for upholstered furniture, so I am happy to have found my JCPenney couch!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196635998613705873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-54381880493898451492017-02-23T12:43:07.965-05:002017-02-23T12:43:07.965-05:00i have tan leather Lazy-boy sofa and love seat tha...i have tan leather Lazy-boy sofa and love seat that look just like they did when we bought them 15 years ago.carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724200343880545108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24192973487378130762017-02-23T12:17:07.178-05:002017-02-23T12:17:07.178-05:00I have been disappointed with every sofa we've...I have been disappointed with every sofa we've ever bought EXCEPT the ones from Room and Board. I have three of them..two of them will be 11 years old this spring... and they look as great as they did the day I got them.<br /><br />http://www.roomandboard.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384061290038349460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2968733071152636152017-02-23T12:03:28.446-05:002017-02-23T12:03:28.446-05:00You should bring the cushion cases in to a place t...You should bring the cushion cases in to a place that sells upholstery supplies (foam, fabric etc) and have a simi-DIY. <br />We had a couch that wasn't structured as it once was and I didn't want to pay for someone to completely redo it for me.<br />Anyhow it was really inexpensive. <br />They measured and got the forms ready (foam wrapped in batting) <br />They have been great for going on 7 years now.<br />After seeing how they had done it...next time I can do it myself, but it was def worth the money and gave new life to our otherwise great couch.<br /><br />http://ticketyb00.blogspot.com/<br />Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02243128508201123873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10224440796116435582017-02-23T10:24:17.079-05:002017-02-23T10:24:17.079-05:00Our very first sofa was a sectional with loose bac...Our very first sofa was a sectional with loose back cushions. It always looked messy after anyone sat on it because the back cushions did the same thing as yours. I will never again buy a sofa with loose back cushions. We currently have an Amish made sofa by Smith Bros. That has held up VERY well for about 12 years and counting. We paid alot for it at the time, but it has held up better than any other sofa we have ever had. It gets daily use in our home as well. I would like to make a change, just because my tastes have changed, but this sofa is still in such good shape that I can't justify replacing it.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520639443626519734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-5614079286272228952017-02-22T19:45:34.450-05:002017-02-22T19:45:34.450-05:00Years ago, my mom gave me a great piece of advice ...Years ago, my mom gave me a great piece of advice about major purchases. She said to go 'middle of the road.' Many people have touched on this already, if you invest in a piece that lasts 20 yrs, will it still be something you like? If you invest in something too cheap, you end up wasting money by having to replace it sooner than you intended. Also, after kids & pets and a first grandchild.....I will never buy anything but leather. Sassy Applehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204787590877615466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30329975065855325092017-02-22T15:20:11.874-05:002017-02-22T15:20:11.874-05:00I was thinking a similar thing. Your issue with th...I was thinking a similar thing. Your issue with the cushions made me think of this tutorial I saw on Pinterest a while ago. <br /><br />http://jupedujour.com/blog-galapagos/2015/7/2/diy-couch-tufting-tutorialAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751915315211352722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26849804545218748422017-02-22T15:18:38.553-05:002017-02-22T15:18:38.553-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751915315211352722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66191385538708818122017-02-22T14:42:07.426-05:002017-02-22T14:42:07.426-05:00Hi Sarah, I love everything about your blog and ha...Hi Sarah, I love everything about your blog and have followed you for years! Thank you for the helpful content and for being real and down-to-earth! We just bought a sectional (first one ever) and it has a modern flair with twill fabric. But we asked that the loose back cushions be tufted and attached. The salesman did not recommend attaching them because then we couldn't flip them around for more even wear. Anyway, we have only had the sofa since December, but the back cushions stay in place and they are firm, with three buttons on each. You are crafty, maybe you have nothing to lose by tufting the ones you have? Janet S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17108605814977787937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84578829608996157502017-02-22T14:40:20.072-05:002017-02-22T14:40:20.072-05:00Another note: Fabric only has a one year warranty...Another note: Fabric only has a one year warranty unless otherwise noted.feg82https://www.blogger.com/profile/07010168269888093124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-81298864329262803342017-02-22T14:36:27.845-05:002017-02-22T14:36:27.845-05:00I am a salesperson in furniture. Most manufacturer...I am a salesperson in furniture. Most manufacturers only give upholstered pieces a 5-7 year life. If you get more than that, you treat your pieces well. Your sofa is a relaxed style and will relax even more as the years pass. Comments have been right on, as far as adding more fill. They are not building furniture like they used to either. We wouldn't have jobs if they did. This goes for just about anything out there. Think of it as a pair of shoes that you wear everyday, all day. How long would they last? We live in a disposable society. The younger generation usually just buys new. Most of us were raised to buy once and have it last forever. Don't blame yourself or the manufacturer. It's life is not forever. I hope this helps ease your mind.feg82https://www.blogger.com/profile/07010168269888093124noreply@blogger.com