https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:19:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag/page/2#post-2692532 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:38:39 +0000 KayKay 2692532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs.pen: i live in MPLS and have been doing some major couch shopping/purchasing lately because we basically had no furniture when we moved into our new house. we ended up with an article one, a west elm one, and an arhaus leather one (along with other furniture from the other biggies...room &amp; board, C&amp;B, etc). happy to let you see/compare in person if you want! :) </p> <p>in all of my research/talking to friends/etc, the only one i wouldn't do is RH. i haven't heard good things about their quality. i will say that Room &amp; Board has, by far, the best, nicest, most helpful delivery people!</p> <p>not sure if it's in your budget (or preferred style), but i actually think that leather is a great option if you are buying a couch that you want to use a lot and have kids &amp; pets. it's way easier to keep clean and looking nice than any of the various fabrics we have had! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag/page/2#post-2692364 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:31:05 +0000 Pancakes 2692364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I think Rowe is the manufacturer (of at least some) Pottery Barn sofas. This is the YHL post @Jennibenni: was referencing (I can't believe I've been reading their blog for 10 years now :shocked: ). <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2007/11/sittin-pretty/" rel="nofollow">http://www.younghouselove.com/2007/11/sittin-pretty/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692326 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:37:16 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2692326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just turned on to Interior Define @Mrs.Pen: not sure how it stacks up against PB in terms of comfort or cost. The company says they are step up from West Elm and just below my fav C+B. Since you order the sofa online you have a year to determine if you want to keep it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692299 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:49:20 +0000 gingerbebe 2692299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: By the way, this site is supposed to be like one of the same manufacturers of the PB sofas - perhaps you can find the one you like that's similar. We had considered a custom sectional from them and even ordered the swatches to look at but ended up finding something else. </p> <p><a href="http://www.clubfurniture.com/upstyl1.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.clubfurniture.com/upstyl1.html</a></p> <p>ETA: Oh yep, its even called the same thing.</p> <p><a href="http://www.clubfurniture.com/bertoshtuco.html#hachfaso" rel="nofollow">http://www.clubfurniture.com/bertoshtuco.html#hachfaso</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692290 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:33:39 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2692290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: thanks for the review! I actually saw a couple PB basic sofas on CL and have been considering those! While I love the tufted look of the chesterfield, $$ comes into play and like you said- it's enticing to have slip covers that are easily washable with two little boys and we do want to get a dog this year too! </p> <p>I've been appreciating everyone's recommendations! I have so many options to sift through- so thank you to everyone who has commented :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692280 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:23:15 +0000 Mrs D 2692280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: We have two PB sofas (Classic Grand) and the coordinating chairs. I think they are worth it. Sure there are equal options as different price points but if the Charleston is what you have decided you like I 100% think it is worth the money.</p> <p>I am surprised to hear negative comments about the quality. They are made by a good furniture company (branded as PB after the fact). We have a dog and two small children - are couches are 7 years old and in great shape still. Ours have slip covers and the ability to wash them is phenomenal. They look brand new again after a good washing. Our back pillows show some wear but my dog thinks shes a cat and lays back there ALL DAMN DAY!</p> <p>As for customer service and delivery - I truly think they are phenomenal at this. Some examples:</p> <p>1) Delivery will bring it in, set it up, move it around however many times you ask and take all the packaging with them when they go. The only piece they will not "build" on site is the crib I bought.</p> <p>2) We had a piece delivered damaged - I contacted PB and had a brand new replacement one delivered within 10 days (it was a custom fabric - not quick delivery).</p> <p>3) When they delivered some pieces for us the delivery guy bumped our wall - it was an honest mistake. The piece was large and awkward - he did minimal damage. He did his best to repair it. When I got a survey I noted it - more that I was please how he handled it not to blow up his spot. PB contacted me and apologized and issues me a $100 gift card to apologize.</p> <p>4) We purchased from them while we were waiting for out reno to be done. The pieces arrived at the warehouse 2 weeks before we could move in (they came faster than expected). We scheduled the delivery - but had to reschedule 3 times delaying it (reno issues) their delivery service never complained once and did not charge us anything for the 6 weeks they stored our furniture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692278 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:18:18 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2692278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We spent about 3k on a leather sectional from a local retailer that has held up great so far. Thank god we went with leather with two little boys. I don't think I would spend a lot on anything upholstered with little kids ... just too many variables. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692044 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:42:21 +0000 Littlebit7 2692044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a sectional from Room and Board. It ended up being close to $3000 after we did a custom fabric. It was worth it several times over, and I would spend the money again and again when the time comes. We think of how often we sit on the sofa, how much our kid loves the sofa, and we wanted it to be just right (I wanted a tight back, that is hard to find in a sofa). Microfiber/suede wouldn't have been my first choice, but we have cats and kids so we needed something without a weave and easily cleanable.<br /> If I were to change one thing, I'd buy another room and board sofa but the model that allows me to change what side the sectional chaise goes on. It allows more flexibility in more spaces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692034 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:09:50 +0000 petitenoisette 2692034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also love our c&amp;b sofa. However, I am SO glad we got it prekid bc I don't think I could ever spend that money on a couch these days. However, we will have it for at least a decade and it's holding up great is far. It's performance velvet or something like that is cleans up easily but not microfiber.</p> <p>Also I'm sure down the line when we're ready for a new family room couch that it will become the basement couch so we'll prob have it for twenty years, ha!</p> <p>Also environmentally , it's better to invest in a quality piece that you don't have to replace a few years from now.. but yea I understand being unable or unwilling to spend that much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692029 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 16:41:42 +0000 Andrea 2692029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also a EA fan. I think it's better quality than PB. I wouldn't spend that much for PB, but I would for EA. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692022 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 16:03:26 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2692022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following as we need to purchase another couch set (or sectional) soon! I'm all about spending more if it means higher quality, but still I think our max would be 3k. There's way to much to do and fix up with our home to spend any more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692006 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:09:01 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2692006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This really helped me too! DH and I have been couch shopping for a year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2692003 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 15:03:04 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2692003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: ah thanks for the rec! I pulled up al couches by birch lane and they are really nice and so much more affordable! I'll be considering those for sure.</p> <p>@birdofafeather: yes! I like several on article, DH isn't as much a fan but I love the thought of getting two couches for 2k instead of not even one 😂</p> <p>@Anagram: yeah absolutely. The fact that we want two couches makes it harder. I'm all about paying for quality, but it needs to be realistically affordable too. Like @Baby Boy Mom: said, it's worth it to have quality and comfort, but how much more of the question. </p> <p>@Ajsmommy: oh gosh I do love lovesac. We'll have an unfinished basement and if we do a media/family room, I'd consider love sac! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691997 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:48:28 +0000 agold 2691997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jackiedavis87: So glad someone agrees with me! We are fairly frugal about most things. Its just that the couch was nearly as important as the mattress purchase. I've had mine for nearly 8 years. It is holding up amazingly! My mom has a pricey sofa from macy's for less time and it looks horribly worn. I"ve spilled all sorts of things on mine and it still looks amazing! I never regret buying it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691996 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:36:30 +0000 Madison43 2691996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: yes to Ethan Allen as an option. I don't think it's crazy to spend that much of 2 sofas that you love and are high quality but I wouldn't spend that much just because it's PB (my experience with their quality is hit or miss - I've never been disappointed but we have some pieces that I'm not blown away with). You can find that tufted style elsewhere so I'd definitely shop around and compare fabrics, framing, etc... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691992 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:24:40 +0000 PinkElephant 2691992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was also going to recommend Ethan Allen if you want nice, high end sofas. I was considering a huge custom sectional from there and it was going to be $6600 in sunbrella or a very tough chenille, or $8800 in top grain leather. I personally feel that for pottery barn you're paying more for branding than quality. I've not been that impressed with our pottery barn items and don't consider them things we will keep forever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691982 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:03:05 +0000 jape14 2691982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a PB couch (the Buchanan) and it's held up well for almost 8 years, 6 of which have included a 65-lb dog pit mix jumping up on it and sleeping for a large portion of the day, and now with a toddler. We are looking for a sectional soon and will probably get another PB couch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691979 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:00:53 +0000 maddyz 2691979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We spent about $2,000 on our sofa but we live in an apartment and needed something small, but a sleeper with a small footprint. I look at it all day everyday and need it to be comfortable. We got our before kids and I really wish it had covers that come off... So much spot cleaning.......... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691977 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:59:43 +0000 Anagram 2691977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should also say, I had an Ikea couch that was the "high traffic" couch, because it was in front of the TV. It's faux leather and cleaned like a dream. And there was no sagging. It was the Ikea Kramfors and I got it on craigslist. We liked it to much we bought another when we moved to the NYC area and we still have it, 2 kids later. I'm super glad we have a faux leather cheap couch because our kids definitely try to wreck it. They've colored with marker on it, gotten paint on it, thrown up on it, had pee accidents on it--and it wipes up so easily. </p> [attach=2976/17/okx0rj.550x349.ikea-kramfors.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691974 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:53:28 +0000 Anagram 2691974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I couldn't spend that kind of money on couches and still stay married, haha. It would just never happen, especially not if we were in the market for two matching couches.</p> <p>I don't think there's anything wrong with paying for nice furniture, though, if people have the money. It's just that in my husband's world, having the money to spend that on 2 couches would involve having 1 mil in retirement accounts, a paid off house, totally filled college funds, etc. And until all of the above happen, he is a Craigslist-Ikea kind of guy.</p> <p>I did have a nice Crate and Barrel couch from my single days when I was a little more fast and loose with my cash. I did love the style, but I don't think it held up any more than a cheaper couch would have. This was pre-kids so we didn't have issues with staining. It was a Crate and Barrel Sidecar sectional. It was maybe 2500, a few years back. I'm pretty sure with kids, we would have had a lot more sagging and staining of the upholstery. Great for no kid situations though. </p> [attach=2976/17/okx0h4.600x390.006-SMALL.jpg] [attach=2976/17/okx0h6.600x405.005-SMALL.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691967 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:38:32 +0000 gingerbebe 2691967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yep for the money looks like you could get the leather (the model comes in fabric too)</p> <p><a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Birch-Lane-Hawthorn-Leather-Sofa-BL6397.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.wayfair.com/Birch-Lane-Hawthorn-Leather-Sofa-BL6397.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691963 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:33:50 +0000 birdofafeather 2691963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you checked out article or joybird? I couldn't spend that kind of money on a couch! Especially with kids. I have things I love but I couldn't deal with something that costly and actually using! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691962 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 13:33:27 +0000 gingerbebe 2691962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL just got this sofa from wayfair and it was very cushy and comfortable. It's not the button tufted look but perhaps this manufacturer might have options:</p> <p><a href="https://www.wayfair.com/Birch-Lane-Durham-Sofa-BL8475.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.wayfair.com/Birch-Lane-Durham-Sofa-BL8475.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691945 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:46:09 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2691945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine spending that much on couches. I do agree that it is worth spending more to have comfortable couches, the question is how much more. Ours are a local brand we got 6 years ago and holding up really well. They didn't cost anywhere near that amount. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691944 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:41:57 +0000 Ajsmommy 2691944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We splurged on a lovesac sactional and don't regret it at all! I never would have imagined spending so much but after having it for six months I can say the cost was totally worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691941 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:16:04 +0000 pinkcupcake 2691941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At this point with two little kids, I wouldn't spend more than $1000 on a couch. I don't want to stress about stains, marks, grime, etc. </p> <p>We will probably go get our next sofa from Costco - their fuetniture is great quality without the hefty price tag. </p> <p>And Im torn on PB's quality - some of the stuff I've gotten has lasted (anywhere chair, blankets) but other stuff has been sorely lacking and doesn't justify the $$$$$ price tag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691940 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:15:40 +0000 mrsmacSLP 2691940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: We bought a sectional from Bassett Furniture (if that's an option for you). We were able to pick filling/firmness, fabric, style (including arms, legs etc). We spent a little more because we wanted a firmer couch, but even with all our customizations we only spent $3500. </p> <p>They have sales where things at 35% off so if it's an option hold out for the sales and either pay cash or use their Year interest free financing. </p> <p>Attaching our sectional-excuse the mess I was painting our kitchen cabinets when it was delivered. </p> [attach=7419/17/okwvy4.600x463.IMG_0503.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691921 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:55:16 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2691921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @lawbee11: to be fair, it'd be 6-7k for TWO grand sofas. Depending on fabric selections, they started around 2k... but still makes me hesitate for sure!! Like I said, after buying a house we can't afford an extravagant expense right away, or for awhile. And we're willing to keep our home a little bare for awhile while we decide how to furnish it.</p> <p>The lady at PB did say that if we selected the premium thicker fabric, it's stain resistant and includes warranty for stains/cleaning. </p> <p>With where we would put these, they'd get a lot of use! So we need something that will hold up. And yes, two small kids (boys!!), so definitely a factor! But I want something really comfortable and like @Jackiedavis87: I love deep couches! I think the one we sat in at PB was also 42". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691903 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 10:21:06 +0000 looch 2691903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me personally, there is no way I could spend $7k on a sofa. I just don't live in the kind of house that warrants it! I prefer to buy furniture from places like Ethan Allen and Thomasville. Our sofa is from EA and there were a ton of styles and fabrics to choose from, plus they're local so if I have a problem with a piece (which I did) I feel comfortable with the customer service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-pottery-barn-sofas-really-worth-the-price-tag#post-2691892 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 09:58:49 +0000 Greentea 2691892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never thought of pottery barn as quality. </p>