https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:33:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2341461 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:30:08 +0000 PrincessBaby 2341461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: If there's only a couple of hundred dollars difference for the couch you really want, I would just hold out and get the one you really want when you can save a little more. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2341204 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 23:12:10 +0000 dc yoga bee 2341204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: Agreed. We have had this couch since 2012 in white 😮. We have bad two yorkies this whole time. The cover is easy to launder, and it's just now starting to show its wear. And this is with heavy everyday use including me spending a good bit of 5 months or so on bedrest while pregnant. It became my "office" chair lol. Ours has the chaise with it. Super comfy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2341145 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:43:18 +0000 SLR 2341145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Macy's?</p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/chloe-velvet-tufted-sofa?ID=351407&#038;CategoryID=35419&#038;LinkType=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D385%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/chloe-velvet-tufted-sofa?ID=351407&#038;CategoryID=35419&#038;LinkType=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D385%26ruleId%3D%26slotId%3D1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/braylei-track-arm-sofa?ID=2138578&#038;CategoryID=35419&#038;LinkType=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D385%26slotId%3D31" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/braylei-track-arm-sofa?ID=2138578&#038;CategoryID=35419&#038;LinkType=#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D385%26slotId%3D31</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2341043 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 15:45:59 +0000 daniellemybelle 2341043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our last couch was from Craiglist. $200 and it did the trick for about 3 years.</p> <p>Our current couch is from Ashley Furniture. Definitely not under $500 but it was under $1000 and for the quality I feel like it was very reasonably priced. You might be able to find sales there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2341021 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 14:38:37 +0000 loveisstrange 2341021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had IKEA Karlstad couches too. We liked them and the dark gray covers held up really well to dirt and baby vomit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2340452 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:26:10 +0000 yin 2340452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Ikea Karlstad, and it's held up great after three years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2340451 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:23:12 +0000 Modern Daisy 2340451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are about to buy a brand new one from a consignment store! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2340447 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:21:03 +0000 tysonja 2340447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>&lt;3 our karlstad-- seat back is not high though, so no neck support unless I slouch. We got ours basically new off Craigslist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2340287 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:12:18 +0000 mrsjazz 2340287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pizza: I second Ikea Kivik! It's super comfy. We have the loveseat. I think it might be slightly above your budget. We got ours for $200 from a neighbor who was moving out of the country. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2340202 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:13:04 +0000 kiddosc 2340202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have an IKEA Tidafors sofa and loveseat. They're super comfortable and are holding up really well still at 2 years. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00276956/#/20276936" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00276956/#/20276936</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2340123 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:21:20 +0000 Finfan 2340123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a floor sample couch in good condition from our local furniture store for about that amount of money. I don't plan to buy a nice couch ever because I'm always spilling things and we have 3 pets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339998 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:54:24 +0000 NorthStar 2339998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you seen these? I've heard awesome things about them (this brand is also sold in CB+, I think). It's also a futon!</p> <p><a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/9-By-Novogratz-Vintage-Linen-Mix-Futon-Multiple-Colors/38352236" rel="nofollow">http://www.walmart.com/ip/9-By-Novogratz-Vintage-Linen-Mix-Futon-Multiple-Colors/38352236</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339949 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:20:05 +0000 avivoca 2339949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are considering the Karlstad. It's pretty comfortable! Our current couch is from Big Lots and we really should have thrown it out three years ago. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339947 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:17:22 +0000 Madison43 2339947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I had the IKEA ektorp for many years and it held up great and was pretty comfortable. It's also super light weight so a breeze to move around if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339880 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:38:35 +0000 catlady 2339880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure what local furniture stores you have near you, but here in New England we have a ton of local chains (Bob's, Jordan's, Bernie and Phyl's) and most of them have outlet sections. We got our couch from the Jordan's outlet and it was about $500 and it is so smooshy and comfortable. We have some Target furniture and it hasn't lasted very well. We've had better luck with Ikea but I find their couches to be less comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339808 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:31:42 +0000 Greentea 2339808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>CRAIGSLIST! Seriously, search and search, get a quality name brand sofa for much less.</p> <p>Otherwise, imo, you have to spend a grand for a decent couch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339805 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:29:00 +0000 Ms. RV 2339805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there an American Freight by you? I've gotten two sets of a love seat and a sofa for $500 delivered same day from there. Just be sure to only buy what is in stock at the store... they can't really ever give you a date if they have to order it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.americanfreight.us/" rel="nofollow">http://www.americanfreight.us/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2339790 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 07:04:09 +0000 honeybear 2339790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay, so this may not be your cup of tea, but our new sofa is going to be a floor sofa, sort of like this (only not this funky or this expensive and minus the threatening-looking gigantor herons hovering overhead :) ): <a href="http://www.roche-bobois.com/en-KZ/product/mah-jong-compositions-types-missoni-home-a12" rel="nofollow">http://www.roche-bobois.com/en-KZ/product/mah-jong-compositions-types-missoni-home-a12</a></p> <p>I'm going to use floor cushions like this to "build" the seats: <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/chinois+aqua+khadi+tufted+floor+cushion.do?&#038;from=Searchand" rel="nofollow">http://www.worldmarket.com/product/chinois+aqua+khadi+tufted+floor+cushion.do?&#038;from=Searchand</a> then add some coordinating bolsters/throw pillows. </p> <p>I am pretty sure that even if I splurge on a couple of fancier throw pillows, it won't top $600 total, and it will last longer than a few years (in addition, if a pillow or cushion gets saggy or dirty, it's no big deal to replace it). </p> <p>If you definitely want legs, you could probably easily build something or get something built for you like the ones at PBTeen: <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/girl-cushy-lounge-super-sectional-set-and-base/?pkey=csofas-and-sectionals&#038;&#038;csofas-and-sectionals" rel="nofollow">http://www.pbteen.com/products/girl-cushy-lounge-super-sectional-set-and-base/?pkey=csofas-and-sectionals&#038;&#038;csofas-and-sectionals</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337997 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 06:24:38 +0000 looch 2337997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ikea or Home Decorators Collection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337974 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:40:00 +0000 catomd00 2337974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ikea ektorp is pretty cheap for a couch that will last. Not the prettiest but it's comfy and lasts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337971 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:30:43 +0000 threeplusme 2337971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a habitat for humanity restore store near you? <a href="http://www.habitat.org/restores" rel="nofollow">http://www.habitat.org/restores</a></p> <p>They get new and used furniture. We got a pretty comfy new couch for $200. I wish I had a bigger house because they get some great furniture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337877 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:38:21 +0000 Mrs. Pizza 2337877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IKEA Kivik!! We got it bc reviews said it's a good napping couch...hehe and it is! It's similar to Karlstad but wider I think. We have two of these in our house...two different shades of gray! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337875 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:36:43 +0000 Mrs. Pizza 2337875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337872 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:31:46 +0000 Mrs Panda 2337872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a Cost Plus World Market? We've gotten some of our furniture there. Good prices and pretty decent quality and style. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337864 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:16:14 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2337864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: I've been checking there pretty regularly and nothing good has come up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337862 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:13:47 +0000 Freckles 2337862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you also comfortable buying a couch off of Craigslist? I really dislike buying cheap furniture, only to throw it away after a couple of years. I've had some good luck with craigslist in the past. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337816 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:01:24 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2337816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: @runnerd: yes there is one 20 minutes away! I'll make a point to check it out sometime soon. Thanks!!</p> <p>@Mrs. Bee: oh man, Emily Henderson has me down a rabbit hole. I found this one and it's more than I want to pay - but it is GORGEOUS . It is exactly what I want.<br /> <a href="http://www.bryght.com/product/1171/ceni-volcanic-gray-love-seat" rel="nofollow">http://www.bryght.com/product/1171/ceni-volcanic-gray-love-seat</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337806 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:51:21 +0000 jhd 2337806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was also going to suggest Big Lots! SIL has a set from there and it has held up well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337803 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:48:45 +0000 runnerd 2337803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a chain outlet store called Big Lots - not sure if it's nationwide or regional... Our last couch was $350 there and did the job for 2-3 years :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/couch-recommendations-that-are-lt500#post-2337799 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:47:29 +0000 Torchwood 2337799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a $300 sofa store in our city. DH got one in college and we used it for 5 years. It was actually great. If you can find something similar, it's a good deal. </p>