r/SofaSnobs

I sold my daughter's kiddie couch on fb marketplace this evening. A couple hours later I received a message from the guy saying he loves the couch but he noticed it smells like cigarettes? The problem is we are not smokers in this house. We've had it for two years bought brand new and never any issues with smell. He's now asking if I would take it back and I don't know how to respond because I am horrible with confrontation and he was nice lol. Like I don't know what to tell the guy but we don't smoke so I'm not sure why its smelling to him... he says its not the covers its the foam itself?

I bought most of my living room furniture in 2016, and at the time it was possible to find furniture made with no chemical flame retardants but still somewhat challenging. I remember West Elm and Pottery Barn were two brands that had gone flame-retardant-free to comply with the new California laws.

But it's now ten years later! I'm looking around and it feels like websites no longer really even mention if they do or don't contain chemical flame retardants, perhaps because everyone has moved away from them?

It looks like the California laws put pressure on all retailers because it was such a big market, so maybe this isn't an issue anymore.

I'd love more info if anyone has it. A friend offered me a hand-me-down glider/recliner, which is so generous, but I found myself worrying about flame retardants. I'm sure she purchased it within the last 5-7 years, so maybe it's new enough I don't have to worry?

I bought a Lovesac and have been really happy with it, but after seeing so many glowing reviews for 7th Avenue, I definitely had some FOMO. I hadn’t been able to try one before buying, so I kept wondering if maybe I had made the wrong choice.

A 7th Avenue showroom finally opened near us, and I went in honestly thinking I might regret my Lovesac purchase.

I didn’t. 😂

For reference, my Lovesac is deep seats, angled backs, LoveSoft, and Ultra Velvet in Abyss.
For me, the biggest difference is the angled backs on the Lovesac. I just think they are so much more comfortable. The 7th Avenue back is straight and also a little lower. On my Lovesac, I can lean back and get at least a little neck support from the back pillow. I got basically none on the 7th Avenue.

I could also feel the couch back through the 7th Avenue cushion a little. You can add more filling, which is a nice feature, but for me the straight back was still the bigger issue.

The 7th Avenue cushions are very soft, actually softer than LoveSoft. Some people will probably love that, but I personally preferred the feel of mine.

I will say 7th Avenue is really pretty. It definitely has more of an RH vibe, and if that’s the look you want, I completely understand the appeal, especially at a much lower price than RH.

They also did the stain test in the showroom and spilled Diet Coke on the fabric, which wiped right off. That was pretty cool. My Ultra Velvet is also extremely water resistant, though, so that wasn’t something that made me wish I had gone another direction.

Bottom line, I would definitely sit on both if you can. But I walked into 7th Avenue thinking I might regret buying my Lovesac and walked out thinking, nope, I really love my couch. 😂

I’ve been contemplating for a while but buying from outside UK and nervous about the in person look and feel. Anyone any experiences?

Living in an apartment.. deciding between 7th avenue chocolate brown or desert taupe. Does anyone have pics of these two colors? ugh feeling paralyzed by the choice!!

Would love to see some lived in 7th ave couches !!

Small living room with an indoor cat who lives in the coutch. Looking for fabric types, weaves that don't trap fur or pill quickly, plus any washing, maintenance tips. Fabric types over brand links, please. Renter budget friendly ideas welcome

Hi! I’m seriously losing my mind trying to find a reclining sofa that isn’t bulky, dated, or just… awful. Everyone seems to go for La-Z-Boy, but the designs feel way too old-school for my taste. I want something modern, cozy, and durable enough to survive my cats—like real leather or tight fabric that won’t shred in a week. I’m based in Seattle, budget around $3k, and width ideally under 100"". Looking for a clean, modern style like Alivinghome, Pottery Barn, or West Elm. My house is a lakeside cottage, so I’m going for that cozy-casual vibe but still want supportive cushions. A wall-hugger or space-saving recliner would be amazing too. If anyone’s found a sofa that actually balances comfort, style, and durability, please save me from this endless search. I’m desperate for recommendations, thanks!

ISO super comfy couch that can fit at least 7 people.

Yes, it’s a low budget. But I can always look for the brands/styles recommended on FB Marketplace.

Thanks!

I’m curious about people’s experiences buying things like sofas, beds and dining furniture.
What do you find most difficult — choosing between too many options, knowing what size/fabric/quality to go for, or knowing whether something will actually work in your home?

And would you ever pay for an independent person to help you compare options and make a decision, or would you rather get advice directly from the furniture shop?
Just genuinely curious — even if your answer is “No, I’d never pay for that!” 😄

I have a really narrow but long living room and not a lot of flexibility with where my couch can go. The wall the couch can be on is only 8ft long, but taking up the full 8ft completely overwhelms the space. The room itself is roughly 10ft wide, and the sofa will be facing a pony wall/ kitchen island. Ultimately, because the couch will take up so much space in the room, it’s bound to be a focal point and so I’m bugging about picking the right one.

I need a couch that won’t overwhelm the space in terms of size, but is also visually cohesive. I love the idea of a rounded couch. I really want to stray away from trendy MCM/millenial/hotel looking furniture. The catch is that I also need this couch to be practical (performance fabric) and ultimately also really need for it to be comfortable.

Please help me. I’m very close to crying and buying an oversized beanbag from Costco.