The couch is HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m soo excited. Remember I told you about a company a few weeks ago ( you can check the review HERE)that I called Home reserve and I had ordered my couch. Well, the couch came in over the weekend. I decided to blog about it so you can see what the process for the couch was like. I love to introduce my readers to companies that are awesome and have wonderful products and this is a wonderful product.
My couch arrived via Fedex, on a Saturday and yup all 7 boxes !!!:
We had a little bit of training already, with Home Reserve, I bought a chair almost 5 years ago and it took us, I’m not kidding about 6 hours to put it together. We had no clue; then we also bought 2 sofas for our front living room, a few years back, they went up a little faster… now we have a sectional, wonder how long it will take us… Well, check out here are some pictures of the couch out of the box.. All the boxes are numbered and have a sticker what section is in what box, each box also comes with instructions and a installation kit that consists of a sanding block in case you need to sand some rough openings and gloves so you won’t get any splinters ( BTW I must have 20 by now.. anyone need some??).
Lot’s of pictures below….
We had 7 boxes and 7 different sections to build for the couch, it took us about 5 hours to get the couch put together the way it is sitting there now. So really not bad at all. We had some friends come over during the middle of the constructions, they wanted to see what it looked like and maybe get their own couch. At first they weren’t too sure about the construction, because it did look weird; after all how many of you ever looked on the inside of your couch..lol.. but once we had the cushions on they actually loved the couch as much as we do. The couch is so comfy and soft; as you can tell my toddler fell asleep shortly after we finished the couch and she slept all night, I actually slept on it the first night, too and loved it… and when I got up this morning all the pieces are in its place, no moved cushions or fabric, you couldn’t even tell that I spend the night on the couch.
So if you haven’t checked out Home Reserve and are in the market for a new couch. All the cushions have zippers so they can easily be removed and tossed in the wash and they will look like new every time. The storage compartments under each seat and the washable fabric is what really made me fall in love with this company. What other sofa can you take the cushions off and wash them over and over again? My Chair above, we had for almost 5 years and we washed the cushions at least every other week, I’m a clean freak, I know.. and the cushions looked like new when we just replaced it with the new green one. The chair has held up the dogs, the kids and anything else in the last five years and I’m sure it has many more years left; the best part if you decide 10 years from now to replace your couch, all you need to do is order replacement color cushions and you are back in business, and a lot cheaper than replacing a new couch….
They also let you create your sofa space online for your room, the couch I ordered can be extended if I like and add more middle sections or add an end section or remove sections in case we move and the new house would be smaller.. fully customizable even after you get it home.. another plus point, since everything comes in sections, it can be moved easily…!!! We love our new couch..
Home Reserve has many different styles and color to choose from, I bet there is something there for everyone; HERE is their website.
UPDATE: July 7, 2011 _ I’ve posted pictures on Facebook to show what the couch looks like now 3 month later ( still like new.. but check it out) as well as the “older” couch and chair that we bough years ago … Here is the link .. If you have questions, just ask.. We love to help…:-)
I was not compensated for this post, all opinions are 100% my onw.
1stopmom says
What a great review! At first I was not sure how it would look coming from all those boxes but I like it. I never heard of home reserve before. I am going to their site now. Thanks!
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Jackie says
wow… that couch is gorgeous and looks so comfy. I love the color and how it coordinates with the boxes in your storage unit. very nice.
I’ve never heard of this company but I love the idea of the storage space in the couch as well as the being able to change colors… very cool. congrats!
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mausekind says
Thanks.. I love the storag, too… I had a pic of the storage no idea why it’s not in the post.. I will have to update and add it… sorry
Cass says
It looks really good, you and your hubby did a great job!
mausekind says
Cass… thanks… I love it and I’m soo proud of it… 🙂
Nicol says
Oh I can’t wait to get our tax return so I can order mine!
mausekind says
If you get one you need to share with me how you like them… I hope you love yours as much as I love ALL of mine.. I think I’m addicted to them… lol.. too bad I have no more space for another chair or couch..lol
Judy B. says
I really loved this post !I never imagined there was a place like this. I love “The Lounger”. I’m not sure I could build it myself, but they have a good selection and they look great! The prices are good, and washable cushions! Yay.
CrazyMom says
Judy… it is really simple to put them together, really… I bet you can do it… and the price can’t be beat.. we love our couch and it’s soooo soooo comfy 🙂
FI says
Nice!! I have thought about ordering from Home Reserve over the past 2 years and now that I have read your very current review–I am excited!
How long did it take for your sectional to arrive?
Have a great week!
CrazyMom says
It really is nice.. even now 8 weeks later we still love the sectional; and all the other sofa’s and chairs we bough… it took I think about 10 days from the day I ordered till it arrived… really not bad at all; the nice thing mine arrived on a Saturday… I had all weekend to get it done 🙂 if you have any questions, let me know… this is one products that we truly all enjoy and love 100% …..
Kate says
Found your post while searching for reviews on Home Reserve. The couch looks great! Just curious – what fabric did you choose? I love the color!
CrazyMom says
I choose the Cricket Leaf green color, however they are darker then what the picture shows, so if you really like a color but think it would be too bright.. think again, they do run “darker”, they also sell “swatches” of the colors just in case you want to see it. When I ordered mine it was suppose to be a light lime greenn kind of thing and it came like a dark green, I love it now but at first was a bit disappointed cause I wanted a BRIGHT lime green.. but loved it as soon as it was together…
Punken says
Thank You for this…. I discovered Home Reserve a few years ago while doing a search on furniture but was hesitant to buy anything I was unsure of the quality. You have definitely swayed me toward purchasing from this company! Thanks Again
CrazyMom says
You are so welcome….Glad I could help 🙂 I was hesitant in the beginning just like you and that’s why we only bought the chair at that time, thinking if it wouldn’t hold up we wouldn’t be out too much.. I love them.. and glad I can. If you have any questions, feel free to ask 🙂
Orans2nd says
I have been going back to the Home Reserve website for over two years! Trying to decide if buying a couch from them would be a wise choice. I love the idea of storage! and that I can wash/or replace the cover! Your blog was sooo helpful! I am now ready to order!
CrazyMom says
So glad we could help you decide.. it really was a little scary the first time I ordered, not knowing what to expect…however we ordered 3 times since and LOVE them all… well worth it and they stand behind their products with a full warranty for 5 years!!! LOVE my couch…if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask and I will get them answered quickly…. :0)
maggie says
Hi, there , I like your review, I just found out this website this morning, and going to purchase a couch, but when I read other reviews, they said it is dangouse for a kid because those couch are just made by wood, how do you think if I have two boys around ( 2 and 4). thanks a lot.
CrazyMom says
We actually have 3 kids; a 4 yo a 12yo and a 16 yo and we had our original set for a good 5+ years now and never had an issue; I don’t see how it will cause harm to kids. My couch that I used to have years ago was cardboard and plywood; could have hurt the kids just as well I guess. I love that the company stands behind their products and in the very rare event that something breaks you have a 5 year warranty and they will no questions asked send out a mew part. The couch and sofas are cushioned and actually my 4 yo has been sleeping on the couch for about 6 month now with me; I love how firm the couch is and really have no issues with the kids at all….
Amanda says
Love the review. How easy is it to access the storage part once it’s all put together?
Melanie Roberts says
it’s super easy, just like a regular bench/ storage compartment with a cushion on top. SOOO simple… Really love it and still a BIG fan years later 🙂
CP says
How sturdy is this stuff?? I have a 75lb dog who more often than not sleeps on my couch. Looking at the picture of a full waferboard frame makes me cringe and hear wood cracking the first time he jumps on it….
Melanie Roberts says
Actually my husband is 230 pounds and sleeps on it every afternoon, I’m only 120 and sleep on it every night and we have three kids (2 teenagers and a Tween) and they all bounce around on it along with our 55 lb beagle and we have this couch now I think 4+ years an NOOO issue at all.. We have the original chair still looks like new and is used every day.. we still love our system and it’s comfy
Annie says
Hi there, my husband are contemplating a purchase of a chair and a half from Home Reserve. Do you still recommend their products?
Annie
Melanie Roberts says
Hi Annie… we totally love ours still to this day, love love love them and every piece is still holding up very well even after me sleeping on the couch almost every night, I think we bought the couch now what 4-5 years ago?? Still love it and would recommend it
Jamie says
I was wondering how firm the cushions are on these? Would you call it extra firm with little to no give?
Melanie Roberts says
I think they are very firm, they give a little and bounce back into position, they are not the type where you fall in and can’t get back out at all. You sit very firm but comfy on them, I sleep on my better then in my bed. Now after ohhh 6 years (??) ours are a little worn but hardly noticeable and still firm, it held up very very well and is well loved in our home.
Margaret Arndt says
I was just wondering if the bottom cushions stay put? I am always pushing the bottom cushions back in place on my current sectional and it is annoying – wondering if you have had any cushion issues? Love your review – thanks!
Melanie Roberts says
Hi Margaret, we are going on 5+ years and our cushions stay in place very nicely, even with the dogs jumping up and down they hardly ever fall off, sometimes I have to put them back cause they moved out an inch but that is it, and still looking good like on the first day…. We are still in love with ours 🙂
Dee says
Really appreciate all the comments and questions. I’m almost ready to take the plunge. Two questions – do you have the foam back cushions or fiber filled? I’ve seen so many other sectional back cushions that are a saggy, lumpy mess that I’m very leary of fiber filled, but my style choice would come with those. Also, I’m concerned that the depth of the seat will not fit my tall kids or largish husband. Do they feel shallow? Thanks so much!
Melanie Roberts says
Hi Dee, the base cushions are the foam and the back are fiber filled and very very comfy, all our seats are still in very firm and good shape and the oldest chair is now oh lord I think 8+ years old and very comfy; I sleep on one of the couches almost every night cause my bed isn’t that comfy and they still look great. My husband is 220+ and he sleeps and moves around all the time and is very comfy, my son is almost 6ft and he has no problem either. Hope that helps… We are still very happy with ours
Eric S says
Not sure if you still check this…..i hope so….nut how is the Home Reserve pieces holding up, if they are. If you sgill have can u post pics. Wondring how lo,g they lasted, and opinions years later. We are loomibg to buy one very soon
Melanie Roberts says
Hi Eric, they are still going strong. We bought our first chair I think in 2006 and it’s still great and comfy, my last couch a few years ago is in use daily and looks great. If you look on Facebook I can msg you some pics. Thanks for checking it out.