6 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Sofa & Where To Buy Them
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In this video I’ll go through all the steps you need to go through from measuring your living room to choosing the best materials so you can choose the perfect sofa for your home! Stay around till the end because I will be sharing my favourite sofa brands.
Where To Shop For Sofas:
Crate&Barrel - rstyle.me/+v9-ejKK3-f8ZmsnyS8...
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Owen 3 Seater Sofa (AU) - castleryau.pxf.io/eKBVMQ
Owen 3 Seater Sofa (US) - castleryus.pxf.io/VmVqej
Charly Sleeper Sofa - rstyle.me/+OQxGD-bke9a6WLLYgJ...
Interior Define Leather Loveseat - rstyle.me/+H5RigaKaG_kLfKAdSo...
Pebble Sectional (Forest Green) (AU) - castleryau.pxf.io/oqG6AW
Pebble Sectional (Forest Green) (US) - castleryus.pxf.io/g1NZKX
Adams Sectional (Light Grey) (AU) - castleryau.pxf.io/PyAd3j
Adams Sectional (Light Grey) (US) - castleryus.pxf.io/nLb0zV
Todd Low Sofa (AU) - castleryau.pxf.io/3eR02n
Todd Side Chaise Sofa (US) - castleryus.pxf.io/WqKmae
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Measure Your Space
02:52 - Sofa Style
03:41 - Lifestyle & Function
05:23 - Materials
07:44 - Construction Quality
08:43 - Budget
09:16 - Where To Buy & My Favourite Brands
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We have had this bench czcams.com/users/postUgkxNuLbiXpLQ-mKH5NlyjrNe88hiCk2N3Cg for five years now and it is still holding up strong with minimal signs of wear! So much so that I decided to get another one to store other stuff. The first one is still beautiful, strong and is easy to clean. It’s been in our living room and we store toys and blankets in it and it really holds quite a bit of stuff. I purchased a similar one two years ago from Aldi and let me tell you that one fell apart in less than six months of use. Get this one if you’re looking. Seriously worth it. Five years already and I can’t believe it looks this good and has held up for the price! Awesome bench, the new one I just got is identical.
Reynard has the most well thought out presentations and soothing delivery. Borderline ASMR
I have to listen to him at 1.25 speed. Otherwise I couldn't stand his tempo.
Man I was stressing, but this unintentional ASMR has me so chill now
Thank you so much for not being American-centric! I greatly appreciate the inclusion of furniture suppliers for Australia!
After struggling with a white faux leather sofa with my toddler, I finally decided to go for one in the same fabric but in grey, and let me tell you, it has saved my sanity, it's inexpensive, looks good, it hides so much scuffs and it's waterproof, when it's time to clean it, a bit of leather cleaning foam will leave it as good as new 😅👌
I'm moving into my first condo next week and have been doing a deep-dive into interior design. Your videos have been both highly informative and quite soothing. Thank you for all your efforts!
Glad it was helpful!
@@reynardlowell Also, the furniture websites you introduced have truly changed the game. I had no idea where to buy nice and reasonably priced things aside from IKEA haha, so thank you for that as well!
Love your thorough expertise. Thank you!
I believe that the main aspects that any user must take into account when choosing a particular sofa are: aesthetic value, (considering that it must be compatible with the decorating style that has been chosen for the environment), the materials, which are directly related to durability and other aspects that are less thought of, such as the climate (choosing a leather sofa is not the same as choosing a fabric sofa for hot climates, for example), dimensions and technical characteristics (if it will be a linear sofa , sectional, sofa bed, corner sofa, etc). My current sofa is a blue velvet version Bellini sofa that I bought at Manhattan Home Design, and before choosing it, I carefully considered all these aspects. Thank you very much for sharing your guide!
My first flat should be ready next autumn so I'm looking for ideas how to choose right furniture and everything(light, colours etc). So I'm very thankful to you for your channel. ❤️
Great video. I’ve been struggling to buy a sofa for the last three weeks and I’m glad I can across your video. Thank you for your advice ❤
Really helpful and great content! Very straightforward and easy to understand. Thank you!
Your tips on buying a couch is really good. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Thanks for watching!
@@reynardlowell
Hi
Which in store furniture store would you suggest buying a good quality sofa
Since I do not shop online ?
I live in the US 🇺🇸
Your response would be Appreciated.
Thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful and I appreciate your recommendations at the end. Your voice is very soothing, and I thank you for not having annoying music playing while you are speaking. I look forward to viewing your other videos. 😊
hands down the best video that solved all my sofa / interior design related problems
Love the Friends reference 😁 Pivot!
Awesome, I recently moved to a new apartment and Im watching all your videos, keep it up man! You do a favor to the society
Thank you so much for the great tips!!! I am sofa shopping!
I just purchased a chair, ottoman, and sofa from Castlery. They're very nice, the colors are different than what I thought they would be, but they work so I'll keep them.
Thx R.
Really easy to digest information and very well put presentation.
Kindest regards.
that scene from friends 🤣 pivot!
awesome tips, it really helped me
This is so helpful, thank you!
youre too good at this man, down to the last detail
Thank you for the detailed explanation.
This was an amazing video, thank you so much
Thank you for the tips just came in time bought a home and need new furniture
Great review! Thanks
great video! really helpful in buying a sofa
Very well presentation, Thank you so much it was very helpful.
7:00 You imply that velvet isn't a good fabric for pet owners but I have a cat and I honestly can't think of anything better. It's so slippery and smooth that your cat will not be tempted to scratch it because there's nothing for the claws to catch on. More than anything else, your couch will last longer if there isn't an animal scratching it with razor sharp claws.
And it's actually VERY easy to clean fur off of. All fabrics attract fur because of static electricity. If your cat spends any amount of time on the sofa, their fur and dander will not only stick to the surface but get rubbed into the weave and tangled up with the fibers and become difficult to get out with a vacuum.
On velvet, the fur and dander may be a bit more visible against the shiny texture, but they can't get tangled in velvet because the dense pile shields the weave and the hairs will slide right off the vertical fibers. But the trick is you don't use a vacuum to clean up the couch. Use a lint roller. All the fur and dander is sitting right on the surface so a lint roller will easily pick it up.
Excellent thank you so much
great video thanks!
Thanks for sharing.
It's so good to see that you have started doing your videos showing your face .
Thank You!
I'm currently sofa-shopping, so the timing on this video is perfect! I'm writing this stuff down lol.
Husband doesn't want to purchase a sofa unless we can go to a brick-&-mortar store and sit on it to try it out.
Unfortunately, the stores that sell sofas in our part of the US have 3 kinds: marshmallow sofas, home-theater style sofas, or sofas that sit just high enough off the ground to collect dust bunnies, cat toys, etc...but just low enough that you can't reach under them, much less clean under them. I dislike all 3 types intensely lol.
So I'm going to have to order one online, but I didn't know where to start & which sites to trust. Thank you for this!
Since Reynard didn’t love your post, I liked it for him 😘
We're in the same boat. Actually just returned one an hour ago bc it was busted.
@@taylorhorner1065 Update: I closed my eyes, crossed my fingers, & took the plunge lol. I bought a Burrow sofa! I LOVE it!
It's quite firm, but that's what we wanted. Years of sinking into a marshmallow sofa that pushed your head forward on your neck & tilted your spine left or right....omg firm is awesome.
It's gorgeous, perfect, durable & easy-to-clean fabric, and it's up on legs so I can run the vacuum right underneath it.
It's modular, so we can add sections in the future if we want---more seating or a chaise lounge section, or an ottoman.
Also, it's in sections that snap together & apart....so we didn't have to take the door off the hinges to get it into the living room lol.
If you like firm, I highly recommend it.
@@JamieM470you aren’t going to question why google and CZcams is recommending sofa videos when u research sofa on a completely different laptop ??
Great video, thank you very much! I would also like to see recommendations for retailers in Europe.
Man made and poly-blend, canvas, Bouclé, Avoid leather in hot and humid environment, linen more comfortable, but easily stains, harder to clean and wrinkles.
CB2
Crate & Barrel - timeless quality.
Room & Board -
Casler
Great video! What do you hink of a sofa with springs vs foam?
Excellent contents as always. Can you recommend anymore places for sofa or furniture shopping that ships to Singapore?
This guy is so peaceful
What are your thoughts on Rove Concept sofas? I live in Sydney which they deliver to but dont have a showroom.
All our sofa and chairs are from Room and Board and completely agree with your comment. All of our bedroom furniture is from Crate and Barrel. Wondering if your house looks like ours.
At 1:01 to 1:05 what brand coffee table is that???
What if four chairs are substituted for a sofa, with a coffee table in the center, near a gas fireplace? Thx!
My new apartment is completely unfurnished lol I basically just have a bed and a computer. I need to study more about interior design and you channel appeared to me on a perfect timmit
I have had the same Ikea sofa I bought 7 years ago. Got a new house so I am using it for my loft and buying a new sofa for the living room. (I got no kids or dogs).
0:36 LOL the bong is still on the table for the picture xD
thank you very much.Quick shipper.Good Product.
Nice video. What do you think of Burrow sofas Nomad?
Any good sofa recommendations for us folks in the UK?
What a cool plant pot at 0:00 Does anyone know what the model/brand is?
Do you have recommendations for fabrics for pets?
Hi Reynard: Where did you get your coffee table in this video? Can you share the link?
thanks for your video. We are looking for well made full grain leather couch and love seat that is pet friendly with great support and padding..please advise.
Nice Video. Could you please send me the link to purchase the coffee table shown at timestamp 1:00? Thanks
Please can you list brands you would recommend in Europe/UK
Thanks for sharing great info.
What about Burrow brand on leather? Can you help please, Thank you
Hi.. Lots of love from India, may I know which fabric looks elegant n classy n legs that are best for sofa n durable I want to use metal legs so can i go for it.
I have a toddler and I would like to buy a sofa that is elegant and easy to maintain. Can you please suggest one?
Bit disappointed that you only had a couple of businesses within Australia. Though I am going to check them out.
List for me:
High performance fabric
Easy to clean, wash
Color grey
Depth less than 36”
The sofa 5:03 is perfect for me. Can you provide more info?
❇️ I had a custom coffee / dining table made for a 2 seater couch 🤗 most coffee tables are 40cm which is too low to eat off and most dining tables 75cm high which is too high to sit on the couch > my custom table is 68cm high ✅ should have gone 1 cm higher 😂
use a thick place mat
Does anyone know what the table that appears on minute 1:00?
any recommendation for sleeper sofas?
Underrated feature: Sofa without legs, all-the-way-down. This way, no stuff can get underneath the sofa
Hey Reynard Can you help my decor my new apartment bedroom :)?
What are the names of mid level quality manufacturers please.
How can i contact you
30 years ago I chose a Le Corbusier 3 seater (fits 2 comfortably), chocolate leather, and that chrome frame. Expensive but worth it. Avoid the fakes; they are crap.
Hi you don’t mention king living furniture
👍🏼👍🏼
I'm aged 74 and need a lounge that's not too low as I can't get out of them. Need good head rest as well.
Really wanna change my sofa cover I have pet 🐈 plz help with my fabric
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Where you get the coffee table? What is the typewriter table called?
0:36
How do you feel about your sofa?
So it's possible that when I am out running errands, my leather sofa is thinking of a plan to undermine me? You make it sound scary. Like you half Interpol Director; half wise seer, advising me on my next mission. Anyway, thanks for the heads-up. I'll sleep with one eye open on my leather sofa. 5:57
As a Guy, I struggle finding high quality couches or sectionals, I want deep and plush furniture where the cushions don’t collapse after 1 year. Many furniture I see is for woman who only stage their house but not to actually sit on.
I live in India, anything that you recommend? Ikea any good?
My family is obese and I'm trying to design an uncomfortable lounge so they don't always sit down and get diabetus. My cousin Mugalu is 634lbs he just sits on comfy couch all day watch Netpicks.
Rezpec
@@Daniel-us8vk thanks brudda. Never in my life did I dream my comment would get 34 likes. I want to thank Jesus and my cousin Mugalu and my uber driver Sukdeep. Without all you viewers my dreams could not come true.
Next level design.
Get something that is wood based and has a minimal cushion lol
@@Rooibostea5959 good idea bruddar. I may incorporate wooden spike also.
Problem is living in a place with limited options ☹️
crying in EU😢
How am I supposed to rest my higher back and head?? Apparently interior designers end up around the kidney height 😕
I have just moved to new place in London and having horrible time sourcing furniture. After Brexit the choice here is so small and everything so ugly. The only hope are antique and second hand places😔
Leather sofa hands down for me. Might be a little more expensive but more practical than fabric furniture.
I don’t know who will choose leather sofa for their living room. 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾 leather sofa are only for office space or the psychiatrist
Hey google and CZcams. You are so scary. I was researching sofa and my other laptop through my other account. I never used my phone for anything. Also, I got a new sofa and took some photos of it on my phone. That’s about it. And you are now recommending me sofa videos 😥
Why you say "price point"? Is more sophisticated than "prices". Yes? You are sophisticated. After all, you are not some infomercial host.
I really like this channel but try to be more eye contact. I can see you are reading.
9:40 Me as a European: 🥲?
No, honestly, Castlery stuff looks so good, but unfortunetely they don't ship to Europe.
Anyway thank you for the video, I'm thinking of buying a new sofa for like 2 years now but it is such a big and difficult decision, expecially when you are rather short on money.
I am in Ireland & would love some store recommendations here
Haha sorry about that! Unfortunately I don't have knowledge of the brands in the Europe market so personally won't feel good on making recommendations.
@@reynardlowell Thanks 🙏