Where did you get your couch?

meganinmaine · September 2011

We bought two couches (well, a couch and a loveseat) at Ikea a few years ago and loved them - big adult purchase and all. They've held up okay, but we're at a crossroads where we either need to buy new slipcovers and look into having the cushions reconditioned or buy completely new ones. Where did you guys get your furniture from? How long is furniture supposed to last? Obviously these aren't heirloom pieces, but I'm on the fence about which way to go, partially because I think if we replaced them it would be with something of a similar quality.

grahamsm3 · September 2011

we got England from Tuffy Bear in Glenburn. TB is good, but the Engand couches suck - it is all beat down after only 4 years.

mesa81 · September 2011

Good question about how long couches are supposed to last... I'm wondering that as well. We bought a couch from Jordans Furniture 4 years ago and it's definitely hurting. It doesnt help that we can't rotate the cushions and I sit in the same spot all the time. I thought couches last for a lot longer than this!

lauram730 · September 2011

I am looking forward to see everyone's suggestions...we have the OLDEST couch ever...it belonged to my parents and they just happened to be re-doing their living room when we moved in together. I am embarrassed to even say how old it is...but I know it was pretty pricey back in the day and has held up quite well, considering and it's a sectional, so it seats a ton of people. However, DH has been not-so-subtly hinting about wanting a new couch and I'm torn between buying some cheap to replace it for now and getting something higher quality that will last. We still rent and I would hate to buy something expensive we won't like in a few years, when we hope to have a house.

I've been to a bunch of the furniture stores in South Portland shopping for stuff for the inn, but I'm not sure who has the nicer stuff and who just charges too much

hikingnclimbing · September 2011

We bought a floor model closeout from Crockett Furniture in Gorham. We've had it for 4 years and it is still as awesome as it was back then. It's a leather sectional and, yes, cost us a pretty penny. But, after doing the math per year even to today, it was a good deal. It's a Natuzzi brand. I'd definitely spend the money again (I am pretty darn sure it was less than $2K).

Mrs. DCB-F · September 2011

Ummm... Folsom's Furniture in Alfred has great quality furniture. Just sayin'... Wink

mrscjwatts · September 2011

I got ours at a tent sale Northern Mattress and Furniture was having about 6 years ago. I was all hot and bothered about it because I wanted to get rid of the "kryptonite couch" (which DH bought from his ex-gf for $20 when we moved in together, who knows how old it is/was). I paid $300 for it brand new and it has a queen size sleeper in it. It's not super comfortable but it does the deed....too bad we get to replace it now since the cat decided it was a great place for peeing!

We have purchased a few items from Bob's in SoPo and we got our recliner at Marden's. We have had good luck with both of those places.

MrsSweetpeaMagee607 · September 2011

We bought our couch and chaise at Bobs and it is in bad shape... we need to replace it soon, but not sure where we are going to go... probably not Bobs because I feel like a couch should last more than 4 years... unless its a cheap couch which ours was not!

SBTibbs · September 2011

We bought ours at Central Furniture in Sanford. It's 3.5 years old and in great shape. It's mictofiber and think it's a Flexsteel. They have really good customer service.

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