Cheap Sofa Recs

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Would anyone like to recommend their cheap (less then $400) and preferably comfortable sofa?

[rex]

Ikea?

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I will be in Pittsburgh when buying stuff.

[purplecow0206]

When I was furnishing my studio just after finishing grad school, I bought a couch from HomeReserve.net and really liked it. Their furniture come in pieces, but are quite comfy for what they are and have storage compartments under the seat cushions. We just got rid of it (after about 7 years) because we wanted a sleeper sofa and a matching set.

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Jul 6, 2013 19:43:25 GMT -5 rex said:

Ikea?

I have found a couple at Ikea that might work, I was just wondering if anyone had experience with particular ones since it does not appear in Ikea's case that they have reviews on their site.

[rex]

My sister has the Ektorp and loves it. I don't know if that's under $400.

[candreco]

Jul 6, 2013 19:51:31 GMT -5 rodeored said:

Jul 6, 2013 19:43:25 GMT -5 rex said:

Ikea?

I have found a couple at Ikea that might work, I was just wondering if anyone had experience with particular ones since it does not appear in Ikea's case that they have reviews on their site.

We have Ektorp and Karlstad couches that are very comfortable (Karlstad is more comfortable IMO), both have stood up well to moves, kids, etc.

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ikea ektorp is great. i had one for years.


ETA:  also, i feel a sense of kinship whenever i see an ektorp (or any number of ikea things i've owned) in the houses on house hunters international.  it's very "it's a small world after all" for me.  "aww, look, they live in slovakia but they watch TV on their ektorp just like i used to!"

[rodeored]

Sigh, both the ektorp and karlstad are out of my price range I think. I am trying to furnish an apartment for $1,500 or less, I wish I wasn't poor lol.

[adhdfashion]

Ikea Ektorp for the win. It has held up well to my hell spawn.

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[mae141]

Jul 6, 2013 19:42:32 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Where are you? Bob's Discount Furniture is pretty awesome. But I think they're strictly East Coast.

My mom just got a sofa set at Bob's that she loves. I thought they had a nice selection and good prices. 

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Jul 6, 2013 19:46:57 GMT -5 purplecow0206 said:

When I was furnishing my studio just after finishing grad school, I bought a couch from HomeReserve.net and really liked it. Their furniture come in pieces, but are quite comfy for what they are and have storage compartments under the seat cushions. We just got rid of it (after about 7 years) because we wanted a sleeper sofa and a matching set.

These look interesting, was it hard to put together?

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Jul 6, 2013 19:42:32 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Where are you? Bob's Discount Furniture is pretty awesome. But I think they're strictly East Coast.

Boo, they are not in PA unfortunately.

[rex]

The white Ektorp is $399.

[candreco]

ektorp is $499 for the basic three-seat couch in a couple of the colors, karlstad is $399 for the basic white cover, $499 for most of the other colors. so pretty close to $400.

our first apartment was almost entirely ikea, and i think we managed sofa, dining set, bed/mattress, nighrstands and dresser for around $1,500. it's possible!

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I think we are getting the ektorp.

[rodeored]

Ah, ok. I wasn't changing colors on stuff because I didn't realize that they would be different prices. Perhaps this is doable then.

[purplecow0206]

Jul 6, 2013 20:48:18 GMT -5 rodeored said:

Jul 6, 2013 19:46:57 GMT -5 purplecow0206 said:

When I was furnishing my studio just after finishing grad school, I bought a couch from HomeReserve.net and really liked it. Their furniture come in pieces, but are quite comfy for what they are and have storage compartments under the seat cushions. We just got rid of it (after about 7 years) because we wanted a sleeper sofa and a matching set.

These look interesting, was it hard to put together?

Everthing is very well labeled and I was able to put it together myself in under an hour. I found it quite easy.