Two years ago, we purchased a home reserve chair and ottoman for our daughter's college apartment. It was perfect for the small space. (My 12 year old put the chair together - it's simple!) Now our son is moving to an apartment and we just ordered a new cover. This chair is perfect for college students who don't seem to be too concerned about caring for their valuables. It doesn't take up too much space, For the price, the comfort is not so bad. I'm hoping it will last through my next child's college experience, too.

About 2 months ago i purchased 4 pieces from Home Reserve to form a sectional configured as 1 3 seating.

My purchase was for an apt I purchased that I will live in about a year while my new place is built. At that time i will sell the apt and toss the sectional or convert it to rental property.

I was attracted to Home Reserve because it is not a full size piece of furniture. It requires less space than a futon and looks alot better, although is it not as contemporary as I would like.

Assembly was easy, although i reinforced the corners with metal corner braces $4.99 at my local hardware store.

Contrary to other comments, i find the cushions too soft. As a result, If i do not sit properly, e.g., forward on the cushion, sideways, etc. the cushion presses down against the wood and is then hard. (FYI, i am 6"1" and 185 lbs which i would consider pretty average).

Is this cheap furniture, no question. But given the price and purpose i think it is a fantastic value. To use a car analogy: Most every one would consider a Lexus to be high quality, but not everyone can afford a Lexus, Toyota offers a Corolla at a fraction of the cost and the quality is not the same as the Lexus, but I think most people would consider it a good value. Same goes here.

Rick

I've just purchased a Home Reserve Sofa for my new Townhome, and let me just tell you that for $426 (which includes a $57 shipping charge via UPS)-- I have made the best buy-- whether in person or online that I have ever made in my life!

I've researched and looked at hundreds of sofas online and in person. As a single parent, and purchasing my first home-- I just don't have a couple of thousand of dollars to purchase the sofas I want from Crate and Barrel, Room and Board, Pottery Barn or other stores-- and for four month-- I've had no sofa in my living room due to the insanely high costs of these sofas. So when looking at HGTV one evening-- they had used HR furniture which included much needed storage-- and I looked up their website, viewed the various options, read the comments, and ordered fabric samples.

They have a new "contemporary" version called, "Brooklyn", which is what I ordered. They told me it would be 10 business days to receive it, but it took less than a week for me, as I'm located much closer to their headquarters.

The sofa came in two boxes via UPS which fit easily through my front door, and only took me and my teenage daughter 2 hours to put together, and that was because we took a break to eat. Needless to say-- I am totally amazed at the quality and look of the sofa!! It is GORGEOUS and more comfortable than I'd imagined!! The sofa is not "cheesy" in any form of the definition-- the fabric is "top grade", and the storage is most welcome as I now have somewhere to put my videos and CD's without them being piled up next to the TV and stand.

If I tire of the fabric-- I can order a new fabric without having to purchase an entire new sofa. If I wish to somehow change the look of the sofa-- I can order new arms, etc., instead of ordering an entire new sofa. Their Customer Service is unparalled!!

Friends and family cannot believe that this sofa came in two boxes and was put together in 2 hours, and they cannot believe the quality which is definitely much cheaper and better than Ikea!!

Sure, I would have rather had the Room and Board $3500 sofa-- but I just can't afford it. Home Reserve offers good quality furniture at a great value.

Oops. Correction to my comment-- The quality of the fabric is not "cheaper" than Ikea.. It is better. The cost of the sofa is "cheaper" than an Ikea sofa...

Greetings, I bought a Home Reserve love seat just over a year ago. I was moving from a large farm to a smaller house in town. I have cats, too many. They came with me and became house pets. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that would become a extra large stratching post. I chose a microfiber and it hasn't snagged at all. I also have a dog and a few messy friends. It cleans up easily, no spots or stains. And because of a back injury last year, I spent a lot of nights sleeping sitting up on that couch. I was very comfortable. I'm almost done re-doing the inside of my home and plan on buying a sofa from them next.

I actually bought a USED homereserve sofa off craigslist a year ago. i just needed a quick-fix sofa for my new studio and the ability for me and my friend to move it in 1 cab ride was beyond convenient.

I washed all the covers so they were like new and put the whole puzzle-piece sofa together in barely any time. it was actually very fun and satisfying to do.

The back cushions are very thick and soft. the arm and seat cushions feel like memory foam -- firm but very giving. in fact, my back enjoys sleeping on it more than my $1000 mattress.

The sofa is very comfortable but i have to say the seat is too shallow -- there is no couple cuddling on this sofa. but now i'm coming back to homereserve to purchase an ottoman to create more sofa 'space' and am also considering changing my fabric covers for a new look and also because.... i just can (and for only $109).

I am considering getting a Home Reserve sectional, but I am concerned about how firm/not firm the cushions are. I'm sure I would be fine sitting on the sectional, but my husband is 6'4" and weighs about 220 lbs. Is he eventually, if not right away, going to be feeling the hard wood beneath the cushion when he sits? Also, I read some comments about the shallowness of the sofas. Has anybody else had experiences in which you feel like you are being pushed forward in your Home Reserve couch/chair/sectional? Overall, I'm not concerned about the cushions being too firm (they'll soften over time) or about what the fabric looks like. I just need it to be affordable, functional, and comfortable.

I have been looking at the Home Reserve website for awhile now. I am absolutely enthralled with their Laney chair and a half as well as the sectionals. My husband and I live in a 3rd floor apartment with very narrow staircases.. so the only furniture that we have is a very old loveseat that we've inherited. It's a small room, so a futon wouldn't work well for us, and that's not really the look I want to go for.

We are both larger individuals and I'm wondering how well the Home Reserve furniture would hold up. There's not many negative comments about them. Because of that, I think I'm more skeptical than I would be otherwise.

I just bought a home reserve sofa. here are the pros and cons
pros:
1) the sofa is not as small as everyone thinks. they are a decent height esp for modern furniture.
2) the cushions although really firm when they arrive soften out in about one or two days of sitting on them for like 20 mins at a time or more. they are really comfortable.
3) they are as you know inexpensive or cheap if you want to call them that
4) they come in really nice fabric. not cheap fabric, but nice and really trendy and colorful fabric or if you want something dull you can get something dull, they have that too
5) in case of messes they are easy to clean etc
6) they are spacious lenghtwise.
7) the storage area is really neat.

cons:
1) they are not spacious butt-wise. as in sometimes it does feel as if you are being pushed off the seat. they say you should pull out the bottom cushion but then that feels uncomfortable for your back in that it feels as if you are going to fall backward into the sofa
2)I got the laney style sofa and it took me 2 hours to get the arms screwed on. I also fear the arm could come off. because the screws only go on at the bottom and there is a gap showing in the back
3) the feel of the sofa is that it may not stand the test of time.

Please take my assessment with a grain of salt. I did not get the fabric I wanted and am upset at the sofa because the color is not what I wanted when it arrived. I couldnt change the fabric because lo and behold my son spilled juice on it and I could not in good conscience return the fabric.

The sofa is ok for the price. if it had cost more than that maybe not.

I think its a good buy for starting-out people. But I am not happy due to reasons I gave above.

Here's the thing about home reserve and my experience with them. I got a couch (monroe style) from them about 2 years ago with the pet care fabric. I can say that that fabric really works. It still looks brand new! I've actually wiped away ink on it!! And it was super easy to put together. However, the cushions are still to hard after using it frequently for at least 2 years!
It did also feel a little like we were being pushed over on it.
But we recently got a sectional in the Brook style and it is way more comfortable room wise. The cushions hook to the back so the aren't sliding around the way my other was. (still is)

The storage is great, and overall I think it's worth it at least for the fabric and price.

I discovered Home Reserve while searching for inexpensive RTA furnishings for a daughter's 3rd floor apartment.

Our first purchase was the Monroe (her choice, not mine - it's a little bulky) and she's had it almost 2 years. It's been assembled, disassembled and reassembled in a new (1st floor!) apartment and looks brand new.

I find it comfortable, not shallow, and the cushions are firm - more like memory foam as noted in another post. It's also used as a guest bed.

Just ordered the Laney for another daughter with a small space and tight budget.

It is what it is - inexpensive seating that performs as advertised. Obviously not designer stuff, but for those on tight budgets and especially with size/moving issues, it's a good deal.

I bought a tux chair and a half from HR a couple months ago to test out the concept, and then bought a sofa. What I ended up with was decent, but it was a bumpy ride.

The chair and a half took 10 days to ship, then arrived 4 days later. Make sure you have a drill to get the screws in. Maybe mine was defective, but all the screws seemed slightly too big for the holes, and my hands were very blistered at the end. An electric screwdriver only got the screws in 1/4 of the way. Also, the chair frame is made from 2 mirror image sets of pieces, and I was sent 2 non-mirror image sets. Therefore, the instructions didn't make sense, and I actually disassembled half the chair out of confusion because I thought it was my error.

The finished product was nice, and I still wanted a matching sofa, so I called customer service and told them about my problems. They gave me free shipping on the sofa, and I decided to get the ali version. Again, it took 10 days to ship, and then 4 days to arrive. Assembly was going well until I realized that I was missing multiple t-connectors and screws, so I had to stop and wait for the new parts to come. They sent them 2-day air, but it was still annoying to have to wait even longer. I continued putting the sofa together to find that the last wood piece wasn't cut correctly, and therefore I couldn't finish the couch. Also, when I put the fabric on the arms, it didn't fit the curve of the arm foam correctly and looked baggy and cheap. Again I had to call customer service (great people), and they sent me a new wood piece and new arm covers. The new covers were even baggier. I had to call customer service again and they were very accommodating and helped me convert the sofa to tux style like my chair because I knew those arms wouldn't be baggy. The end result looks good, but for all the hassle I would have rather spent more and ordered something from a furniture store.

I have been using the sofa for a little over a month. The cushions have softened, but I do worry they will get too soft. As they soften, the fabric that once fit like a glove starts to look baggy. For my current purposes these faults are acceptable, but once I move in a few years, the furniture will probably be relegated to a basement or family room, if it even makes the cut at all.

I have a Home Reserve Sectional purchased just before Thanksgiving over two years ago. It is the Monroe style not because I liked the style look better, but because I love to lie down on the couch and the arms looked and are very comfortable. Although I had two dogs and two cats and liked the idea of the pet fabric, I chose the washable Cricket Sky fabric because I loved the color for my bright and airy living room and I got a chair and two matching ottomans in the Emma Butter. I saw it suggested for a bedroom, but not a living room but I love mine and I do get many positive comments on it. I love my couch and my daughter's family of 3 including a baby love sleeping on my sectional when they stay. In fact they chose it over my spare bed. They each sleep on a different side of the sectional with heads together, and the little one sleeps on the two ottomans put side by side by Mamma. My daughter leaves the back cushions on but sometimes Daddy takes them off on his side. I also sleep comfortably on the couch for naps and sometimes overnight if I fall asleep watching TV. I am heavier over 260 pounds but I do fine although I do like to put the ottoman midway and my bent crooked knees usually overlap onto the ottoman.

I was somewhat worried before ordering because when I did various online searches about microfibre I read scary tales of some fabrics picking up every hair, but other people said their fabric didn't and I am so happy I decided to try this microfibre. Despite having 4 pets, 2 dogs and 2 cats; a short and a long hair of each: I never have any problem at all with pet hair despite them all loving the couch as much as I do. My previous expensive couch and love seat did not have microfibre but it picked up every hair and particle of dirt. This fabric doesn't attract anything and is very easy to clean. I have used my carpet cleaner a couple times to pick up a spill, and have washed the entire sectional twice in the washing machine, just before the holidays each time. Truthfully it really didn't appear to need it badly either time, but I cleaned the carpets and liked the idea of having everything fresh. The fabric washed beautifully. I didn't dry it as per the instructions but put the covers on while still slightly damp.

Although the couches are not as deep as some, I often put my feet up on the ottoman if I'm watching a long movie and I'm very comfortable as is my family when they visit. These of course don't recline andd have cupholders, but for my family they are perfect. Mine look like new even with the kid and multiple pet activity. I also love the soft feel of the fabric. It is a comforting feel to me.

I had also been concerned about the loose back pillows but I find that I really like them. My daughter wanted to get a Home Reserve sectional for her condo but wanted a larger one like mine but with a different arm style but found some cheaper sales prices out there. I know that the washable fabric would be great for her young one.

IF ANYONE HAS A USED HOME RESERVE SECTIONAL WITH THE SHORTER SIDE ON THE RIGHT AS YOU FACE THE SECTIONAL AND LIVES WITHIN
DRIVING DISTANCE FROM COLUMBIA, SC PLEASE LET US KNOW RIGHT AWAY at devmartin8@yahoo.com. She wants a neutral color but can purchase the fabric she wants.

I encourage any family who has kids and pets that use their couches often and that like to keep things clean and smelling fresh to consider a Home Reserve couch or sectional. After all even one puppy accident or chew spot or cat clawing can ruin an expensive set and make it an eyesore you have to live with, but with Home Reserve an overnight order of one cushion of one cover could save your investment.

Registered just to comment what a fan I am of Home Reserve and their products. The title of this article is unfortunate as the products are way more than "decent" - as I furnished my first home (a tiny townhome) on a budget, they were a Godsend re actually getting a sofa. In my opinion there are so many good things about this company I can't begin to list them all: A clever frame design made of a compressed WOOD chips that interlocks and is STRONG and elastic and drills and acts like wood because it is wood. Is actually FUN to put together and can be taken apart and put back together. Strong hardware and connectors (like the vinyl used in car dashboards - doesn't break or strip). Wonderfully comfortable thick foam (it does remind me of memory foam, soft enough to give, but provides support too) - and no, you DON'T feel any boards (I replaced a bone-grinding pine futon with a Home Reserve sofa, I know what that feels like). Gorgeous fabrics - love, love, the lush pet care fabric that stands up to 3 cats and a dog, it's cool and smooth in summer, cozy in winter and washable too. Outstanding customer service. I move my bottom cushions all the time, depending how much seat depth I want, the lush back cushions fill in any gaps.

And there's more - check out all the horror stories online for your favorite big-name store for couches under $1,000; the stories of botched deliveries, the restocking fees, the rude or completely lacking customer service, bloated shipping fees, the peeling leather and seams that fall apart, breaking frames and arms made of covered cardboard, the repair technicians that never show up, useless warranties customers get talked into, springs that sag or poke through fabric after a year of normal use. It was stories like these, AND the fact on the HR website they openly invite you to "look under the hood" that convinced me to give HR a try 5 years ago, thank God. What is there on the website is what you get, what you pay, and if there are any problems at all they bend over backwards to fix it immediately. Home Reserve for me = Strength, Beauty, Comfort, and Peace of Mind.

There aren't a lot of complaints because there are so many happy customers, I am shocked when I see any negative comments. But there's a "little negative" (HR sofa bottom frame is only covered with fabric, not padding - doesn't bother me any) and BAD (like sitting on the floor for months because your cheap brand name furniture hasn't shown up, and other worse things).

I've put together a houseful of flat-pack furniture, bookcases, cabinets, bath savers, tables, so much I've lost track. Granted I often enjoy it, but the HR design is so clever and well engineered it is just plain fun. My heart goes out to folks with awful sofa experiences, wish I could direct them to HR (asked a friend of mine if he was happy after 3 years with his HR couch and loveseat, he said completely happy, no complaints). Personally I have had one couch for 5 years (converted the style this year) and replaced the bone grinding futon last fall, and just received a chair and half - yes, if you are a big guy HR will work for you, at least that is what my 200lb neighbor says, can't even sit in his wife's IKEA armchair it is so tiny.)

Can you do better (if you have money?) Sure! I have a friend with a $3000 real Italian couch from a fancy store - I've only sat in it once as I am afraid something in my jeans pocket will poke a hole in it. My brother has some fancy curved couches that weigh about 50 billion tons and will cost a fortune to re-upholster one day. For my money, if you like their styles (don't need all the oversized excessive details and excessive sofa prices) HR is the way to go, and take the money you save and go on vacation, instead of stressing out with some furniture problem.

No, I don't work for them (although you can say anything online). It's just gotten so bad in the U.S. that I am profoundly grateful to have stumbled over a company that produces products in the US, is run the way up-front honest businesses used to be run, and solved a big problem for me when I needed sofas I could move one day, that were beautiful, comfortable, strong, and durable, and that I could AFFORD. If you like their styles, give them a try, recommend without hesitation.

I bought a Home Reserve sectional two years ago in a light buff microsuede. I really like it. I am 5,1, and this is the first sofa that my feet don't tangle from the floor. For tall folks, these dimentions might be more uncomfortable. I love the space underneath. I actually bought two more armless chairs than I needed. They go great in my bedroom as small bedroom chairs. I am going to be moving in the next few months. I will not need a moving truck, since broken down, they will transport in my car, so in addition to the original low cost, I am still saving with this set.
I also like the philosophical point of view of this company. Seems like a good American choice.

I am interested in getting a Tux sofa in persimmon. But I am a little concerned about the foam padding. Has anyone purchased a sofa with the enhanced foam that they offer? Here is what they say on the website;

The enhanced foam is called “high-resilient” and it is the foam used on sofas costing over a thousand dollars. It increases the price of a Home reserve sofa by $65-$85. Call us and we can get you the enhanced foam price for your specific style and item.

Any feedback on the enhanced foam would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Oh, I forgot to ask! Has anyone used the Endura Ease air mattress with any of Home Reserve's sofa's. Here is a link to Endura Ease so you know what I am talking about. http://www.seatingsystem.com/endura/index.htm

This seems like the perfect set up for guests. You could store the air mattress in the sofa. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as always.

Hey all. I bought my Home Reserve sofa in January, and I must say that I am impressed. I did all my research before purchasing, and noted the things that caught my attention are the things I love about my couch. The seat cushions are a little stiff, but they suggest to walk on them before you put them inside the covers to soften them up- and they do soften up from use too. I haven't had any problems so far, and this was a cheap solution to having furniture that you have to get professionally cleaned anytime you want it to shine. They also offer replacement parts in the event that something destroys a piece of your couch- which is a lot cheaper than buying a new couch. I never looked at the website reviews, but when I considered the cost in buying a more expensive couch and having it cleaned or replaced vs buying their furniture and being able to clean it myself or replace bad pieces, this was the right choice.

Hi! I bought a sectional from Home Reserve about 4 or 5 years ago. Our family really loves it. I have a husband (6' 3" and 280), 2 teenagers, and 5 cats (with all their claws!). I, too, purchased the buff microfiber. It still looks new after cats scratching it and spraying it (only a couple times--thank goodness) and food and drink spills. Everyone sleeps on it and is quite comfortable. My husband does not bottom out the cushions. The only con for us is that the seating seems to be somewhat shallow, but we generally use the ottomans which make it extremely comfortable. The customer service is awesome. The zipper on my ottoman cover broke a few months ago. I contacted the company, and they sent a new cover right away for free because the zippers were warrantied. I love being able to take every bit of fabric off and washing it and putting it back on. I would buy from them again, and I am really happy with my purchase.

I bought a Home Reserve sofa for my second story apartment over 4 years ago. Until I discovered HR, the only pieces of big furniture that made it around the landing of a staircase that was not furniture friendly were a futon and a bed. The pet care fabric was everything the video described, and the occasional drink that has spilled, just beads up and wipes away. Recently, a small piece of the frame broke. I called them, and left a message on their voice mail. Fifteen minutes later, my call was returned, and the replacement piece was shipped out. They didn't even ask how it broke! They apologized for any inconvenience, confirmed my mailing address, and thanked me for me for calling. While I do not advise sitting on the arm rests, and they could be a hair deeper, it is the best piece of cheap furniture I have ever bought.

I've had my HR Tux design sofa with the pet care fabric for over 5 years now. I've lived in a few apartments since then and it's so EASY to move this sofa. If it won't fit out the door or down/up the stairs, it's super easy to take it apart and then put back together again once you're in your new space. After all these years it still looks brand new and it's comfortable to sleep on. And an added bonus, you can take the covers off and wash them so your sofa stays clean too. If these sofas/loveseats/chairs are all you can afford, then you will be happy with your purchase. I have NO plans to go out and replace my perfectly good sofa. In fact I'm finally going to add another piece for seating in my living room.

I've had my HR sofa for about six months now, and so far so good! It is really lovely, which was my main concern, and pretty comfortable too. It is a bit shallow, but something to put your feet on seems to solve that problem. I decided to buy one first because it was cheap, but also because I was getting two new kittens with no plans to de-claw them and with these sofas you can order new fabric for specific parts of the couch, which is wonderful! They have just about learned to only claw the post, so I will be ordering new fabric for the arms soon. I would definitely recommend them.

I am thinking of buying the Classic sofa. I'm a bit worried about the wooden frame behind the cushions. Is there any padding backing the fabric? It sounds cheap if you hit the back and it's just solid. Maybe I should order the Hudson, where the cushions fold over the back frame?

Can anyone with the Classic or similar comment?

Thank you.

I'm considering purchasing HR pieces to replace the worn hand-me-down couch we have now that is sinking badly in the center. It really appeals to me because of the price and the ease of getting it upstairs as we'll be moving into a 4th floor apt in a few months and won't have to deal with that hassle!

With everyone's reviews on here I'm pretty sure I'll end up purchasing from HR. Plus HR has an A+ on the BBB website so I feel a lot better about that too!

I LOVE my sectional! It works perfectly for our family of 5.
I purchased 2 corners and 4 sections. I chose the rounded arm for one end and an ottoman end piece for the other. We also have an 18 inch ottoman cube which creates an awesome space to cuddle when pushed into the corner.
I chose the Altima pet care cover in Thyme and LOVE it. We have a dog and three cats, two teenagers (+ friends) and a 5 year old, so
things can get pretty messy. The covers are easy to wash and come out looking brand new every time.
We live in a VERY small townhouse and the sectional provides enough room for all 5 of us to comfortably watch a movie together. (two of us are 6ft tall!)
The seat cushions are very firm, but they do soften over time. The back cushions are super comfy.Very easy to fall asleep on.
I am impressed with the customer service as well. While my son and his friend were horsing around, they broke the arm pannel. One phone call and within two days I had a brand new pannel, no charge!
I would buy this again.