Had ours for 10 months now. I have the corner seat, and one extra seat on the left arm. We got a chair and a half a few months later and an ottoman. We have the Tux style too!! We have a purple color. It was really super firm and stiff at first, but it is more comfy now. The wood smell goes away. 3 kids, 2 dogs and 4 cats. Love it!!!
I have had my sectional for over 10 years. I have had some of the foam strips replaced and since I have moved several times I have misplaced some of the covers. And a couple of the seat in the osb have cracked and were replaced with a sturdier piece. The staff are very friendly, professional, and customer service oriented. I replaced the nut/bolts with slightly longer bolts and larger wingnuts to make them easier for me to assemble and attach individual units together. I like being able to rearrange the units. I have an L shape set up during most of the year and then separate them into 2 sofas so my Christmas tree will fit and be the star of the room. I like that the seat cushions are thicker than most sofa cushions. I have washed my covers at least 20 times and fabric holds up nicely. I would like to mention here that I assemble and disassemble the units myself with no problem. I do have to look at the instructions. And I am 70 years old. I am converting a shuttle bus to RV and using Home Reserve units. I plan to take a cover apart, make a pattern, and customize the units to match my bus decor. Yes, I recommend Home Reserve and agree with Steph's review about strengths and weaknesses of the units.
I recommend the "chair-and-a half". It's big enough for two people - or a person and a dog. I like the idea of two ottomans being put together to make a temporary bed. Thanks for your work.
Love my sectional,two ends, two armless, and a corner. Fits my odd sized space perfectly, love the storage, custom fabric. Great experience from ordering to delivery to assembly to using. Had mine a year+, holding up great, excellent quality.
I have a reclining chair in my living room with a view out the window. I got the chair and placed it there specifically for my dog so that she had a cozy spot to do some bird watching. Maybe I am crazy, but it brings me so much joy to see her enjoy it!
For your corner ottoman, you could use craft grommets on the holes to keep the fabric from fraying in the spot where you had to cut it. Thank you so much for the honest review!
Just seen an ad for homereserve and watched your video. Your video gave me great information as well as the comments here. Thank you and everyone. My wife and I have been looking for some new furniture but really didn’t like how everything is made the same and you can’t change things up. Thank you
Very informative, Steph. As for the little holes you have to cut in the fabric to attach the ottoman, or any other piece. I would suggest using Fray Check on them. If you do want to reconfigure your set, you could always use a decorative or covered button attached similar to what you would for tufting. It sounds like the customer service is great so they might send you scrap fabric to make covered buttons to match your ottomans.
I was thinking exactly that- a button, covered or not. Put a decorative button on the outside and a plain one on the inside and stitch them together to hold in place through the connecting hole. Fray check is pretty awesome, but I find it darkens the fabrics slightly. Just use alcohol to remove it completely if it goes where you didn't plan.
Really like the furniture but I’m on fence about purchase. You mentioned that it would be good if the designed structured updated as pieces are selected. I agree. I have to see how it looks. It's not like a garment you can return if you do not like it. Maybe I can call and see if a diagram can be drawn with the pieces I select.
I am literally on the hunt for a new sofa because there is not enough room on our current sofa when our greyhound is sleeping on it lol. So yeah, I totally relate to this 😅
My mom got an American sofa from a builder in Virginia Beach. It lasted thirty years and still looks good, but the padding is totally compressed with zero support, while the wood frequently buckles and shifts under weight. It sounds like it's breaking. I think it's time, and I am so glad you reviewed this particular set.
We just ordered a chair and ottoman. If it works out, we'll be ordering a couch. Your video was great information. Makes me think I made a good purchase.
I really like it except for the smell. I'm not sure whether it would give me more allergy issues and I couldn't handle that, but so far I love everything I see. I don't have any pets per say but I spoil my sisters shepherds and malinois shepherd. They are big dogs, too and I know they would love it!
I bought a different brand but almost the same look, same size but different configuration. It came delivered all put together and they connected the pieces for me. No way would I be able to ever do it even with help, even 30 yrs ago! 🐶 My 6 pound Pomeranian loves her new couch !
Wow Steph, I really like the look of your Modular Sofa. I live in a small house and I have been looking at an L shaped sofa with a sleeper. So I agree with you on the prices verses the West Elm, some things are just pricey. I also agree with you on the smell of OSB, it can be really stinky. I also think that getting some different pillows would be fun for you especially when you can change them in the different seasons. Thanks for another great video, it is always so good to see you. Have a great week, sending love and hugs, bye for now.
We bought one about 20 years ago, for the playroom. It lasted while the kids used it. Now we don't use the playroom too often. I am taking it apart to move to my daughter's apt. Looking for instruction booklet so I can easily put it back together
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY I looked at the new instructions and they mostly match up. Just the arms are different. They should be helpful. Thanks a lot for replying.
thanks! Was just about to buy this sofa cause I redid my house and made the winodws and hallways a bit smaller, so I can't get a big couch in now! But the smell thing is a drag. Think Ill use a crane to lift it up to my deck and go for a conventional couch.
4:41 We are looking for something just like this. Has it held up for you? Do you think a 6’ guy would be comfortable on it? I’ve just discovered you and think your videos are wonderful! Thank you
Thank you for your video! We are thinking about getting one. I've seen in reviews that the wood is messy and flakes off. Some people said you don't want to store blankets in the compartments because they'll get wood flakes on them. But I saw you painted them! Is this something the company recommends? What did you use to seal them? Did the sealing stop the wood from flaking?
We painted them to help with the smell of the wood, and make the wood look more finished. I do store blankets in mine and the wood does not flake off. But I could see that happening if it wasn't painted. We just used a Behr white paint we had leftover.
I guess you could, but I wanted to make sure the whole sectional was attached together. When my dogs jump on the sofa, they used to move the old sofa so I wanted to make sure that didn't happen with the new one.
What do you think about the seat depth? I read on other reviews that they are rather shallow, and can be uncomfortable. Also, does it smell ? I have 2 dogs and my faux leather sofa smells so bad from them that we are getting a new sofa. We wash and brush the dogs. What do you think? Does it resist the smell? Bc I feel like it would get into the cushions, not just covers.
I like the seat depth, but I'm not a large person. It fits me well. The sofa itself doesn't smell, but the wood frame can smell. So the inside of the ottomans can smell when you open them a little bit.
I’m on fence about this furniture. I’ve ordered more fabric samples but my biggest hesitation is the complaints about the depth. Some of said they feel like they are falling off. Others refer to it as kid sized. Can you offer some insight into the depth issue?
I love the depth. Sofas are typically too deep for me so this one is perfect. Also keep in mind you could put an ottoman in front of any part of it and make it much deeper, like a lounger.
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY Thank you so much for your reply! I know this is our best option with pets and grandchildren. I’m tired of replacing furniture 😂
I am 5 ft 2 in. I find the depth ok, but even for me the seat height is short. I built a 2 x 4 frame to raise the sofa up 1 1/2 inches and it is more comfortable.
Just assembled mine and already disappointed. Depth is way too short, but hope it’s ok for kids. We have a Love-Sac too, and it is completely worth the price compared to this.
Hello, are you still having issues with the smell? We purchased a sectional two weeks ago very similar to yours actually from Home Reserve. We have taken it apart and painted each piece and have also left it outside on our deck for 48 hours and a good portion of the day it had direct sun, we then brought it into our living room and we could only stand it for two hours! It’s currently downstairs in our basement. We are totally frustrated, and was wondering if you still had this issue? Thanks,
There is still a slight smell inside the storage areas. But nothing overwhelming. I do have an air purifier in the room with the sofa so maybe that has helped? Have you tried emailing the company for suggestion? I found the customer service to be great.
Appreciate you taking the time to reply, we will look into an air purifier as well. Thank you for the suggestion! We would also agree that their Customer service is fast to respond.
They're not very deep at all, but they have a really tiny ottoman unit that's exactly the same width as each seat and doubles the depth if you just put it on the front.
I hate mine. Worst couch I ever had. It’s broken in multiple places. Everything is freight shipping so, too much $$$ just for a few pieces. The unfinished wood frame is horrible. & the cheaper fabric, looks like I got the same color, does not hold up in the wash. It pills really bad. Better off shampooing it. I wanna throw mine away, after 1 year. I can’t wait to get a new couch that is not so hard to clean. There’s so many modular sectionals out there that are more affordable and easier to keep clean. These are not kid or dog proof. I have 1 dog, he broke this couch in multiple places. Not to mention it’s not comfortable at all.
I wish I had known about these a few years ago. We thought Sactionals were too expensive so we went to a local furniture store to buy a sectional. My husband ended up convincing me we needed to order a custom made sectional that ended up costing $5k, is WAY too big for our space, the pieces don't lock together and slide around and it doesn't offer nearly as much seating as we thought it would. I went on this company's website and a sectional from there with everything on my wishlist would be $3k 🥲
Had ours for 10 months now. I have the corner seat, and one extra seat on the left arm. We got a chair and a half a few months later and an ottoman. We have the Tux style too!! We have a purple color. It was really super firm and stiff at first, but it is more comfy now. The wood smell goes away. 3 kids, 2 dogs and 4 cats. Love it!!!
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing!!
4 cats?!?? You sound like us 😅. How has it survived there claws??? Please let us know
I have had my sectional for over 10 years. I have had some of the foam strips replaced and since I have moved several times I have misplaced some of the covers. And a couple of the seat in the osb have cracked and were replaced with a sturdier piece. The staff are very friendly, professional, and customer service oriented. I replaced the nut/bolts with slightly longer bolts and larger wingnuts to make them easier for me to assemble and attach individual units together. I like being able to rearrange the units. I have an L shape set up during most of the year and then separate them into 2 sofas so my Christmas tree will fit and be the star of the room. I like that the seat cushions are thicker than most sofa cushions. I have washed my covers at least 20 times and fabric holds up nicely. I would like to mention here that I assemble and disassemble the units myself with no problem. I do have to look at the instructions. And I am 70 years old. I am converting a shuttle bus to RV and using Home Reserve units. I plan to take a cover apart, make a pattern, and customize the units to match my bus decor. Yes, I recommend Home Reserve and agree with Steph's review about strengths and weaknesses of the units.
Thanks so much for sharing! This is great info. I was thinking they would work well in an RV, let me know how it goes!
That is a LOT of changes and upgrades to maintain a sofa.
I recommend the "chair-and-a half". It's big enough for two people - or a person and a dog. I like the idea of two ottomans being put together to make a temporary bed. Thanks for your work.
5:04 WOW if that isn't the best seal of approval from your dog I don't know what is! She is loving it! Great video on this set!
Love my sectional,two ends, two armless, and a corner. Fits my odd sized space perfectly, love the storage, custom fabric. Great experience from ordering to delivery to assembly to using. Had mine a year+, holding up great, excellent quality.
I have a reclining chair in my living room with a view out the window. I got the chair and placed it there specifically for my dog so that she had a cozy spot to do some bird watching. Maybe I am crazy, but it brings me so much joy to see her enjoy it!
Yes, I love this! Dogs are the best!
I LOVE HOW YOUR DOG IS SLEEPING ALL CUTE ON ITS BACK SIDEWAYS
haha...thanks! That's my greyhound Mac, she loves to "roach!"
For your corner ottoman, you could use craft grommets on the holes to keep the fabric from fraying in the spot where you had to cut it. Thank you so much for the honest review!
Just seen an ad for homereserve and watched your video. Your video gave me great information as well as the comments here. Thank you and everyone. My wife and I have been looking for some new furniture but really didn’t like how everything is made the same and you can’t change things up.
Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative, Steph.
As for the little holes you have to cut in the fabric to attach the ottoman, or any other piece. I would suggest using Fray Check on them. If you do want to reconfigure your set, you could always use a decorative or covered button attached similar to what you would for tufting. It sounds like the customer service is great so they might send you scrap fabric to make covered buttons to match your ottomans.
Great ideas- thanks!
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY You're welcome.
I had a thought but might be a bit extra. Applying a zipper to it? I don’t know. I don’t have a sectional yet but thinking about it.
I was thinking exactly that- a button, covered or not. Put a decorative button on the outside and a plain one on the inside and stitch them together to hold in place through the connecting hole. Fray check is pretty awesome, but I find it darkens the fabrics slightly. Just use alcohol to remove it completely if it goes where you didn't plan.
Really like the furniture but I’m on fence about purchase. You mentioned that it would be good if the designed structured updated as pieces are selected. I agree. I have to see how it looks. It's not like a garment you can return if you do not like it. Maybe I can call and see if a diagram can be drawn with the pieces I select.
I am literally on the hunt for a new sofa because there is not enough room on our current sofa when our greyhound is sleeping on it lol. So yeah, I totally relate to this 😅
My mom got an American sofa from a builder in Virginia Beach. It lasted thirty years and still looks good, but the padding is totally compressed with zero support, while the wood frequently buckles and shifts under weight. It sounds like it's breaking. I think it's time, and I am so glad you reviewed this particular set.
Omg 30 years!
We just ordered a chair and ottoman. If it works out, we'll be ordering a couch. Your video was great information. Makes me think I made a good purchase.
I really like it except for the smell. I'm not sure whether it would give me more allergy issues and I couldn't handle that, but so far I love everything I see. I don't have any pets per say but I spoil my sisters shepherds and malinois shepherd. They are big dogs, too and I know they would love it!
Mom is really sensitive to smells, and its not been an issue for her. Painting the frame really did help!
what sealer did you use?
I bought a different brand but almost the same look, same size but different configuration.
It came delivered all put together and they connected the pieces for me. No way would I be able to ever do it even with help, even 30 yrs ago!
🐶 My 6 pound Pomeranian loves her new couch !
What brand did you order?
I'm also interested in the brand you ordered since it's already put together
Wow Steph, I really like the look of your Modular Sofa. I live in a small house and I have been looking at an L shaped sofa with a sleeper. So I agree with you on the prices verses the West Elm, some things are just pricey. I also agree with you on the smell of OSB, it can be really stinky. I also think that getting some different pillows would be fun for you especially when you can change them in the different seasons. Thanks for another great video, it is always so good to see you. Have a great week, sending love and hugs, bye for now.
Great review! Thanks for straight-forward facts. No BS.
Thanks so much! That was my goal for the video 👍
We are trying out home reserve for our two greyhounds as well.
Pretty nice setup!! Excellent video!! Very informative. Cheers!!
We bought one about 20 years ago, for the playroom. It lasted while the kids used it. Now we don't use the playroom too often. I am taking it apart to move to my daughter's apt. Looking for instruction booklet so I can easily put it back together
On this page: www.homereserve.com/support click on "Download booklets" under "Video Tips & Instructions"
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY I see the new instructions but not the old instructions. The new sofas are put together differently.
Oh ok...I bet if you email customer support they can help you out!
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY I looked at the new instructions and they mostly match up. Just the arms are different. They should be helpful. Thanks a lot for replying.
Looking into these. Would like an update on how you're liking this sofa!
There will be an update coming in a few weeks!
Thank u for this info
thanks! Was just about to buy this sofa cause I redid my house and made the winodws and hallways a bit smaller, so I can't get a big couch in now! But the smell thing is a drag. Think Ill use a crane to lift it up to my deck and go for a conventional couch.
Someone else said the smell went away quickly.
Great Video, very informative! & OMG @ 5:02 Too Funny!
Thanks! Haha...that's my girl Mac, she was very relaxed! 😆
You never mentioned the comfort level for people. That is my real interest. Is it comfortable? Is it cozy? Is it stiff?
Great question. We will be making a 1 year follow up video very soon and will address this for sure.
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY - I am very interested to know the comfort level as well.
Home Reserve sofas used to be much m ore affordable. Their prices have gone up tremendously in recent years.
How does it hold up to cat claws?
4:41 We are looking for something just like this. Has it held up for you? Do you think a 6’ guy would be comfortable on it? I’ve just discovered you and think your videos are wonderful! Thank you
Is it comfortable for humans, too? And how have the cushions and fabric held up the last year?
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I wish you could move the pieces individually without the wood being exposed
They do make covers for the ends if you want to move them.
how comfortable is it? Would you describe it as firm? plush?
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Thank you for your video! We are thinking about getting one. I've seen in reviews that the wood is messy and flakes off. Some people said you don't want to store blankets in the compartments because they'll get wood flakes on them. But I saw you painted them! Is this something the company recommends? What did you use to seal them? Did the sealing stop the wood from flaking?
We painted them to help with the smell of the wood, and make the wood look more finished. I do store blankets in mine and the wood does not flake off. But I could see that happening if it wasn't painted. We just used a Behr white paint we had leftover.
Couldn't you just have shoved the blue corner piece into place and not attached it? Curious about that. Set looks great.
I guess you could, but I wanted to make sure the whole sectional was attached together. When my dogs jump on the sofa, they used to move the old sofa so I wanted to make sure that didn't happen with the new one.
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY Could you just use clamps on the frames from underneath the fabric?
The corner ottoman by itself is pretty lightweight and would probably move around a bit too easily if you did that.
Great video ! what color is the ottoman
Archetype Anchor
What do you think about the seat depth? I read on other reviews that they are rather shallow, and can be uncomfortable. Also, does it smell ? I have 2 dogs and my faux leather sofa smells so bad from them that we are getting a new sofa. We wash and brush the dogs. What do you think? Does it resist the smell? Bc I feel like it would get into the cushions, not just covers.
I like the seat depth, but I'm not a large person. It fits me well. The sofa itself doesn't smell, but the wood frame can smell. So the inside of the ottomans can smell when you open them a little bit.
Thanks for the review! How does the sofa do with pet hair? Do you find that it repels hair or are the hairs stuck in the fabric? Thanks!!
This fabric doesn't show pet hair at all! I showed examples in this video: ua-cam.com/video/DkeY3U9qVs0/v-deo.html
Is sealing it required or recommended?? That seems a lot extra if the company expects that as a standard part of customer assembly.
Not required or recommended. Just something we did to help with the smell and give it a more finished look.
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY do you have a link to what you use to seal it?
Is it comfortable?
I think so
Is it comfortable? It looks stiff in the bottom cushions. I want to use it as my tv watching couch.
Yes
Are they comfortable?
I think so, yes!
This was the same question I was wanting to know about. Thank you for asking.
You've had it just under a year now. Is it comfortable?
Yes! Very happy with it. Will be making a one year update video soon.
I’m on fence about this furniture. I’ve ordered more fabric samples but my biggest hesitation is the complaints about the depth. Some of said they feel like they are falling off. Others refer to it as kid sized. Can you offer some insight into the depth issue?
I love the depth. Sofas are typically too deep for me so this one is perfect. Also keep in mind you could put an ottoman in front of any part of it and make it much deeper, like a lounger.
@@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY Thank you so much for your reply! I know this is our best option with pets and grandchildren. I’m tired of replacing furniture 😂
I’m 5’10 and found the depth, or lack of, uncomfortable. It was fine for temporary, but for long term I’ve had to move on from Home Reserve.
I am 5 ft 2 in. I find the depth ok, but even for me the seat height is short. I built a 2 x 4 frame to raise the sofa up 1 1/2 inches and it is more comfortable.
Just assembled mine and already disappointed. Depth is way too short, but hope it’s ok for kids. We have a Love-Sac too, and it is completely worth the price compared to this.
Hello, are you still having issues with the smell? We purchased a sectional two weeks ago very similar to yours actually from Home Reserve. We have taken it apart and painted each piece and have also left it outside on our deck for 48 hours and a good portion of the day it had direct sun, we then brought it into our living room and we could only stand it for two hours! It’s currently downstairs in our basement. We are totally frustrated, and was wondering if you still had this issue? Thanks,
There is still a slight smell inside the storage areas. But nothing overwhelming. I do have an air purifier in the room with the sofa so maybe that has helped? Have you tried emailing the company for suggestion? I found the customer service to be great.
Appreciate you taking the time to reply, we will look into an air purifier as well. Thank you for the suggestion! We would also agree that their Customer service is fast to respond.
They don't look deep? I like to curl up on the couch.
They're not very deep at all, but they have a really tiny ottoman unit that's exactly the same width as each seat and doubles the depth if you just put it on the front.
I hate mine. Worst couch I ever had. It’s broken in multiple places. Everything is freight shipping so, too much $$$ just for a few pieces. The unfinished wood frame is horrible. & the cheaper fabric, looks like I got the same color, does not hold up in the wash. It pills really bad. Better off shampooing it. I wanna throw mine away, after 1 year. I can’t wait to get a new couch that is not so hard to clean. There’s so many modular sectionals out there that are more affordable and easier to keep clean.
These are not kid or dog proof. I have 1 dog, he broke this couch in multiple places. Not to mention it’s not comfortable at all.
I wish I had known about these a few years ago. We thought Sactionals were too expensive so we went to a local furniture store to buy a sectional. My husband ended up convincing me we needed to order a custom made sectional that ended up costing $5k, is WAY too big for our space, the pieces don't lock together and slide around and it doesn't offer nearly as much seating as we thought it would. I went on this company's website and a sectional from there with everything on my wishlist would be $3k 🥲