Help with sectionals--Jonathan Lewis, Craftmaster, or something else?

9 years ago

We are re-doing our living room and just installed hardwood
floors. Now we need a sectional (family of five with three little ones).
I am thinking gray--not sure what shade? We are considering this
Jonathan Lewis sectional - http://www.furniturerow.com/fr/Sofa-Mart/Sarah-3-Pc.-Sectional/prod1900003//#.WO1H3aK1uUl

I'd order this in a gray fabric.

OR a local store carries Craftmaster sectionals, like this - http://cmfurniture.com/craftmaster-sectional/f9332-sect-134/iteminformation.aspx

On these you custom order the fabric/color/arms/etc.

I don't know much about these brands, but would love any feedback or
help. Decisions really stress me out, especially around these expensive
purchases.

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The Stated Home

9 years ago

Jonathan Lewis is okay for an mid-priced sofa. The best brands will use 8-way hand tied construction which will essentially last forever. Jonathan Lewis uses sinuous springs - not a bad suspension, just not the best. They state right in their warranty that the lifetime of their furniture is 7 years, which does not sound like a long time to me. I think a good sofa should last 10-15 years. If you can spend a little more, I would encourage it as you will save money in the long run with one sofa that lasts 15 years over buying 2 that last 7, plus the you'd only have to go through the frustration of buying a sofa once. I'm partial to Lee Industries, but there are a lot of other manufacturers that use best practices in construction to create something that lasts a real lifetime, not just a 7-year lifetime. A quick list of some others are The MT Company, Taylor King, and Stanford. If you want to read more on quality furniture construction, there is an article about it here.

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A Makingspace
Original Author
9 years ago
Anyone?
hooked123
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I have a Paula Deen for Craftmaster sofa and it has held up, it's only 2 years old though. It's very comfortable. I am familiar with Craftmaster and I do like their furniture. I worked for a store years ago that sold Craftmaster and we never received complaints on it. I love their fabrics. I also have four chairs all by Craftmaster and they are very confortable.
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A Makingspace
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks. Is it really firm? That's my only concern really with craftmaster.
A Makingspace
Original Author
9 years ago
And anyone have experience with Jonathan Lewis?
A Makingspace
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks The Stated Home. What about Craftmaster?
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The Stated Home
9 years ago
Not very familiar with them, but a quick look on their site and it seems like the same construction as Jonathan Lewis and will probably last around the same amount of time. If you want something that's going to last, you're probably going to have to spend a little more - you really get what you pay for with furniture. All though I totally understand that there are budgets - so get the best you can afford!
A Makingspace
Original Author
9 years ago
Yeah, and 2-3K feels like a lot already! Yikes.
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mdln
9 years ago
Am very happy with the quality of my Smith Brothers of Berne sofa.

http://www.smithbrothersfurniture.com/catalog/ctl/search/mid/580/a/05/c/sh
r31647
4 years ago
Hello! Just finding this thread and have the same question - we are looking at Craftmaster but I'm concerned the foam cushion won't be comfortable. A Makingspace - did you end up purchasing and how was the cushion comfort?