It is better if you can see, touch, and feel the sofa and sit down to test it for comfort. I order almost everything online but seating - no, have to see how it feels. I made that mistake before.....that's how I know.

Is it worth the extra $600 - $1,000?

IMO, yes if you are keeping the sofa long term. If this is a short term plan, then save the money. By long term, I mean more than a couple of years. I have had this RH sofa for only 3 years and I have to replace it. It was $4k. I have had other sofa's for much, much longer. You use your sofa everyday, it is one place to buy quality.

[https://www.houzz.com/magazine/things-you-need-to-know-about-buying-a-sofa-stsetivw-vs~11734542[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/things-you-need-to-know-about-buying-a-sofa-stsetivw-vs~11734542)

More info on buying a sofa: [Sofa Secrets[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-choose-a-well-constructed-sofa-stsetivw-vs~81847558)

If you get the Rove, do report back and let us know how it is!

for what it's worth my sister bought a couch from R&B and loves it.

My first question is where is it going, velvet no matter what the quality is not IMO a fabric to use in a family room or anywhere where food and drinks are used. As for the rest I would not buy a sofe without sitting on it unless it is purely for looks.

Velvet can be made of anything from mohair to linen to cotton to synthetics. If it's mohair or silk, I agree with Patricia. But these couches are synthetic which will likely withstand normal use.

For whatever it's worth....I like the look of the R&B sofa far better- I think it is more attractively/practically scaled and has a more classic look to it. I prefer the back cushions on the R&B sofa as well, but, having said that, I have never been a fan of three seat cushions (one is ideal IMO, but I'd never want more than two) so that is one negative in my book. I would want a synthetic velvet regardless of which sofa you choose, only for durability, because let's face it, although gorgeous, velvet is not practical. Personally, I would never buy a sofa without being able to at least sit on it first. Comfort is a key deciding factor IMO (which ties in to your other concerns regarding down cushions, etc.) unless you are placing your sofa in a room you don't intend to use often? Even then, I would want it to be as comfortable as possible. Good luck with your decision!

We have used a few velvet sofas in our designs, though not the ones you are considering buying. As people have said above, the R&B seems to be the one that will be ageless. However the other has great color.

I would say spend more on your sofa if you can - plus its nice to be able to have a retailer to go to in case their are any issues. Down in the cushions is over-rated - the more down the more fluffing you have to do. I do like and encourage people to go with an innerspring cushion if it's an option - that helps cushions hold their shape a little better.

I went with the R&B gray velvet sofa. Thanks for all the input.

Great! Post a pic when you get it :) Let us know how it feels....

@pkisch I know this is an old post, but I'm considering the R&B Cade sectional and looking for reviews. Have you been happy with it?