We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at Arhaus

"One of our favorite places to shop for custom furniture is Arhaus, a tried-and-true retailer that's known for its sustainable practices, high-quality materials, and artisan-made designs. To give you a leg up on the Arhaus shopping experience, we visited the brand's store at the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey as part of our Personal Shopper series. There were six sofas total in the store, and we poked and prodded them all to see how they stacked up."

"Arhaus stands out amongst other furniture retailers for its emphasis on durability, customization, and global-inspired style. Most of its sofas come in various configurations, with plenty of choices when it comes to fabrics and sizing. In fact, there are hundreds of upholstery choices available, although not all are shown on Arhaus's website. To get the full custom experience, you'll need to visit a store or take advantage of Arhaus' online design services."

"Arhaus sofas come with a lifetime warranty on their frames and spring support systems, so you can rest assured your custom piece is one you'll have for life. We judged every Arhaus sofa based on the following criteria: Overall sit: What posture does the sofa best support? How deep or shallow are the seats? Are the cushions soft or firm on the back and arms? Seat firmness: How soft or firm are the seat cushions? How do they contribute to overall posture and comfort?"

The sofa market is crowded with direct-to-consumer brands and budget-friendly big-box retailers. Investing in a custom-made sofa can be less expensive and less challenging than commonly assumed. Arhaus is recognized for sustainable practices, high-quality materials, and artisan-made designs. Arhaus offers extensive customization with most sofas available in multiple configurations and hundreds of upholstery choices, though not all options are shown online. Access to full customization requires visiting a store or using Arhaus' online design services. Arhaus sofas include a lifetime warranty on frames and spring support systems. Sofas are evaluated on overall sit, seat firmness, and customizability.

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