A Review of the Floyd Sectional
Honest thoughts after six months
Honest thoughts after six months
Hello! Hope you’re having a wonderful day so far. I’ve had a handful of people ask how I’ve been liking the Floyd sectional, so I thought I’d write out a full review covering all of the bases. I didn’t see much of what I’ve experienced with the sofa in other reviews I read before buying, so hopefully this is helpful for you. I purchased the Floyd sectional on December 9th, 2021 and it was delivered on January 12th, 2022: not too bad what with supply chain delays, many of the other options I was considering had 3-4 month wait times, if not longer.
When I bought it, one side of the sofa cost $770 and the other cost $800, plus shipping ($150) and tax ($119 for me), and a friend of mine worked at the company at the time so she set me up with a 20% discount, so my total came to about $1,520.
The two-piece sectional currently costs $2,150 plus shipping and tax coming to roughly $2,400 depending on where you live.
There were some issues with my sofa’s alligator clips keeping the sofa together, so they ended up refunding my shipping costs. I later learned that the wrinkles and loose fabric on my sofa were a factory defect, and when I inquired about it, they offered to either replace the section of the sofa [closest to the mirror in my photos] or offer a $200 refund. The customer service rep I spoke to said that with steaming and time, the wrinkles would likely come out, so I opted for the refund. In total, I ended up paying $1,170 for the sofa. That said, I think it was very much worth the purchase.
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CONS
At full price, I wouldn’t necessarily say the same: we initially had the sofa on small 1-2 inch legs which made it easier to move around (when friends were in town, when we wanted to add an air mattress to the space, etc.) but it wouldn’t stay together and we’d have to reconnect the alligator clips under the sofa several times a day. (They shipped out new alligator clips a few months ago and we’re still waiting on them.) With the sofa on the ground and not the small legs, it doesn’t disconnect, which is good. It’s an incredibly firm sofa, definitely not a piece of furniture you sink into. I’m fine with this, but if you like a cozy or fluffy sofa, this is not that. I’m still having to steam the sofa whenever I want the wrinkles to come out and it ultimately doesn’t look like it does in photos on the Floyd website.
PROS
The sofa is simple and beautiful, incredibly structured and I imagine it will keep its shape forever. The fabric is a comfortable and a high-quality material, and it’s stain-resistant: any time I’ve gotten a scuff on it I’m able to get it easily. (*As of 2024, I’ve spilled a couple drops of wine on the couch—each time, they’ve completely wiped off without a problem). The two-seater with the lounge portion is great for friends to sit on when they’re facing the dining table or the kitchen and provides an extra spot to lean up against when we’re watching a movie or hanging out with a larger group, so I’d highly recommend opting for the side chaise if you have the space. All in all with the discounts I received, I’d say that I’m happy with the sofa and the timely customer service I received from Floyd.
Other Options to Consider for $2,500 ish
I’d look into the Muse Sofa by Sarah Ellison, Herman Miller Wilkes Sofa, a set of modular pieces from Anthropologies’ Kori collection or the Harmony sectional from West Elm. Thanks for reading! Hope you found this helpful in your search for an ideal sofa.
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