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Modular, velvet, a timely arrival—what more could you ask for in a sofa?
I've been on a mission to bring more color into my home. I recently repainted my living room after a color psychology consultation, so naturally, looking at my furniture was the next step! Everything in my living room was gray and didn't reflect the personality or feeling I desired entering my home. Thankfully, Albany Park contacted me right on time to ask if I was interested in reviewing their Kova L-Shape Sofa + Ottoman. I took a hard look at my gray velvet chesterfield sofa, reflected on the fact it often felt like it doubled as a space-heater when I sat on it, and knew it was time to swap it out.
When it comes to furniture, it is important to choose pieces that embody comfort, style, and a welcoming spirit! The array of styles, colors, and fabric options available through Albany Park made it easy to say yes to a cobalt blue velvet sofa. The DTC furniture brand offers sofas, armchairs, sectionals, and ottomans that can be sent to your front door in under a month. That's right, you don't have to sit on your living room floor counting down the days until it arrives.
Albany Park's website is simple to navigate and offers high-quality images of its furniture from every angle. The descriptions of each break down what you'll be receiving, fabric options, and the size of the Kova sofa—in my case 121- by 34- by 79-inches. I quickly received notifications on the status of my sofa-in-a-box and arranged the arrival date.
If you've ever tried carrying a mattress up your stairs or spent a weekend convincing friends to help you lug antique furniture into your home, they will be happy to know Albany Park isn't a major strain on the lower back. The sofa arrives in separate boxes (the company sent six) and I was able to bring them in with the help of my sibling.
As someone who isn't the best at building furniture or understanding the tiny written instructions, I was fully prepared to feel stumped after I opened the six boxes. I called my sister to assist me with the unboxing process. As visual learners, we watched the assembly video available on the website on loop until we understood how to put the sofa in place rather than read the instructions. We were relieved to find that tools weren't needed!
The sofa is modular and I decided to play around on how it could fit in my living room. We arranged the base first and realized we should've marked which back frame and armrest belonged to each base. There are metal attachments under each that have to be snapped into place. You'll know if you chose the wrong arm or backrest if there are gaps between like a puzzle. Underneath each base are metal attachments to connect the sofa to ensure stability and the sofa won't slide whenever you sit down.
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I love entering my home and admiring the berry blue color of the sofa. I was very curious to find out how it would fill my living room and I'm not disappointed. The design is attention-grabbing without feeling like it is the focal point of my living room. It honestly makes the room look bigger! Plus, my old couch didn't have enough room to seat frequent guests even with a matching accent chair. If your living room has limited space, the brand also offers smaller sofas that you can build upon in the future.
Care and Maintenance: You definitely have to fluff the pillows and cushions after sitting to maintain the look of the sofa, but it's not a major lift or inconvenience. If you host movie nights often, the cushion covers can be removed and vacuumed.
Comfort: I thought the couch would more of a "cloud couch" style but the feather-fiber blend is supple and firm. It doesn't feel like you're sinking when you sit down or as if the sofa isn't supportive. You can easily lay down and read a book without feeling uncomfortable (I sneak in a nap when I can). I would also suggest committing to preparing a throw-pillow shopping spree to fill up the sofa. Albany Park includes side and back cushions but I like adding throw pillows to add color and a plush feel when lounging.
Overall, I'm happy to share with my guests that the sofa they're obsessing over arrived in a box, hassle-free.
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Medgina Saint-Elien is House Beautiful's associate shopping editor. She covers everything your home is missing. She writes about exciting new launches, hands-on product reviews, shopping guides for every corner of your space, and the "lightbulb" moments in every maker's story. The writer and poet champions the work of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the design and beauty industry. When she isn’t categorizing memes, she can be found looking at sneakers. Her work has been published in Byrdie, Snapchat, and more.
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