Seeking the coziest crusader for your living room: Could it be APT2B or FÜLHAUS? Step into the realm of comfort and style as these sofa stalwarts battle it out, revealing who reigns supreme in the world of seating indulgence.
Alex Back | Couch.com CEO & Founder
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Get your popcorn ready as we step into the ring for the title fight between APT2B and FÜLHAUS! It's a clash of the couch titans, each brand vying for the top spot in the world of trendy and cozy seating. Are you curious to know who takes home the golden sofa trophy?
Side By Side
Features
Apt2B
Fülhaus
Made to Order Lead Times
2-4 weeks
Free Shipping Option
White Glove Delivery Option
$149
Return Option
Warranty Included
Financing Option
Bread Pay
Assembly Required
Varies
Large Fabric Selection
Free Swatches Available
Manufacturing Origin
USA + Import
Avg. 3-Seat Couch Price
$$$
Examining style, durability, sustainability, and overall value, both APT2B and FÜLHAUS shine in different aspects. APT2B excels in offering a diverse range of durable styles and materials at a mid-range price point, providing excellent value for those seeking quality and customization. Meanwhile, FÜLHAUS stands out in modern and sustainable design, offering a premium experience with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Depending on your preferences, APT2B could be the go-to for reliable comfort and value, while FÜLHAUS appeals to those inclined towards cutting-edge design and premium quality.
BRAND #1: Apt2B
Apt2B was founded in 2010 with the goal of providing customizable, USA made apartment size sofas at an affordable price. They've since expanded their offering to include sectionals, sofa beds, and more. Apt2B was recently acquired by The RoomPlace.
Apt2B | Brand Summary
Apt2B is a really fantastic option if you’re looking for a couch, sleeper sofa, or sectional that’s made in the USA, customizable, is made from quality materials, and ships quick. The delivery process is smooth and stress-free, highlighting the convenience from order placement to receiving the product.
But Apt2B furniture also offers “exclusive import” products that are manufactured overseas and don’t match the rest of their quality. This leads to a bit of an identity crisis on the website and weakens their overall rating. For the sake of this review I will mostly be focusing on their collection of Made in the USA couches, which is also what you should do when shopping at Apt2B.
Couch Potato Note: Like Joybird, I’d recommend that you only order Apt2B couches when they’re on sale (and they’re almost always on sale).
Apt2B has a bit of a split personality when it comes to their couch offerings. They have high-quality, made-in-the-USA sofas, but they also sell cheaper, lower-quality, imported couches. It can be hard to tell which is which when shopping on their website. Their imported couches do not have a warranty, and their USA-made couches essentially have a 1-year warranty despite language promoting a lifetime warranty. A lack of brick-and-mortar locations makes it difficult to judge Apt2B’s quality and comfort in person.
However, they have an excellent range of USA-made couch sizes and styles available in dozens of fabrics. They sell large 2-piece sectional sofas, sectional sleeper sofas, apartment-size sofas, and big modular couches. If you want mid-century modern couches or modern couches you’ll have plenty to choose from at Apt2B furniture. Apt2B also has some of the fastest lead times for custom-built, USA-made sofas we’ve ever seen. The icing on the cake? Apt2B uses high-quality materials, especially at their competitive, mid-tier price point. Plus, every upholstery fabric option is the same price, so you can customize to your heart’s content.
Fülhaus is all about cutting-edge design trends. Most furniture brands that cater to rental properties are a hot mess of institutional and bland looking furniture and decor. Fülhaus helps with getting your rental property looking good, functional, and ready for guests with minimal fuss. Ludwig, their AI, streamlines the design process like nothing I've seen before. And their whole end-to-end service seems like a lifesaver for busy hosts and rental property owners who'd rather be booking guests than assembling furniture. Check out our exclusive interview below and read the full scoop HERE
In the clash of couch brands, the victory goes to FÜLHAUS. Offering a unique blend of modern design, sustainability, and top-notch customer service, FÜLHAUS takes the lead as the ultimate sofa expert. With a commitment to excellence and style, FÜLHAUS stands as the prime choice for those seeking a premium seating experience.
Alex Back
Couch.com CEO & Founder
Alex Back is the founder and CEO of Couch.com. Previously, he was the co-founder and COO of the popular furniture brand, Apt2B, which was acquired by a large US retail furniture chain in 2018. He worked to integrate Apt2B, one of the very first online furniture retailers on the Shopify platform, into the operations of the 100 year old larger business entity and was deeply immersed in the business operations of both online and brick and mortar retail for 4 years before leaving in 2023 to start Couch.com. Working in various parts of the furniture industry since 2004, he has 20 years experience in retail sales, e-commerce, marketing, operations, logistics and wholesale manufacturing and distribution. He has worked extensively with partners such as Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond and Amazon and his work has been highlighted in many publications such as Forbes, CNN and HGTV, among others. Alex is delighted to bring his experience and authority on couches and the furniture industry to this platform, along with many of his industry colleagues who are helping him keep the Couch.com audience informed and engaged on a daily basis.
