Curious to know which brand's couches will win your heart: Home Depot or Floyd? Join us on a sofa safari to uncover the comfiest seating options for your space!
Alex Back | Couch.com CEO & Founder
Step into the ring for a sofa showdown between Home Depot and Floyd. Are you curious about which brand will reign supreme when it comes to your living room centerpiece? Let's unravel the mystery and discover the heavyweight champion of couches.
Side By Side
Features
Home Depot
Floyd
Made to Order Lead Times
N/A
N/A
Free Shipping Option
White Glove Delivery Option
Varies
Return Option
Warranty Included
Financing Option
Home Depot Credit Card / Project Loans
Affirm
Assembly Required
Varies
Varies
Large Fabric Selection
Free Swatches Available
Manufacturing Origin
USA + Import
USA + Import
Avg. 3-Seat Couch Price
$-$$$
$$-$$$
Exploring the styles, durability, sustainability, and overall value of Home Depot and Floyd reveals key differences. Home Depot provides a vast range suitable for various budgets, focusing on durability and customer value. In contrast, Floyd concentrates on modern, stylish designs with unique fabric collections, appealing to mid-range to premium buyers. While Home Depot offers affordability and variety, Floyd shines with its trendy designs and stylish fabric selections, catering to buyers looking for a chic sofa that adds flair to their space.
BRAND #1: Home Depot
Home Depot, the home improvement titan, has carved a significant niche in the furniture market with its wide range of affordable and stylish sofas. Their focus on convenience and value is evident in their expansive online marketplace, quick delivery options, and hassle-free return policy. While their primary strength lies in affordability and variety, they are also making strides in sustainability, incorporating more eco-friendly materials and practices into their offerings.
Home Depot | Brand Summary
Home Depot is a household name for a reason. Their furniture marketplace is a true marketplace and Home Depot does not actually manufacture any couches. They've got a ton of sofa options – some better than others, as you'd expect. The beauty of it is, you might be surprised by some of the styles and quality they offer, especially if you're used to browsing those pricey designer showrooms. Overall, you'll find decent quality for the price, and a no-hassle shopping experience. If you value convenience and want a sofa without the fancy showroom fuss, they're worth checking out.
Let's face it, sometimes the whole sofa buying process can be overwhelming. Home Depot cuts through that noise. Their website is easy to navigate, prices are clear, and you can often get your sofa delivered sooner than you think. If that "get-it-done" attitude sounds good, Home Depot could be your sofa solution.
Home Depot's sofa selection is like a giant candy store – a dizzying array of styles, colors, and price points to satisfy every taste and budget. Whether you're furnishing your first apartment or looking for a luxe leather sectional, Home Depot has you covered. They've got your back with free shipping on many sofas, white glove delivery for the ultimate convenience, and even a 1-year warranty (some with lifetime!) to give you peace of mind.
But hey, even candy stores have their downsides. With so many options comes varying quality, so do your homework before you buy. Don't expect hand-crafted masterpieces for those bargain prices, but hey, there are some hidden gems in the mix. And while their return policy is pretty standard, you'll be on the hook for return shipping if you change your mind.
So, if you're the "get-it-done" type who values convenience and affordability, Home Depot might just be your one-stop-shop for that perfect sofa. Just be sure to read the fine print and manage your expectations accordingly.
Floyd is an online-only retailer that was founded in 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The company's first product was called the Floyd Leg and was as simple as it sounds – a leg that could transform any flat object into a table. This simple design philosophy is evident across all their products, even their website.
Floyd | Brand Summary
Floyd has a very well-designed website that also reflects the design principles of their limited couch offerings. But once you peel back the glamorous veneer, you might be disappointed by the overall quality, customer focus, and lead times. There’s a lot to love with Floyd, but the fact that they only have 3 couch options means that you’d expect them to absolutely nail everything else. Unfortunately, they fall short, especially at their price range.
The first thing you’ll notice about Floyd is how special and stylish their sofas are. And that really is the company’s main draw. They also have one of the most unique and eye-catching fabric collections we’ve ever seen. Some fabrics are recycled cotton. Others have multi-colored cross-weaves. Some are made from Norwegian and New Zealand wool. Fancy! Their signature sofa (aptly named “The Sofa”) has an industrial, reclaimed look to it. Everything about Floyd’s design sensibility is simply cool.
Floyd does provide a 1 year warranty on their craftsmanship. Customers can also purchase an extended warranty through Mulberry that provides coverage for any type of accident or damage.
Although Floyd does not offer white glove delivery options, only The Sofa requires any assembly. And even then, it’s rather simple and straightforward. You won’t have a marital crisis trying to assemble it.
But there are certainly downsides to Floyd. They have unexpectedly long lead times for their limited offering. It can often take 6-10 weeks before a couch ships out. Shipping also costs 12% of your order total (max $299).
The material quality for the price is OK if you’re buying a smaller couch. But you can easily spend $3,000+ on a Floyd couch. At that price point we’d like to see higher quality cushion fill and sturdier frames.
In the battle of the couch titans, Home Depot claims victory with its extensive range, durable options, and affordable pricing. The convenience, variety, and quality Home Depot provides make it the ideal choice for buyers seeking both style and value in their sofa purchase, setting it apart as the ultimate winner in this sofa showdown.
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.
