Homebody Reclining Sectional Review
I wanted to share an honest review of our Homebody reclining sectional… so many of you have asked, and having lived with it for six months now, I’m ready to share my thoughts! Click through for an in depth look at our new sofa, a complete list of my pros & cons, a closer look at the fabric selections, and an FAQ.
When designing our basement media room, our floor plan was proving difficult to finalize- especially being open concept to the basement bar. The linear shaped space required long and narrow seating, and Emmett had also requested I integrate a recliner (he was thinking a chair)… which further complicated the design plan, and a recliner is NOT an aesthetic I’m a fan of. Months of searching finally led me to the Homebody sofa. I was cautiously optimistic, but the sofa had reclining options, their configurations could be customized to fit our odd-shaped room, and aesthetically speaking- the designer in me felt we had finally landed on a good looking option to meet both our needs. I committed and placed the order.
Performance Fabric & Construction
If you’re considering a Homebody sofa, you can order a fabric swatch kit for $6 on their website- which I highly recommend. If you’ve read my post, 10 Things to Consider when Ordering Custom Upholstery, you already know this is well worth the effort. I labeled a photo of my swatches for you above.
I opted for linen and coconut performance fabric. All of their fabrics are performance labeled…
- Stain Resistant
- Pet-Friendly
- Commercial Grade
- Oeko-Tex® Certified
- Free of PFCs, PFOAs,and PFAs; free of forever chemicals
- 100% poly
Shipping & Assembly
The sofa only took four weeks to ship, which is very quick in comparison to custom or designer upholstery I’m accustomed to ordering. Our new sectional arrived in a LOT of boxes- for some reason, I wasn’t expecting that many. Everything was well packaged, but we opted for Homebody’s free shipping (outside delivery), and I’m not exaggerating- there was a mountain of boxes to haul downstairs. Aside from the moving workout, assembly was really easy… no tools required. We plugged everything in, put the cushions in the appropriate place, and were ready to enjoy the sectional right away (no weird smells or off-gassing).
Reclining & Features
We have the six piece U-shaped sectional with two recliners in the center section. It spans 168″ wide by 86″ deep. Because the two center seats recline, we have an ottoman “coffee table” with casters that can easily be rolled forward to accommodate the footrests (more on the ottoman coming soon).
From a design point of view, there are a few things I really love about this sectional… the simple arm style, the flange on the cushions, and the neutral performance fabric. Those elements make for an aesthetically pleasing sofa.
From a functional perspective, I knew we’d appreciate the reclining seats, but what I didn’t expect to love so much was the USB charging ports. We use those all the time.
One other thing I wanted to point out was the space needed to recline. Only two inches is required between the back of the sofa and the wall for reclining… meaning, this sofa doesn’t have to float in the middle of the room, taking of precious space if you’re short on room (like our floor plan). It functions while looking like a standard (non reclining) sofa, which I really appreciate. Look how close the sofa is to the wall…
Configurations
Click directly on each sofa below to be redirected.
one piece // two piece // three piece // four piece // five piece // six piece // seven piece
You can also customize how many recliners you’d like (we have two in the middle seats), and you can also add additional ottomans. You’re able to specify with or without an arm (and on what side), as well. These are all totally customizable.
Pros & Cons
I wanted to summarize and put together a quick list of my top pros and cons for this sectional. Overall, I’d definitely purchase this again and would recommend if you’re on the hunt for an aesthetically pleasing reclining sofa- as it’s definitely the best looking one on the market! Here are my quick notes and honest thoughts:
Pros…
- Reclines (without looking like it reclines)
- Quick (free) delivery and lead-time (faster than other designer sofa brands)
- Phone charging ports are very convenient (something I didn’t know I wanted or needed)
- Comfortable and spacious (extra large seats)
- Durable performance fabric (with classic color choices)
- Customizable modular planning (to fit multiple floor plans & select number of recliners)
- Nice aesthetic & overall design (putting my designer stamp of approval on this one)
- Requires minimal space for reclining (smaller footprint)
- Easy assembly (no tools required)
- Cushions can be flipped for a firmer or softer seat
- Pet and kid friendly (easy clean up)
- Nice design details (flange edge)
- Quality construction (good, heavy duty craftsmanship)
Cons…
- Cushions are difficult to fluff and style because they’re oversized (and heavy)
- Wide arms and deep seats make reaching a side table difficult (to grab a drink, etc)
- Can look messy if not maintained (must fluff after use to avoid)
- Requires assembly (while it is easy- it does take time with lots of boxes to break down)
- There is a “break in” period (unlike fully down sofas, it took some use & fluffing to break it in)
- The adjustable head rests don’t do much (haven’t found ourselves using those)
FAQ
We have the U-shape (6-piece) sectional with two center recliners and for the amount of seating and size, it’s the same price I’d pay for a large down, designer sectional. Given it has recliners and electrical components, I’d say it’s definitely worth the price. I also factor in cleanability and performance fabric, which I’m always willing to pay extra for.
I would! So far it has been durable and easy to clean.
So far… spot cleaning and a lot of fluffing. This sofa can look messy if you don’t fluff the cushions after use. The designer in me, likes to have non crinkled cushions.
My favorite place to sit is in either corner… surprisingly not the reclining sections in the center. I’m 5’6″ and short enough to fully extend on either edge, so I nestle into the cozy corners with the dogs. My favorite thing is the scale! This sofa perfectly fits our space and is super roomy- plenty of seating for family & friends.
Ohhh yeah. I panicked when the dogs jumped up with muddy paws that first time, but it came right out. Since then, I’ve also spilled coffee. You’d never know about the mud or coffee spills. The performance fabric has been easy to clean. At some point, I’ll test machine washing the slipcovers, too. I’ll be sure to report back!
Related
If you’re interested in more information on our basement living space or are looking for additional sofa or furniture related blog posts, I’ll link some for you below…
- Basement Media Room Reveal
- Family & Pet Friendly Sofas
- 45 Designer Approved Furniture Finds from Amazon
- Basement Bar Reveal
- How to Choose a White Slipcovered Sofa
- Basement Renovation Design Plan
I hope this post was helpful if you’re considering a Homebody sofa or sectional! Feel free to drop additional questions for me in the comment section below. If and when this sofa goes on sale… I’ll also be keeping an eye out and will let you know. This sectional fits our basement media room floor plan so well and I’m thankful to finally have a spacious, comfortable seating area our family can enjoy. We’ll see how it holds up in the coming months and years. We’ve really been loving it!