New Sofa Review

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I receive numerous questions every time I post a photo of our new Maiden Home sofa, so I thought I’d put all of the info in one place for you. This is not a sponsored post. This is my honest review!

What we purchased

We purchased a 100″ Wide Dune Sofa with the two-back pillow option in khaki. We also purchased the Dune chair-and-a-half, also in khaki. The chair-and-a-half comes in a single size and only in the scatterback pillow option.

Ordering & Delivery

The ordering process was rather impressive. First, I ordered fabric swatches which were free and arrived within a few days. I immediately received a personal follow-up email from a Maiden Home Design Advisor offering to help in my purchasing decision. It was nice to have someone’s actual email address on hand rather than a generic support email. Once I placed the order, I received weekly email updates on it’s status and it was scheduled for delivery within the promised six weeks. There were a few mix ups on delivery day but eventually, we had our new sofas and I was happy with how the team handled the issues.

Aesthetic

These sofas are definitely more beautiful in person. I love the laid-back vibes of the washed linen slipcovers which are elevated a bit by the sofa’s super clean lines. The color also looks much better than I had anticipated from the samples. In my opinion, the fabric samples are too small to get a good feel for the color. I should have asked my design advisor for larger samples and/or real-life photos but I didn’t think of it at the time.

Comfort

Our chair-and-a-half is extremely comfortable. It has just the right amount of density and the scatterback pillows make it really easy to adjust the cushioning to your liking. Our sofa, while still very nice, is not as comfortable as I had hoped. The bench cushion is very dense and the two-back pillow option is not great for cradling your back. This is a conversation sofa more than it is a movie-marathon sofa and will likely serve as such in our next home.

(Note that none of the cushions are attached in any way. The back pillows need to be adjusted back to shape often, but the seat cushions are heavy enough that they don’t move or slide at all.)

I have also had trouble with feathers poking through the bench cushion. This is something that they said wouldn’t happen because of the thick inner lining, but it does and it’s kind of annoying. I’m not sure if this will lessen over time or not.

Update: I thought it was worth mentioning that I am fairly short and I still find that the back rest is too low to provide any meaningful support.

Durability

The fabric is power-washed linen and seems to resist liquids and light stains pretty well. Water beads right off of it. All of the covers are removable and machine-washable which is a HUGE reason why we went with this sofa. Even in a light color, it’s fairly pet and kid-friendly. I’ve washed it once so far and was surprised by how easy it was to put the covers back on.

Unfortunately, I’m also starting to see some pilling in the spots where we sit most often. This was another thing they said wouldn’t happen so I’m keeping an eye on it and hoping it doesn’t get worse over time.

Update: The pilling seemed to rapidly get worse so I reached out to Maiden Home. Their response was, essentially, that it was our clothing and not the sofa fabric that caused the pilling. They suggested that I shave the sofa from time to time. They did offer to send a new cover but I’m not sure how that would solve the problem given their explanation. I wasn’t thrilled with their response in this case.

Final Verdict

If these pieces stand up over time, I would definitely consider purchasing from Maiden Home again in the future. I love that they make custom furniture more accessible while still maintaining strict quality standards and I appreciate the very hands-on customer experience. I’ll keep you updated!

If you like this minimalist slip-cover style but want to purchase elsewhere, I’ve rounded up some similar options.

Update: I typically shy away from recommending Maiden Home after this experience. After having the sofa for some time, I’ve added some updates to my sections above for additional detail. Please feel free to send me any questions you have!

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