Custom furniture has come to the masses. Many affordable, mainstream retailers offer custom fabrics, sizes and cushions. Here’s a look at custom sofa programs at some popular retailers.
o Pier One
Customize: Color
How it works: Three sofa styles are available in four different colors.
Cost: $699.95-$799.95
How long it takes: 14 days
oCrate and Barrel
Customize: Fabric, color, size, cushions
How it works: All of the store’s upholstery collection is available in the store’s 2,000-plus fabrics, or you can bring your own. You can also customize frame size and cushion core (what’s inside the cushion) on a few select sofa styles.
Cost: Varies depending on the sofa style and fabric chosen.
How long it takes: Eight to 10 weeks.
oRoom and Board
Customize: Fabric, color
How it works: You can put any fabric on any frame; pick from the store’s more than 240 fabrics or bring your own.
Cost: Varies. One example: The Metro three-cushion, 88-inch sofa, usually $1,399 in its stock polyester microsuede, costs $1,799 when customized in velvet.