High-end furniture brands such as Restoration Hardware (RH) and Crate & Barrel have introduced collections and individual pieces that exude luxury — not just in look but also in feel. In recent years, social media has been buzzing over the viral Cloud Couch from RH and Crate and Barrel Axis collection as the must-have pieces to have in your home. But let’s be honest: not all of us have Kendall Jenner’s money to spend on a luxury sofa.
So, what do shoppers do? They turn to furniture dupes to try and get the best of both worlds.
Here at Living Designs Furniture, we love a good deal and helping our customers save money; however, we also want to educate shoppers like you on how to find furniture dupes that will actually be worth your money.
As a local furniture manufacturer right here in Houston, Living Designs Furniture allows you to customize your very own high-end furniture dupes to match your exact needs and style preferences for better prices.
The cons of mass-produced dupe furniture
Dupe is an internet term for “duplicate” or a product that is a similar alternative to a high-end item. Some furniture companies create and sell furniture dupes to customers who love a piece of furniture but can’t justify paying the high price tag of the original. Designer furniture dupes have always existed, but dupe trends took off on social media during the pandemic when economic times were tough. You can get the look of luxury without draining your budget…what’s the catch?
If you purchase high-end furniture dupes from other furniture stores, you can run into these issues:
- The dupe furniture will be made of low-quality materials
- The dupe furniture will not look as luxurious as the original
- The dupe furniture may need to be replaced after a few years
- The dupe furniture will not be customizable
- The dupe furniture may not be the right size or shape for your space
- The dupe furniture may fall out of trend (and you will fall out of love with it)
In short, while a dupe may come with a lower price tag, there is no guarantee that the quality and comfort of the furniture will meet your standards or expectations. However, this does not mean that finding quality and affordable high-end furniture dupes is impossible.
In fact, with Living Designs Furniture, finding the perfect high-end furniture dupes for your home is simple and attainable. Let our experts explain how.
How LDF provides the luxury look and feel for less
We’re going to walk you through how you can go about obtaining the perfect designer furniture dupe for your home with Living Designs Furniture. Let’s say you fall in love with the Crate and Barrel Axis sectional, a very stylish, spacious, and well-reviewed sofa — but dropping almost $5,000 on a sectional is not in your budget. Here is how you can get the best Crate and Barrel Axis dupe today:
Step 1: Speak to an expert
Because we are a furniture manufacturer, you can build your own sectional and other pieces with the help of our experts and craftsmen, which will be precisely what you’re looking for. So, how do we bring your own Axis sectional to life?
We highly recommend booking a free design consultation (walk-ins are also welcome) where you can show inspirational photos or other ideas to our experts. From there, they will discuss the plan to create your piece so that it is perfect. Our experts will need to know the following information:
- Your room dimensions: What size does the furniture need to be to fit perfectly into your desired room? This is essential information for our designers — especially if you want a 3- or 4-piece sectional.
- Your style preferences: You can customize the feel, materials, textures, and patterns of your piece to reflect exactly what you want!
- Your lifestyle: We consider your household’s daily needs and habits to recommend furniture that fits your lifestyle — from kid-friendly fabrics to configurations perfect for entertaining or relaxing.
- Your budget: Our experts work within your budget so you can have everything you want at a price that works for you.
Step 2: Make it your own
We make the best custom furniture in Houston because we can upgrade your high-end dupe with better features. Many shoppers rave about the Axis collection because they can customize the sofa’s depth and the piece’s height. Living Designs Furniture has all of the same capabilities with added customization options:
- The depth, length, and height
- The comfort level of the cushions
- The sofa upholstery (endless fabric options and colors to choose from)
- The piece’s accents
- The shape, if desired
- The size
- And more!
It’s always good to have a base starting point for customizations. For example, our Midtown Collection and Heights Collection feature pieces with similar aesthetics to the Axis Collection — contemporary yet clean silhouettes that blend effortlessly into any space — but can be customized in any way you see fit. No more “just right;” we only believe in “perfect.”
Step 3: Enjoy the lower prices
While designer furniture dupes may cost less upfront, their lower quality often ends up being more expensive in the long run. We believe in a different standard.
Our furniture is unmatched in quality and value. We make top-quality luxury furniture for less by cutting out the middleman and making everything in-house at our Downtown Houston factory. Our factory-direct model allows us to pass down our lower prices to our wonderful customers. No need to pay for high-end brand names when you can experience better quality and customizable comfort for less!
Whoever said that custom furniture is unattainable has never been to Living Designs Furniture. Let us show you what we can create for you.
Your dream furniture is just one visit away
Known for our viral twist on the custom Cloud Couch, Living Designs Furniture has a reputation for elevating high-end furniture dupes with our customization capabilities. Cultivating pieces that are built for you but inspired by luxury brands is a great way to create a space that feels true to you.
What is the best site for dupe furniture? Our website showcases our featured furniture collections that can be customized, as well as what we have in stock in our showrooms (great for inspiration)! Our products are guaranteed to be durable and long-lasting without compromising style or comfort. With us, you truly can have it all.
Visit a showroom today to experience our top-quality furniture made right here in Houston. Your home and your wallet will thank you for it.
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