Finding Furniture That Doesn't Suck (And Actually Looks Good)

So here's the thing about HORNE—we started this whole thing because, honestly, shopping for furniture was driving us crazy. Like, you'd find something gorgeous and it would fall apart in two months. Or you'd find something built like a tank but it looked like it belonged in an office from 1987.

About Those Sectionals Everyone Obsesses Over

Sectionals are weird, right? They're probably the most important piece of furniture you'll buy for your living room, but somehow nobody talks about how hard they are to get right.
And don't get me started on trying to find a decent sofa l shape that actually fits through your front door. Measured mine three times and still held my breath during delivery. We've been working with these brands for years now, and I've learned some stuff.

Skargaarden—okay, this is going to sound crazy, but their outdoor furniture is so nice that people keep it inside. I had one customer who put their outdoor sofa in her living room because she loved it so much. The materials are just incredible, plus it handles spills like a champ (learned that the hard way when I spilled red wine on the display model).

Muuto is what happens when Scandinavians decide to make furniture. Everything's clean and minimalist, but somehow it doesn't feel cold or uncomfortable. I've got their Outline sofa at home and guests always ask where I got it. The cushions still look perfect after three years, which is saying something considering my nephew uses it as a trampoline.

Cane Line's modular sofa sectionals are perfect for people who can't make up their minds. You know how sometimes you arrange your living room, hate it, then spend the weekend moving everything around? With their modular Sectionals, you can actually do that without throwing your back out. Plus, their materials are ridiculously durable—we've had the same display piece for four years and it still looks new.

Accent Chairs and Random Things That Make Spaces Better

This is where shopping gets fun. Gubi makes these chairs that are basically sculptures you can sit on. I mean, some of them are weird in the best way possible. We have this one chair that everyone either loves or hates—there's no middle ground. But when people love it, they really love it.

Woud has this way of making things that look expensive but aren't completely insane price-wise. Their stuff works in fancy apartments and normal houses alike. It's that sweet spot between "wow that's nice" and "I can actually afford it."

And shelving—look, I know shelving isn't sexy, but good shelving can save your sanity. We've got floating shelves that make your stuff look intentional instead of cluttered, and bigger pieces for people who actually have books (remember those?). Plus a lot of the storage pieces we carry do double duty—like ottomans that open up, or coffee tables with hidden compartments.

Stuff I Actually Recommend (Because I Use It)

Skargaarden Anholt Sofa: I bought this for my back deck two summers ago. It's survived two toddlers, a dog who thinks he's still a puppy, and some pretty nasty storms. Still looks amazing.

Cane Line Conic Modular Sofa: My sister has this small l shaped couch setup in her tiny apartment. She rearranges it at least once a month and somehow makes it work differently every time. The fabric's held up to everything including her cat who thinks scratching is an art form.

Muuto Outline Sofa: Clean and comfortable without being boring. I keep meaning to add some crazy throw pillows to mine but honestly, it looks good as is.

Woud Level Coffee Table: This thing's been through three roommate changes and still makes me happy. Simple design, actually holds stuff, doesn't take up too much space.

Why These Brands Don't Drive Us Crazy

After dealing with furniture returns and angry customers for way too long, we got picky. Really picky. Especially with l shape sofa configurations - those things are nightmares to return if they don't work out. These brands—Skargaarden, Muuto, Cane Line, Gubi, Woud—they just don't make stuff that falls apart.

I remember our first big Cane Line order. We were nervous because the pieces looked almost too good, you know? But years later, and we've had maybe three warranty claims total. That's out of hundreds of pieces. Compare that to some other brands we used to carry... well, let's just say we don't carry them anymore.

Come See This Stuff in Person

Honestly, just come in and sit on things. Touch the fabrics. See how the pieces feel in a real space. Our showroom isn't huge but we've got enough to give you a good idea of what works.

The team here actually knows what they're talking about (shocking, I know). We can tell you which sofas work with pets, which chairs are good for people with bad backs, which coffee tables won't water stain if you forget to use coasters. Because real life happens, and your furniture should be able to handle it.

Plus, we're not trying to sell you the most expensive thing we have. We're trying to find you something you'll actually love five years from now. There's a difference.