Skylar's Home & Patio Furniture vs Lulu and Georgia: Who Has Better Couches?

Skylar’s Home & Patio Furniture is one of those rare furniture stores where the experience feels as thoughtful as the pieces themselves. Their indoor sofas are built in Los Angeles with solid hardwood frames and customizable fabric options, which is something you usually only see at brands two or three price tiers higher. Add their outdoor collections, which are designed to stand up to coastal weather, and the brand becomes a one-stop shop for real California living.

On the flip side, there are a few things to know before you buy. Custom orders are final sale, which is standard for small-batch manufacturers, but still something to commit to confidently. Lead times can vary based on the model and upholstery choices, and delivery fees for White Glove service aren’t listed upfront, so you’ll need to get those numbers directly from the showroom. None of these are deal-breakers, just good to understand ahead of time.

Where Skylar’s shines is in how personal the experience feels. There’s no overly scripted sales approach here. Staff actually remember people, walk them through fabrics, and help tailor sectional layouts to real floor plans. And since most sofas come with a lifetime frame warranty, the long-term value is genuinely strong. It’s comfort-forward furniture designed for movie nights, lazy Saturdays, and everyday life, not just showroom photos.

If your style leans warm, relaxed, and lived-in rather than trendy and temporary, Skylar’s fits that lane beautifully.

Lulu and Georgia furniture partners with designers to offer exclusive sofa styles, which are absolutely gorgeous. However, they also supply couches from third-party manufacturers. This results in some couches being made in the USA while others are imported from overseas. However, the quality of construction is good regardless of their origins. On top of that, we love the fact that they’re a female-founded company. Lulu and Georgia also puts an emphasis on sustainability, especially as part of their future plans. It's always a plus!

We do wish that Lulu and Georgia’s customer focus were stronger. You can’t return their made-to-order couches, but they do have a 60-day return window for their In-Stock or Ready-to-Ship couches (if you can stomach the 25% fee). But their lack of couch warranties is a real killer. On top of that, their limited fabric options and limited customizations are also disappointing. These shortcomings could be overlooked, but Lulu and Georgia’s prices are also quite high compared to competitors. When standard, 3-seater sofas are $3,000 to $4,000 you’d hope for more peace of mind with your purchase.