Blu Dot vs. Floyd

Blu Dot
Floyd

Brand

bludot.com/
Our Verdict
3 / 5 STARS

Buy if you love the beautiful, modern high-end design but not for comfort.

Made In: ★★★★☆

Sustainability: ★☆☆☆☆

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★☆☆

See in-person?: ★★★★★

Upholstery: ★★☆☆☆

Customization: ★☆☆☆☆

Comfort: ★★★☆☆

Modularity: ★★★☆☆

Lead Times: ★★★★☆

Financing: ★★★★☆

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★☆

Assembly: ★★★★☆

Return Policy: ★★★☆☆

Home Trial: ★★★☆☆

Warranty: ☆☆☆☆☆

floydhome.com
Our Verdict
3 / 5 STARS

Respect their simplicity and sustainability goals but they only have two looks and they are definitely not for everyone.

Made In: ★★★★★

Sustainability: ★★★☆☆

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★☆☆

See in-person?: ★★★☆☆

Upholstery: ★★★☆☆

Customization: ★☆☆☆☆

Comfort: ★★☆☆☆

Modularity: ★★★★☆

Lead Times: ★★★☆☆

Financing: ★★★★☆

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★☆

Assembly: ★★★★☆

Return Policy: ★★★☆☆

Home Trial: ☆☆☆☆☆

Warranty: ★★★★☆

Company Details

Background

Made In

China & USA

About

"We design everything we make. Blu Dot was founded twenty years ago by designers. We built a business to support our design habit and to have control of the entire process, from product development through the customer experience. Everything that we make and sell was designed right here, in our studio, in Minneapolis."

Categories

Living, Bedroom, Dinning, Office, Lighting, Outdoor

Value Props

• We design everything we make
• Modern furniture made to last.
• Good design is a beautiful process.

Made In

manufactured with partners across the US

About

"Floyd began because we were tired of disposable furniture. So we set out to design products of lasting quality for how people live today. Furniture should be made for the home, not the landfill. Made with materials that last. It’s a different way of making furniture. We call it furniture for keeping."

Categories

Sofas, Bed, Tables, Storage, Outdoor, Accessories

Value Props

• Sustainability
• Take-apart-able
• Tested to Last.
• Designed in Detroit.
• #Goeswithanywhere

Sustainability

"One of our core design principles is efficiency. We push for efficiency in every aspect of a product, from the use of materials, to machining and production, to packaging and transportation. With higher efficiency, we use fewer resources and make a smaller environmental footprint. Additionally, during the design process we consider the environmental impact of each decision we make and, whenever possible, choose the option that has a smaller impact on the environment. We also believe that buying good designs that last is a great way to be environmentally friendly."

"We began Floyd out of a reaction to disposable furniture. At Floyd, we believe furniture should be made for the home, not the landfill."

• Floyd Resale & Refurbishment program launched

2025 Sustainability Goals:
• Ensure 70% of material comes from either recycled or renewable sources
• Minimize packing materials and eliminate single use plastics.
• Use 100% FSC certified wood across all products.
• Measure, disclose, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our supply chain.

The Sofas

Pros & Cons

Pros:
Unique designs made in-house
• Very clean & simple designs
• Quality materials
• Pretty transparent design process
• Free Swatches

Cons:
High price point
• No reviews on website
• Not many options, limited upholsteries

Pros:
• Sustainability efforts
• Easy assembly
• Pet-friendly fabrics
• "Take-apart-able"
• Free Swatches

Cons:
Limited options & styles
• Cushion covers not removable
• Style not for everyone.
• Expensive

3-Seater Sofa Starting at Price

$1,599

$1,495

Customization

Upholstery

3 types (fabric, velvet, leather), limited colors. Depends on product line

Other Options:

Limited; fabric & leg finish

Upholstery

Total # of Swatches: 10 (5 on "The Sofa" and 5 on "The Sectional")

# of Upholstery Types: 1

Material Features: Pet-Friendly fabric: tight weave (more difficult for cats to claw) and stain/smell resistant

Other Options:

• 2 Styles: The Sofa & The Sectional
• 10 colors, 5 per style
• Can adjust configuration & add an ottoman/chaise

Comfort

Cushion materials depend on the product. No options

• Not much info on comfort for "The Sofa"
• "The Sectional" Info: The cushions are made of two layers of foam meant to minimize sagging and softening of cushions over time. The bottom layer is firmer and provides more structure, while the top layer is lower density resulting in a sit that allows you to sink in while providing ample support.

Modularity

They do have a couple modular sofa collections where you can create your own set up and reconfigure later.

"The Sectional" is designed to be modular and grow with you over time. You can start small and then add on or rearrange whenever needed.

Special Features

• Sleeper sofas
• Outdoor

• "The Sofa" frame can be in wood or upholstered
• Can add a chaise to "The Sofa"
• Can add a modular table, more seats, an ottoman, throw pillows, to "The Sectional"

Ordering & Policies

Lead Times

In stock items typically ship out from their warehouse within 15-20 business days.

Reserve now, ships later: These items typically ship within 15-20 business days once they arrive in their warehouse.

Shipping & Delivery

Standard Shipping: 9% of order total. Delivered within 20-24 days. Large items shipped via freight and delivered within a pre-scheduled 4 hour window.

Inside Delivery + Assembly: 9% of order total PLUS $149 flat fee. Delivered within 20-30 days. Schedule a M-F delivery appointment. Items delivered to room of choice, assembled and packaging removed.

Assembly

Sofas are simple to assembly, usually attaching legs or connecting sections

Return Policy

Return Policy:
Have 10 days from receipt to return items and receive a full refund. After 10 days you will be charged a 20% re-stocking fee. Returns not accepted on items more than 120 days from receipt, unless defective. Original delivery fees are non-refundable and additional shipping fees may apply.

Home Trial:
Can return items within 120 days but will pay a fee.

Warranty

No info found

Lead Times

3-9 weeks, depending on options

Shipping & Delivery

• Scheduled Freight Partner: Cost based on order value, from $5 to $149. Scheduled home delivery, Monday through Saturday, 7am-8:30pm.
• Room of Choice Delivery: Shipping Fee + $49: Scheduled delivery inside your home to your room of choice, Monday through Saturday, 7am-8:30pm. Does not include set-up, assembly or packaging removal.
• No white glove assembly

Assembly

• The Sofa: Only need the provided "Floyd Tool", easy assembly
• The Sectional: no tools needed. Just clip sectionsl together

Return Policy

Return Policy:
30 days from delivery to return items in original packaging. Original shipping and delivery fees non-refundable. All packages being returned must move back into transit with the approved carrier within 30 days of receiving the return labels.

Home Trial: none

Warranty

3 year warranty, covering the seat cushions, seat/back/arm panels, and sectional units will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the original purchaser only.

10 year warranty covering the frame, inclusive of the steel legs, steel cross bars, wood seat/back/arm panels, and inner frame of sectional units will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the original purchaser only.

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