How to Set Up Your Sactionals

Need help planning your dream layout and setting up your Sactionals? We'll walk you through the process with our founder and inventor of Sactionals, Shawn Nelson.

[@curlygingy4040]

Just finished putting ours together. It was a two day process. Building it was not easy. You definitely need two people. Especially when putting the cover on the back and arm rests. For the price, saying “it’s a lot of work” is an understatement. The price tag should include a professional to come and build it for you, because boy I will never do that again!!!

[@smirking8457]

Now that you’ve done it once - it should be easier in the future. All of the attachments look really robust (which is a good thing) so if you take care of this couch - it probably will command high demand second hand resale value going forward. Quality made used Italian furniture made 40 years ago still sells for a premium - if these modular couches are built to last (to be determined) I could see them well worth the investment

[@susiecarmichael12]

I totally agree with you. I just finished putting mines together as well and it's a lot of work especially for one person. Had I known I probably would've probably went with a different couch but it definitely should include a professional to come and build it for you.

[@renatawojtasiewicz2121]

I am an elderly lady and this cost me a lot of money and recovery from pain when assembling (including PT plus massages). I agree that this should come with someone who can come and assemble. I paid $6,600 for four pieces couch! I had a hard time squeezing "clamps" into the "hole" design for it - it resists being squeezed there. It took me whole two days to put those together-by myself. I was so sorry I bought this, now I'll have to live with it. Ouch!

[@casamir1]

Is it comfy tho?

[@KrishnaBoppana]

I just assembled 6-piece sactional. It took me more than 7 hours with some help for an hour, my back is stiff, have scratches on arms from zippers, squeezing pilows into covers, almost smashed fingers alignings shoes! It took more than an hour open all ~25 boxes and to flatten. May be the way to handle this is using Taskrabbit. There are furniture assembly guys who charge like $35+ an hour, it is worth hiring. You may get lucky if you can find someone who has done this before.

[@king112196]

My wife and I were struggling to get the the seats into their legs, we were jumping all up and down on them and it was a struggle. So I said to myself “let me put some boots on like him”, I kid you not I put the boots on and stomped one time at moderate force and they started going in with ease. Long story short you need boots for this install. 4:07

[@peggysmar6]

😂😂😂

[@ybb_papertrail7137]

I did this build solo...8 hours. The covers are hard af to get on but there was minimal cursing in spite of that. The real cursing came in when trying to get the feet in the shoes. A couple were quite the struggle. For the money paid, i feel like i had to work at Lovesac for a day on top of the price. Some white glove services would really help with the value. Oh and i don't even have the sound system yet. That's 20 weeks back ordered.

[@DavidTaylor-ki2ir]

This video is very helpful. The first seat was a challenge because I’d never done it before but after the second or third it was smooth as silk. I may even advertise on thumbtack or angi as a Lovesac assembly person since so many people seem overwhelmed.

[@user-dd2ks4uv3w]

❤ you make it look so effortless! Not gonna lie, it was a workout getting all the covers on, but now we have an amazing couch, love it!

[@majorgear1021]

Wait. you have to put covers on? why wasn’t that in the video?!

[@donforman4326]

It’s in the other video😜

[@TheLastSpartan04]

My man really wanted to show off those LV boots eh

[@janasyring]

to me, it was worth the hard work to get my sactional all together!!! We are in love!!! Took us about 6 hours (husband and myself). Both in our mid-60s!!!

[@jakel3461]

Thanks for the help; still a crazy process but this made it easier for sure . The covers are the worst part

[@pod543]

I love my lovesac couch but for the price they should include professional installation of the first iteration. It’s insane that it’s not.

[@smirking8457]

It's better to learn how to do it yourself. The modularity is the selling point after all

[@KrishnaBoppana]

These videos are super helpful!!! Thank you. I was not able to put clamp between the two pieces of L where the short and long side are. In the video, it seems doable, for me, they are too far apart to clamp. But it is stable with shoes.

[@kevinspiteri9590]

For the time this video took to watch, I could’ve went to the furniture store picked a sofa paid for it had it delivered, had the white glove treatment and sat on it😂

[@myabeanne]

I’m shocked at how expensive this was, and how back breaking it was to put together. Yes, we bought A LOT to fit in our media room…but 24 boxes that all came separately over many days. Ugh. For the price I just assumed it wouldn’t take us days to put together(had to call in my dad to help) LESSON LEARNED! I assumed it would be soooo comfy. It’s ok comfy!

[@nokota]

Had a blast building these!

[@Midwestplayers]

Loved the concept.., had some great ideals…. But then I saw the price and it broke my heart. Had to start looking for alternatives

[@redsky5357]

Probably the worst experience I've ever had setting up furniture... but comfy lol

[@mariadibari4680]

Almost broke a finger. You are eliminating a huge demographic, basically all senior citizens who can't do this type of labor and the young, who can't afford this.

[@projectdaaltaran]

​@Maria Dibari young people can't afford any super nice furniture which is what ikea is for. And old people couldn't move heavy furniture either so they'd still have to pay someone to do it for them.

[@fernandovalenzuela3281]

​@@projectdaaltaran 😊😊is 11p❤😊😊😊

[@fernandovalenzuela3281]

​@@mariadibari4680 ❤❤😂❤❤❤0😊

[@fernandovalenzuela3281]

​@@mariadibari4680 🎉

[@IamKenny_O]

Any guides for the sactionals with sound and speakers inside

[@mbieritz]

Definitely over-simplifies a tedious, difficult process. I’m a strong person, and cannot get the side covers to come over the corners. As it is, I have blisters on six fingers from the effort. A very expensive piece to require this kind of effort. Ouch.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Put some rubber gloves on

[@mbieritz]

@@OneAdam12AdamAs I said - the video oversimplifies the process. Can’t help but notice gloves are not used in the example.

[@ashlee5805]

make this at 12 at night lol love it

[@oscardabeast]

Did you use a deep side in the middle? Wondering if I can configure my sactional deep way without using a deep side

[@projectdaaltaran]

The corner seats will use regular sides no matter the configuration. Middle seats require a deep side for deep seating.

[@eric-og4cp]

great helpful video

[@peachykeen3744]

What color/material is shown?

[@user-ft2cv9th9v]

Beware! The manual install is frustrating and time consuming, and confusing. I would have paid for a recommend pro to install but no options were offered by Lovesac.

[@RebeccaWaldman]

I wish I had read all these comments first. Honestly, this is ridiculous. Upon first receiving the pieces, I was impressed with the engineering, however the covers for the seat frames are too small. I wrestled and fought to get these on and even then, the seams are not right. I’ve done two of four seats and dreading the last two. I hear the sides are difficult too. $4000+ for all this fun!

[@piajensen3223]

Color and material please?

[@RebeccaWaldman]

For the price, a white glove assembly service should be included! This isn’t easy!

[@15leahbailey]

This was a disaster, someone in the showroom should have warned me that professional assembly is required. Imagine 20+ VERY LARGE boxes showing up in your driveway instead of a sofa. I had to hire a handyman just to dolly the boxes into the garage. The handyman wasn't able to put the sofa together by himself so I ended up hiring a second handyman and it took them two days to put it together, costing me $800. BUYER BE WARNED!!!

[@marcusmorgan2373]

I bought one of these for a ridiculous amount of $ only to find out they dont even set it up for you....that's on me but I just assumed for almost $10k someone would set it up..

[@shannonbryan564]

Really confused about everyone saying how difficult these are to put together. I found it pretty dang simple 😅

[@valmid5069]

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[@VincentZebraitis]

You just figured that out? Welcome to 2005 (the year youtube launched).

[@ronross9516]

They’re comfortable but a pain to set up glad he made it look like cake

[@elmocatcat]

Would the shoes scratch the hardwood floor?

[@Megahertznetworks]

I just got mine and it came with felt pads.

[@jclar3565]

Not perfect but one of the most rugged couches I have come across.

[@litebluestrawberries]

I love lovesac

[@tara.stern123]

I’d pay for white glove service.

[@deborahstockwell]

Worst purchase I have made in my whole life. This is terrible. Assembling this took forever and I spent $5K. A real bad joke. Never again

[@jongutierrez9116]

If I would of known, I was going to play Tetris , I would of powered up my Nintendo…

[@tsegayeberhanu7579]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DanPark68]

Very uncomfortable if laying across…feels like a board in between each section 😡

[@BelindaWoodson-uc5is]

# Title 18 section 1001 US code

[@PUREOWN]

The price isnt justified considering these are made in China. Lovesac should be ashamed

[@codywalker8408]

Lovesac is not completely made in China our company has signed a contract to build love sac in North Carolina

[@Thegoodnewsgirl]

@@codywalker8408 are there any exclusive discounts available or contests to win a couch? I’d like to try this couch out but I don’t know how much it is and if it’s affordable, and if I would like it. I will appreciate your reply. 🙏

[@juliaanne3198]

If that’s true then most businesses in the US should be ashamed. Lighten up.

[@jclar3565]

LL bean is the only company I know of that is “China free”

[@mexicangator]

Worst experience… you should state to cover the seats and sides first before putting together 😡

[@TheLastSpartan04]

No mms, pnte vrg para la siguiente entonces compa

[@Juicingwjade]

He is lifting those chairs way too easy! I’ll never buy another

[@onehatewonder]

These couches are a joke. Sending ours back

[@lee.lee.n]

How come? I'm been watching reviews all night and interested in what made you feel that way.

[@onehatewonder]

@@lee.lee.nall the assembling involved & they aren’t even comfortable. This was probably one of the most uncomfortable couches I’ve ever sat on.

[@lee.lee.n]

@@onehatewonder thanks so much for the info! The price is insane too. We got a lovely couch from the Bernhardt brand instead

[@onehatewonder]

@@lee.lee.n you can tell the materials they use are super cheap, too. Just terrible all around. Glad you found a nice couch!

[@ilikeitwhatisit6749]

​@onehatewonder did you get the opertunity to test one out b4 purchasing I kno there are several show rooms where you can see how comfy it's gonna be b4 you purchase ?

[@shaggyd485]

This couch costs more than $4,000?!?!?! No thanks.

[@Mikesele70]

I just paid 8k for one that I hated. You have the choice to go to costco and pay 800 to 1000 dollars but, you get what you pay for.... Good luck

[@angelwings7_7_7]

Hey Mr. Inventor! I just cancelled my 5K order. 2 days after ordering. Why? Cuz I was getting bad vibes from reading all the poor reviews of ppl having problems putting this together. One woman said she went to physical therapy afterwards. Ah No thank you. Like buying a Lamborghini and telling customers, your engine will be delivered at a later date and you will be installing it. After speaking to the manager, he expressed the same concerns customers have. Maybe you need to go to college to learn about customer service. I give you an F!

[@KamPower-tx4uw]

Booohoooo 😂😂 you didn’t order it. You just want to complain

[@karinyr.221]

Well guess what he doesn’t care! Took me and my husband 4 hours and it was worth it!!!!

[@KamPower-tx4uw]

@@karinyr.221 TOTALLY worth it. We love ours.

[@KamPower-tx4uw]

@@karinyr.221 ours took 9 hours.