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[Sajib Molla]

Room and Board is a home furnishing catalog, national retailer, and online storefront that has been around for more than 35 years. Their differentiation is made in America designs such as wooden options inspired by Shaker, Asian, Danish, Arts & Craft, and modern elements. While most customers are refreshed by Room & Board's styles and mission, there are some complaints about design construction, durability for the price, and delivery in some cases.

Room And Board Specifics

Room & Board is a national home furnishings retailer and catalog company that offers moderately to high end price points for furniture that aims to be more sustainable and offering American craftsmanship.

Shoppers have responded well overall to Room & Board's customer service, design aesthetic, selection, and customization offerings. However, there were some mixed reviews about durability and perceived quality for the price in some instances.

Material Quality
One of Room & Board's core missions is to provide a sustainable and conscious material sourcing and American craftsmanship. With this mission, Room & Board's wooden offerings offer solid wood, kiln-dried engineered hardwood, and reinforced veneered particle board. Upholstered options feature high resiliency foam, fiber, feather, and down fills with multiple fabric options. While there are many customers that are satisfied with their construction and versatility, there were some complaints about durability and perceived value in some cases.
Room and Board's Top Picks
When it comes to the pieces that Room and Board's shoppers are most excited about, there are a few popular requests that customers make again and again. We'll go through the top searches and talk about the ins and outs of their offerings.
#1 Sofas & Sectionals

The first item that Room & Board customers are oftentimes looking for is a new sofa or sectional. Their offerings offer a variety of easily customizable upholstery options in fabrics like polypropylene, leather, and more. Their cushioning features high resiliency foam with down or feather accents in some cases, with reinforced kiln dried engineered wood or solid wood frames with suspended coils. While most customers like the configuration and upholstering options offered at Room & Board, there were some complaints about durability and price value in some cases.

The pros: Wide array of sofa and sectional options in contemporary styles. Wide array of color options.

The cons: Some disagreements about price value for some shoppers.
#2 Rugs

Another top request from Room & Board shoppers is a new area rug. Room & Board offers a selection of area rugs that are mostly contemporary and modern in their design. Color palette options focus mostly on beige and grays. In terms of the materials, the primary materials include wool and cotton options, among others. While customers report liking these options overall, some wished for more design choices.

The pros: Solid design offerings with desirable materials used.

The cons: Selection and design choices are smaller than other categories.
#3 Coffee Tables

No couch or sofa is complete without a coffee table to accompany it. Room & Board offers a wide array of useful and elegant coffee tables ranging from glass, wooden, and oversized ottoman designs. These items start at $229 for a basic design. Most of these coffee table options are enjoyed by shoppers, but there were some complaints about durability and perceived quality in some cases.

The pros: Wide array of different coffee table styles.

The cons: Some complaints about durability and perceived quality for some items.
#4 Dining Tables & Sets
Another item that Room & Board shoppers are excited about is a new dining room table. Room & Board has over 45 different dining table designs to choose from. They also have over 50 different chair designs. These collections feature modern, contemporary, and mid-century style choices, and feature solid wood, metal, and even some quartz composite designs. Shoppers have good things to say overall about these dining table options, but some reported issues with durability in some cases.

The pros: Good selection of contemporary and on-trend dining table designs.

The cons: Some disappointment regarding longevity for some shoppers