Interior Define vs. Anabei

Interior Define
Anabei

Brand

interiordefine.com
Our Verdict
3.5 / 5 STARS

Nice product, attention to detail and they offer the customization elements you’re looking for. All made overseas though so expect to wait a really long time for your order and if something is wrong, expect to wait all over again.

Made In: ★★★☆☆

Sustainability: ★☆☆☆☆

Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★☆

See in-person?: ★★★★★

Upholstery: ★★★★☆

Customization: ★★★★☆

Comfort: ★★★★★

Modularity: ★★★☆☆

Lead Times: ★☆☆☆☆

Financing: ★★★★☆

Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★☆

Assembly: ★★★★★

Return Policy: ★★★★☆

Home Trial: ☆☆☆☆☆

Warranty: ★★★★★

anabei.com
Our Verdict
4.5 / 5 STARS

Anabei sells an affordable modular slipcover sofa that is completely washable and comes in a variety of high performance fabrics.

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, Vietnam

About

"We couldn’t believe how challenging it was to find a high-quality sofa that’s customizable to fit your style and space. So we created a better way to shop for one.

Our customizable furniture experience puts you in the designer’s seat—not the other way around. And now, we’ve expanded our approach to tables, rugs, and lighting."

Categories

Living, Dining, Office, Rugs, Lighting, Decor

Value Props

• Custom made, not pre-made
• 60-Day Returns
• Oeko-Tex® Certified Fabrics

Made In

California

About

"The Only, Machine Washable Sofa—inside and out."

Categories

Indoor seating (sofas, armchairs, corner sectionals, seating sizes goes up to 9-seater, build-you-own option), accent pillows, slipcovers

Value Props

•The Only, Washable Sofa - All layers are machine washable
• No-Risk Returns - 30 days to return for a 100% refund.
• Performance Materials - Durable steel frame, stain proof/liquid-resistant fabrics, pet-friendly fabrics.
• Changeable Covers - Fully removable & they sell extra sets
• Rearrange Anytime - Modular pieces
• Earth-Friendly - Non-toxic, recycled materials. Carbon neutral shipments.
• Easy-Carry Boxes - Fits through any door. Easy to move, reconfigure & store.

Sustainability

Oeko-Tex certified fabric, but no other mention of sustainability efforts or goals.

• Responsible Down - Cosmetic-down upcycled from plastic bottles. CertiPUR-US® certified, free of ozone-depleters.
• Forever Chemical-Free - Eco-engineered to be liquid resistant without the use of PFCs.
• Fabrics are Oeko-Tex Certified fabrics
• Carbon Neutral Shipments - Compact & lightweight for a sustainable delivery.

The Sofas

Pros & Cons

Pros:
Classic and modern silhouettes
• A lot of upholstery types to choose from
• Unique collaborations
• Can choose length of sofa and opt for different sizes of the same style
• Has sleeper sofas

Cons:
VERY long lead times
• Lots of upholstery types but not many bold colors
• If you decide to return, you will only get 50% of your money back
• No home trial

Pros:
Affordable pricepoint
• Fully machine washable (you can even wash the dacron layer)
• Modularity
• Stain and liquid resistant fabrics
• Pet-friendly options
• Changeable fabric covers, extra sets available for purchase
• Alternative down material doesn't require fluffing
• Sustainable - Each sofa upcycles 100s of plastic bottles

Cons:
• Just one collection/style for their seating
• They don't have any linen fabric options

3-Seater Sofa Starting at Price

$1,595

$951

Customization

Upholstery

Total # of Swatches: 100+

# of Upholstery Types: 26+

Material Features Available:

• Dog-friendly: Durable and tightly woven to resist snagging. Easy to clean from shedding.
• Cat-friendly: Durable and tightly woven to stand up to sharp claws. Easy to clean fine hairs.
• Kid-friendly: Made with safe materials, easy to clean, and extra durable.
• Performance: Stain-resistant, easy to clean, and built for heavy traffic.
• Oeko-Tex® Certified: Carefully tested to be free of anything harmful.

Overall, a wide variety of color options and not just your typical grays/browns. Nice variety of textures as well.

Other Options:

100+ fabrics, can choose from multiple lengths, depths, and configurations, 20+ leg options, seat cushion styles & fill

Upholstery

13 fabric color options, 5 upholstery types. All are stain and liquid resistant. They offer pet-friendly options and specifically snag resistant options. All fabrics are machine washable. They are Pill Resistant—rub counts vary but go up to 100k. They are sustainably made without forever chemicals (No PFCs) and are Oeko-Tex® Certified.

Other Options:

You can choose from 13 fabric colors and the layout/configuration is customizable. It's modular but they also display tons of options. They have a build-your-own option and all basic popular configurations available with and without ottoman. The configurations are offered in really expansive sizes as well—up to 9-seater sectionals.

Comfort

At least 2 options per sofa collection, need to pay more for reversible cushions. Uses down on most sofas by default so need to pay more for down alternative. Review each sofa collection for specifics.

Anabei describes their comfort as plush, maintenance-free, and also sustainable. Sink into high-resilience foam that instantly regains and maintains its shape. Cloud-like cosmetic-down envelopes every surface. Hypoallergenic, featherless down requires no fluffing.

Modularity

They have 2 sofa collections that are modular, with storage options. Can buy pieces individually to create your own layout, or buy a set and rearrange as you please, though arms/backs are not removable

Each piece is modular, so you can effortlessly alter your layout on a whim. Designed to fit anywhere—great for small & large spaces alike.

Special Features

Add on:
• Sleeper sofas
• Storage seats/ottomans
• Throw pillows
• Extra set of legs
• Buy Now, Decide Later: Order the configuration while you wait for your fabric swatches to arrive. Once your swatches arrive, you have 30 days to select a fabric.

Anabei offers ottomans, throw pillows, and additional slipcover sets available for purchase in all of the fabric colors.

Ordering & Policies

Lead Times

Ships out within 6-7 months.

Shipping & Delivery

In-home delivery service: flat rate of $189. Delivery team will carry to your home, unwrap, assemble, clean up.

Quick ship: small selection ready to ship same day and arrive in 2-3 weeks.

Hold: Orders that are required to be held at a local distribution center for more than 14 days incur a weekly charge of $39

Missed delivery: a fee of $100

Assembly

Delivery team will carry to your home, unwrap, assemble, clean up.

Return Policy

Return Policy:
Made-to-order items can be returned within 60 days of delivery. Returns will incur a 50% processing fee. Exchanges incur a 25% fee. Shipping is not refundable. Only one return or exchange is allowed per order. Someone will pick up sofa from your home.

Home Trial: None

Warranty

10 years warranty, applicable to the original owner and original delivery address only. Warranty guarantees that the frame and suspension system of its sofas and chairs will be free from manufacturer’s defects for up to 10 years. Includes structural damages, but not damages from use. Will not cover modifications made to the structure by the customer, including installation of third party legs

Lead Times

Made to order, 50-55 business days

Shipping & Delivery

This modular product ships Parcel delivery in lightweight, easy-to-manage boxes. They fit through any door and they are easy to move, reconfigure & store. Our proprietary eco-shipping design enables a fast, sustainable shipment. No white glove available.

Assembly

Assembly includes arranging your frame, slipping on the washable duvet, and dressing it with your performance covers. This’ll take less than five minutes.

Return Policy

Satisfaction Guarantee: 30 day risk-free returns. If you’re not in love, send it back for a full refund.

Warranty

N/A

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