Comments on: Summer Has Arrived!

By: AMS

AMS — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:32:45 +0000

I was wondering if anyone has used the IKEA ARHOLMA outdoor sectional and could comment on its quality and how well it holds up. Thanks!

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Another Option for Summer Lounging « Adrienne’s List — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:14:17 +0000

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Industrial Dining « Adrienne’s List — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:26:53 +0000

[...] I mentioned in my update to the post “Summer Has Arrived” I was in CB2 today checking out some outdoor furniture. While I was there, I came across [...]

By: adrienneslist

adrienneslist — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:57:27 +0000

Hi Stephanie,

I just got back from CB2 and was able to check out the resort collection. I was impressed with the quality and the collection was also comfy to sit on.

I haven’t seen the Ikea collection in person so I’m not sure if the CB2 collection is incrementally better. That being said, I think this is a great product on a stand alone basis and is probably something I’ll get for myself.

The only thing that might be a concern is the wicker feels a little plasticy (but I think that’s purely because of the water resistance) and despite the texture it does feel sturdy.

The last thing I was impressed by were the cushions that come with the pieces. They were well tailored and looked really sharp.
I hope that helps! Also you can look at the review on cb2.com under the pictures and pricing. I think everyone pretty much agrees that this is a great outdoor product especially for the price!

- Adrienne

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:00:41 +0000

Thank you Adrienne!

By: adrienneslist

adrienneslist — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Hi Stephanie,
I have access to a CB2 store in S.F. and was hoping to make it over there sometime this week to check out quality. In general, I think their products are of good quality for the price, but that being said I haven’t seen the outdoor products in person yet.
I’ll keep you posted!
If anyone else has input on the set, it would be great to hear from you too!
- Adrienne

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:04:01 +0000

Can someone with access to a CB2 store comment on the quality of the CB2 resort outdoor section versus the Ikea Arholma? We went to look at the Arholma and the all-weather wicker seemed very weak and not of a high quality. Is CB2 better for the price?