The Contemporary Couch Design Studio

After 3 months of furniture shopping all over the Tristate area we finally found the right pieces at contemporary couch. It’s not because we looked everywhere and finally made a decision it’s because we fell into the right place. As soon as we walked into this store we knew that we loved their quality and style. On top of that they offered a service that we didn’t come accross anywhere else. Pia and Larry came to our home and provided us with interior decorating advice! What furniture store does that? Once the pieces came in we were extremely happy and satisfied with the look and the quality. They were always available to answer any questions we had and their delivery service is outstanding. Prompt and efficient. Hands down one of the best decisions and purchases we’ve ever made. Im pleasantly surprised that this type of service and quality still exists, and it’s at Contemporary couch!

We recently bought our first house and were in the market for contemporary furniture, willing to spend a little more than your typical stores to get something different. The store itself has pretty cool and modern furniture selection with unique rugs custom made by them to match the furniture. For the selection itself, I’d give 4 stars. You can find all this stuff online, but you can actually sit on it here. So why the two stars then? Arrogance and bad service. The first time we were there, we were overwhelmed with finally finding some contemporary furniture to see in person, after weeks of research. They were very patient and informative and kept saying how reputable they are and that we’re in good hands. After narrowing it down to two brands — one in this store, and one in a different store — we came back to compare color/​fabric options and pricing. At this point it seemed they lost interest in us. Maybe it was because we were looking to purchase one to two items, not furnish our whole house. Or maybe it was because we didn’t have an open budget willing to spend whatever. Any brands they did not carry they trash talked as if they’re not reputable companies. Come on guys, that does not win over business and does not make you look better in the eyes of the client. If anything, it makes you look worse. Besides, I did my research before I came, so you lying to me about your competition will only make me more suspicious of you. In any case, we still decided to go with two couches made by the company they work with. We came ready to buy, but this time we were given hardly any attention and were eventually turned away. First time ever I had a salesman turn down business. In my research of the brand they carry, I found other stores that offer the same items. So I got quoted for the exact materials/​colors I wanted, with tax and delivery. Contemporary Couch offered us a price that was a bit higher. At this point, I don’t think there was anything wrong with asking if they can match the price or at least come close to it, considering its the exact same items in the exact same fabrics. Match it, or meet me half way, or something; don’t you want my business? The response I got was — I’m sorry I don’t think we can do business together. WOW! How arrogant and rude. Definitely not the place I want to do business with.

Our family moved to Manhattan, into a 3 bedroom/2,000 sq. ft. apartment from 8,000 sq. ft. of living space, for our first taste of urban living.
We researched furniture stores around the city, Northern NJ and CT. We stopped searching when we found Pia Cyrulnik’s ‘The Contemporary Couch.’ Pia guided us through the design and selection of furniture for our entire apartment and, more than that, helped us reset our expectations from suburban living to the compromises needed to live in 25% of the space we used to have.
We never felt pressured into any decisions, and in fact Pia traveled three times to our apartment, first to measure, take pictures and create design patterns (some of the walls are uniquely curved) and then twice more when the furniture was delivered. She took her time to explain our options and did not hesitate to suggest some furniture pieces from her competitors when she felt they would be our best option.
The custom furniture, rugs, mirrors and decorative pieces look great and have enhanced our place. We highly recommend ‘The Contemporary Couch’ because of their unique blend of services, which include interior design and high quality custom furniture, as well as many well-​known brands.