“Hii Nairobi lazima ukue mjanja!” You’ve just moved into your new home, and now it’s time to furnish it. You walk into a furniture store, see a gorgeous sofa set, and the salesperson swears it’s “imported hardwood, top-tier craftsmanship, will last you 20 years!” You buy it. Two months later, the cushions are flat, the…
“Hii Nairobi si mchezo!” You finally moved into your new place. Maybe it’s that cute apartment in Kilimani, a sleek high-rise in Westlands, or a cozy three-bedroom in Syokimau. You’re excited, picturing an Instagram-worthy living room, a dining area fit for entertaining, and a bedroom that feels like a five-star hotel. Then you check the…
A luxury sofa is the heart of any elegant living room. But in Nairobi, where furniture prices can skyrocket faster than petrol prices, many homeowners assume that “luxury” means expensive. That’s not entirely true. You don’t have to spend a small fortune to own a high-end, stylish, and comfortable sofa. In fact, with the right…
You walk into a furniture store in Nairobi and spot a gorgeous 7-seater going for a ridiculously low price. You think, “This is a steal!” The cushions feel soft, the color matches your walls, and the price? Too good to resist. A few weeks later, reality kicks in. The cushions lose their shape, the wood…
Buying your first sofa should be exciting. You’ve worked hard, secured your new home, and now it’s time to furnish it. But if you’re not careful, this one decision could turn into an expensive regret. Most new homeowners in Nairobi walk into a showroom, get dazzled by aesthetics, and swipe their cards without a second…
You sit down on your sofa after a long day, expecting comfort, but instead, you feel stiff, awkward, or just… off. Maybe the cushions sink too much, the armrests feel too high, or the back doesn’t support you well. Sound familiar? In Nairobi, I’ve seen too many people buy sofas purely based on looks—how it…
Buying furniture in Nairobi can feel like playing Russian roulette. You walk into a shop along Ngong Road, Thika Road, or even those fancy malls in Westlands, and everything looks perfect. The salesperson swears it’s “imported,” “pure mahogany,” or “Turkish design.” A few months later, the cushions sink, the fabric fades, and the joints start…
Buying furniture in Nairobi can feel like navigating a minefield. You walk into a showroom in Westlands, Runda, or Lavington, and everything looks perfect under the warm lighting. The salesperson tells you it’s “pure mahogany” and promises it will last for years. A few months later, the wood starts chipping, the fabric fades, and you…
