Homesense — Attraction in Westlake

HOMESENSE vs. HOMEGOODS: My review is a comparison based upon the fact that most of the reviews so far I found to be lacking. I feel a comparison is helpful because many more people know (and have been to) Homegoods, and may want to know if it is worth the trip. I will say... Maybe and/or no for the following reasons: MAYBE if you want more furniture or rugs but that's it. NO if you expect a large stock of anything and everything else - because Homegoods has MUCH more. Having written that, it could just be THIS Westlake, Ohio location - but that's what I saw. I'm sure Homesense is much bigger/better with more selection at their east coast locations because let's face it, most retailers seem to dismiss Ohio and send their best to the larger metro areas but whatever - maybe this location is just a test area (??)

Further, the general aesthetic is just uncomfortable. What I mean is, it looked like a Costco or large storage unit. Nice items placed on tall wire shelves, stark gray concrete floors, and harsh lighting is not a pleasant shopping experience to me.

Bottom line, I wasn't in need of furniture or rugs so I was unimpressed. Even the lamp selection was no better than any Homegoods. And by all means, if you are from farther outside the Cleveland area, save your time and gas, and just go...

My first time at Home Sense and it felt like the 'factory' twin of HomeGoods. In a sense, that their housewares and other bathroom, kitchen, and other home decor accessories are all shelved in metal racks just like in a factory. I'm not sure if I'm making sense. It made it a little less pleasant and messy to browse through. Their aisles were a little narrow as well so you couldn't help but say excuse me to all other customers walking through----maybe to make more room to display more merchandise? The store space seems a little small for all the stuff that it has but that's just my take on it.... BUT, great brand names and a plethora of choices for slightly higher, reasonable price. The store was busy when I was there and there were plenty of staff to help out. Well-lit so you can see and feel the product before deciding to buy. I'll still come again, but would prefer the smaller TJ Maxx or Marshall's...

Bought a bedroom set from the show floor(that was assembled for retail) and the young men took it apart, helped load it on my trailer. When I got home and started to set the room up I noticed the store never gave me the hardware(bolts/screws) to put the bed frame back together. I called the next day and the manager said I was lying and that they indeed did give me the hardware and it's now my problem. Anyhow, instead of arguing over $5.00 of harware I ended up buying new screws and bolts from ace hardware. Now the fun begins, when attempted to bolt the bed frame together, I found out that the frame was drilled incorrectly from the manufacturer and was unable to safely assemble the bed set.as you can see in the pictures the spacing is different. CARRY CAUTION BUYING FROM HOMESENCE furniture. I wouldnt buy anything further from them, they are unethical and sell furniture that belongs in a thrift...