Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Homestyler vs Laybrook
Homestyler
Higher score in this comparison
Laybrook
Where Homestyler and Laybrook differ
| Compare | HomestylerReviewVisitVisit | LaybrookReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $70.58 | £599 |
| Return window | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | US | GB |
| Delivery time (weeks) | Not confirmed | 3.4 to 4.2 |
| In-home trial | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Assembly included | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Free delivery | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 158.76 |
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Key differences
- Homestyler scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Return window is higher at Homestyler: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Warranty is higher at Laybrook: 1 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Homestyler offers Community.
- Support channels: only Laybrook offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Laybrook: 2004 vs 2009.
- Products: only Homestyler offers Rugs, Lighting, Decor.
- Products: only Laybrook offers Beds, Armchairs.
- Materials: only Laybrook offers Leather, Fabric.
- Markets: only Homestyler offers US.
Our verdict on each
Homestyler
Homestyler suits US home decorators who want rugs, lighting and decor from a single store at a low entry price of $70.58. Its 30 day return window is a real strength, though 1 year warranty cover is the part to weigh before buying lighting.
Laybrook
Laybrook suits anyone buying an adjustable bed or armchair in a single market, with assembly and old mattress removal included in the order. The trade-off is timing, because quoted delivery runs 3.4 to 4.2 weeks, so the room gets planned around the order date.
Score breakdown
| Area | Homestyler | Laybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry price of $70.58 keeps baskets light, though the ranking sits at 49 of 82 brands. | 8.4Entry at £599 with a queen mattress at £552.50 ranks 91 of 108 brands on price from. |
| Offer | 9.1Rugs, lighting and decor sit together in rugs, lighting and decor, with 30 day returns and 1 year cover. | 9.2HigherA 14 night mattress trial with a 14 day returns window, shorter than the 30 day median across the site. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherNamed legal entity, trading since 2009, with support on email, help centre and community. | 8.8Backed by Laybrook Group Ltd, trading since 2004, with support on phone, email and help centre and warranty cover of 1 to 5 years. |
How they place
| Ranking | Homestyler | Laybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas and sofa beds | 9 of 139 | 3 of 139 |
| Beds and bed frames | 13 of 135 | 3 of 135 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Homestyler | Laybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Rugs, Lighting, Decor | Beds, Armchairs |
| Materials | Wood, Metal | Wood, Leather, Metal, FabricCovers more |
| Legal entity | 居然设计家(上海)科技有限公司 | Laybrook Group Ltd |
| Headquarters | China | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2009 | 2004Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Phone, Email, Help centre |
Mattresses
| Fact | Homestyler | Laybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress types | Not confirmed | Memory foam, Innerspring |
| Queen-size price | Not confirmed | £552.50 |
| Sleep trial (nights) | Not confirmed | 14 |
| Firmness options | Not confirmed | Soft, Medium, Firm |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 17 |
| Old mattress removal | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Trial return fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
Bedding
| Fact | Homestyler | Laybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery threshold | Not confirmed | £0 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Homestyler | Laybrook | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | Not confirmed | 3.4 to 4.2highest quarter | 1 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 14 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Warranty | 1 yearlowest quarter | 1 to 5 yearsat the median | 5 years |
| In-home trial | Not confirmed | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 158.76at the median | 158.76 |
Median across 160 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Homestyler
Pros
- Lighting starts at $70.58, and the same store also carries rugs and decor, so a mixed basket stays with the same seller.
- The 30 day return window ranks 16 of 109 brands, a stronger showing than the entry price ranking.
- Wood and metal appear in wood and metal, giving buyers a hard material range for lighting and decor beside the rugs.
Cons
- Cover runs 1 year, thin for wood or metal lighting that takes knocks in transit or daily use.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for anyone who wants to talk a delivery or returns problem through.
- Washable rugs sit outside rugs, lighting and decor, where Revival Rugs, Super Area Rugs and Garvee all list them.
Laybrook
Pros
- The in-home trial gives you 14 days with a mattress in your own room, and the return fee is £0, so a change of mind costs nothing.
- Firmness runs soft, medium and firm and mattresses cover memory foam and innerspring, so two people can order different feels in a single basket.
- Assembly is included in the order, so the base goes up on delivery day without a separate fitter booking.
Cons
- Delivery of 3.4 to 4.2 weeks is far slower than the 1 week figure most of the site sits at or under.
- The 14 day in-home trial is well short of the 60 night median trial length across the site.
- Warranty cover of 1 to 5 years tops out at the 5 year site median rather than beating it.
Who each suits
Homestyler
Who it suits
- US home decorators furnishing a room in one order, since rugs, lighting and decor sit together in rugs, lighting and decor.
- Readers who weigh the return window above the opening price, since 30 days places Homestyler at 16 of 109 on returns.
- Shoppers ready to trade the washable rug range at Garvee for a broader decor and lighting choice at $70.58 entry pricing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that need washable rugs, since Revival Rugs, Super Area Rugs and Garvee list washable ranges and the Homestyler range does not.
- Shoppers outside US, who would find a store closer to hand.
- Buyers who want phone support or longer warranty cover, given email, help centre and community and 1 year terms.
Laybrook
Who it suits
- Shoppers placing an adjustable bed and a matching armchair in one order, since beds and armchairs covers both.
- Couples who want different feels, because firmness runs soft, medium and firm and mattresses cover memory foam and innerspring.
- Buyers who would rather have assembly and mattress removal handled for them than a fast delivery window.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers after sofas or dining as well as beds, who would cover more ground at Dublino Moebel (sofas, armchairs and beds).
- Buyers who want one basket to hold a whole room, since CuddleCo (beds, bed frames and armchairs) adds bed frames, storage and dining alongside beds.
- Anyone focused on work or gaming seating, who should look at buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel (office chairs, gaming chairs and standing desks) for standing desks and gaming chairs.
Country by country
| Country | Homestyler | Laybrook |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Homestyler
How much do rugs and lighting cost at Homestyler?+
Lighting starts at $70.58, and rugs and decor sit in the same store rather than a separate catalogue. That entry price places Homestyler at 49 of 82 ranked brands, which is mid-table rather than the cheapest way in.
How long do I have to send a rug back?+
The return window is 30 days, which places Homestyler at 16 of 109 brands on returns. A window at that level gives room to live with a rug or a fitting before deciding, which suits buyers nervous about ordering online.
Laybrook
How much is the cheapest Laybrook bed?+
Laybrook lists beds and armchairs, with prices starting at £599. That is the entry figure for the range, so treat it as the floor for a new bed rather than a temporary offer. A queen mattress sits on its own line at £552.50, so budget the two separately if you want both.
How long does delivery take, and is it free?+
Laybrook quotes delivery of 3.4 to 4.2 weeks, which is at the slow end of the field we compare. Free delivery is included and the threshold for it is set at £0, so there is no minimum spend to unlock it. Plan the room around that window rather than the week you order.
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