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20 Modern Sofas To Go With Any Type Of Decor

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As the centerpiece of any social area, a stylish sofa often serves as a functional focal point – it's important to balance comfort with aesthetics to get the best possible effect. This post outlines twenty fabulous sofa designs for any style, from Scandinavian chic to industrial minimalism. You'll find sofas for every budget, every interior color scheme, and every type of space whether you're looking to outfit an open layout living room or a fully-equipped home theater. We hope you'll find ideas for your new favorite sofa right here! Stop by the comment section to let us know which one is your top favorite.

Mid Century Modern Style Tufted Sofa: With its unique and dramatic profile, this curvaceous sofa combines contemporary simplicity with mid century modern character. It even includes the adorable herringbone print throw pillows for effortless coordination – of course, modern sofas in colors like this handsome robins egg blue have plenty of other viable color coordinates if you ever feel like getting creative.

Modern Style Sofa With Color Options: Not only does this stylish sofa feature a versatile form that could suit any contemporary interior, it comes in a wide variety of stunning color options – from fire engine red to lemon yellow, with tons of stylish neutrals in between. Choose from polyester or bonded leather material.

Mid Century Modern Style Gray Sofa: This distinctive modern couch makes a strong statement with a unique form that defies conventional proportions: notice the thin sides, ultra-plush seats, and small round armrest cushions. It’s available in beige in addition to light or dark grey to suit a variety of interior styles.

Skinny Fat Condo Sofa: Despite its modest looks, this is one of the most comfortable sofas out there. And if you’re looking for a sofa that will fit your space perfectly, this piece is available in seven sizes from 80″ to 92″ in length – and there’s a fair number of fabric colors and leg finishes to choose from, too.

Velvet Chesterfield Sofa: Do you love the style of classic chesterfields, but want something with a more contemporary look? This velvet chesterfield sofa features chenille upholstery, reversible seat cushions, and matching lumbar side pillows. This model is also available in a warm off-white hue.

Modern 3 Seat Grey Velvet Sofa: Sophisticated and smooth, this velvety-soft sofa is just as comfortable as it looks. Side and bottom cushions are all one-piece, permanently affixed, while the side pillows are removable. It’s easy to set up – the legs are the only pieces that require assembly.

Super-Retro Orange Sofa: Inspired by the outrageous forms of furniture from the 80s, or even the “atomic age” aesthetic of the late 40s, this bright orange sofa is sure to start conversations. This piece would make a great focal point in a modern minimalist home, or would look great next to other pieces inspired by the same time periods.

Modernica Sofa: With dozens of upholstery and finish combinations to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect Modernica sofa to fit your interior. This piece would look great in any modern interior but would look especially at home in a space inspired by futurism, minimalism, or contemporary Scandinavian style.

Le Corbusier Style Sofa: Inspired by the Grand Confort series by Le Corbusier, this modern sofa furniture set is a great choice for interiors that want to channel a cool industrial style. The original set was designed in 1928 and continues to serve as a style icon to this day.

Mid Century Style Futon: Now let’s look at some sofas for small spaces! This futon does double duty, laying flat to serve as a comfortable spare bed for unexpected guests. The stylish materials and form were inspired by the minimalist side of Scandinavian design, making it a versatile choice for just about any decor theme. Because it folds backward instead of pulling out, it can sit conveniently next to your favorite mid century modern coffee table.

Modern Futon Sofa: This 3-position sofa can serve as a couch, a lounge, or a small cot – in small spaces like studio apartments, it more than makes up for the amount of space it occupies. These cool modern sofas are available in bright hues spanning the entire rainbow.

Scandinavian Style Convertible Couch Bed: Simple, stylish, and versatile, this convertible sofa offers a variety of ways to enjoy its comfortable design. Not only can you lay this sofa flat to use it as a bed, but you can also simply recline the back to enjoy movies or books from a lounging position.

Modern Style Sleeper Sofa: Of course, sometimes you need something a little bigger than a standard futon or sleeper sofa. This pullout sofa offers the comfort of a full-sized bed without sacrificing on style.

Super Customizable Transformer Sleeper Sofa: If you thought the sofas previously outlined in this guide were versatile, just wait until you see everything this piece can do! The single chair can slide left or right, unfold into a lounge or bed, or come together to extend the main body of the couch. The small tables are super useful for books or morning coffee.

Modern Sectional Sofa With Storage: Finding the right sofa for the center of a room is never easy, but this piece looks great from any angle. With plenty of space for books, sketchpads, and movies, it’s the ultimate entertainment space for a relaxing weekend at home.

Modern Sectional Sofa: Are you looking for something completely different for your home theater room? This unique sectional sofa has it all! With white leather upholstery, bold black accents, and creative shapes and patterns, this piece will define any space it occupies.

White & Red Contemporary Sectional Sofa: Here’s something completely out of the ordinary! Bold red accents draw attention to this sofa’s highly uncommon curves and angles. The small section between the lounge and the middle chair contains a lidded box to store refreshments.

Circular Sectional Sofa: While circular sofas aren’t exactly known for their versatility within interior design, this piece defies expectations. It comes apart into five pieces that you can rearrange at will – the middle portion can serve as an ottoman or upholstered table. The end pieces can pull away and double as extra seating for guests.

Contemporary Tufted Seat Sectional Sofa: With adjustable headrests, this white contemporary sofa allows everyone in the family to find their comfort zone. Add the extra armless chair (shown next to the lounge) to expand your seating.

Ikea Ekebol Sofa With Shelving: What a great multipurpose sofa for a small apartment! It includes two shelves, one in the front and one in the back, to hold your favorite books, shoes or magazines. Add hooks to the back to create a home for other accessories like purses, hats, or gloves.


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The Best Sofa Brands to Buy From Right Now (Updated for 2022)

We've researched some of the best sofa brands on the market to help you find the perfect centerpiece for your home.

Last updated November 25, 2022

By Ash Read

Every brand and product featured on Living Cozy is independently selected by our editors. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission.

Choosing a sofa is a big decision. And finding the perfect sofa for your home can often feel like finding a needle in a haystack, with endless options, styles, and colors to filter through.

One of the best ways to find the perfect sofa for entertaining, napping, and binging your favorite shows is to first narrow down the brands you like. Once you've found a few sofa brands, it's easier to search through each brand's catalog to find the sofa of your dreams.

Below we've lined up 22 of the best sofa brands available online today to help you find the perfect sofa for your living space. These brands offer a wide range of styles and budgets, so whatever you're searching for, you should be able to find it here.

Price Ranges

There are varying prices points in the furniture industry and to help you find the perfect sofa, we're organized these brands into three price ranges: 

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The 22 Best Sofa Brands for 2022

High-End Sofa Brands

1.
Maiden Home

Starting price: Sofas start at around $2,100.

The Sullivan Sectional in Silver Performance Weave

When it comes to your home, Maiden Home believes you shouldn’t settle–for generic design, lesser quality or anything short of a perfect fit. Each of its sofas is handmade to order by craftsman partners in North Carolina—working with woodworking, cushion, tailoring, and upholstery artisans that have each honed their craft from techniques passed down through generations.

Review: We shipped Maiden Home's Varick Sofa and matching ottoman to one of our contributors — read the review here. We aslo shipped the Jones Modular Sofa to one of our writers, check out the Jones review here. 

"Customers seek out Maiden Home because our design ethos and commitment to quality is second to none," founder Nidhi Kapur told Living Cozy. "Our customers are those that are looking to find investment pieces for their home – the pieces they see themselves living with for years, those that will stand the test of time both aesthetically and functionally. "‍

Products: Maiden Home offers a range of sofas, sectionals and modular pieces. 

‍Delivery: Custom pieces are ready for delivery in as little as 6 weeks from time of order.‍

Shipping fees: Complimentary shipping and white glove delivery service with any furniture order. 

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2. BenchMade Modern

Starting price: Sofas start at around $2,450.

BenchMade Modern Catwalk Sofa.

Benchmade Modern's makes mid-century-inspired sofas, and each piece is handcrafted in Dallas, TX, and Los Angeles, CA. The brand was founded in 2015 by Edgar Blazona, a modernist American furniture designer with over 25 years of experience in the furniture industry.

"We want to provide a great quality product at a good price that is custom fit to your room," BenchMade Modern founder Edgar Blazona told Living Cozy.

Reviews: Check out our review of BenchMade Modern's Skinny Fat Sofa and our OG Crowd Pleaser review.  

‍Products: Benchmade Modern has a huge range of sofas, sectionals, chaises, sleepers and more.

‍Delivery: Production time ranges between 10 and 21 days for each customized sofa with delivery ranging between 10-15 business days after leaving its manufacturing facility.‍

Shipping fees: Orders up to $49.99, $4.95 shipping fee. Orders $50 and over are free.

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3. Design Within Reach

Starting price: Sofas start at around $2,000 and go up to $10,000+.

Raleigh Sofa.

Design Within Reach believes in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime – from home to home, generation to generation. The brand was founded in 1998 by Rob Forbes. Design Within Reach sells its own brand furniture as well as helping other brands sell directly to retail customers.‍

Products: Design Within Reach has a range of sofas and sectionals.

‍Delivery: Most sofas ship within 8 weeks.

‍Shipping fees: Free shipping on some items.

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4. Lovesac

Starting price: A 2-seat Sactional starts at $2,850.‍

Lovesac Sactional.

Products: Lovesac’s Sactional is a versatile modular sofa that can be adapted to have up to 10 seats. 

‍Delivery: Orders deliver in approximately 1-2 weeks.‍

Shipping fees: 100% free shipping on all orders within the contiguous United States.

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5. 7th Avenue

Starting price: Two-seater sofa from $2,300.

3-Seat Sofa

7th Avenue was founded  transform the way we shop for home products both online and experientially in-person. Its sofas are available directly from its website but the company does have a few showrooms in California and Nevada (with one soon to open in Texas).

the 7th Avenue sofa is designed to last and stand up to the challenges of every day life at home. It features an endlessly modular design so you can configure your sofa however you want — and change its layout anytime. The sofa also has stain- and water-repellent fabrics and removable covers. 

We shipped the 7th Avenue Sofa to one of our contributors — check out our 7th Avenue Sofa review here. "Overall, I really love our 7th Avenue sofa, so much so that I would and have recommended it to others," writes Marah Eakin. "I think it’s well-priced for what you’re getting and I love that you can transition it from space to space, design style to design style."

4-Seat Modular Chaise Sectional

‍Products: 7th Avenue makes an endlessly modular sofa with stain- and water-repellent fabrics and removable covers. ‍

Delivery: All orders are shipped directly from 7th Avenue's LA warehouse. 

‍Shipping fees: Flat rate shipping for all orders based on distance from its warehouse. Flat shipping rate is automatically shown at checkout.

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Mid-Range Sofa Brands

6. Allform

Starting price: Loveseats from $1,145.

Allform 3-Seat Sofa

Allform is obsessed with providing high-quality modular sofas designed for real life. It uses performance fabrics that are heavy-duty scratch, and stain-resistant without sacrificing a comfortable feel.

We shipped the Allform sofa to our studio in Austin, Texas, and found it to be a very high-quality and incredibly comfortable with medium-to-firm seats. Check out our Allform review here. 

"Buying a sofa is about both the product and experience. A lot of direct-to-consumer sofas are made overseas and as a result can take two to ten times longer to be delivered to the customer. Allform sofas are US-made which means most of our sofas ship within 1-3 business weeks," says Allform co-founder and CEO, Adam Tishman.‍

Watch: Check out interior designer Bri Ussery's thoughts on the Allform Sofa below:

‍Products: Allform offers Loveseats, Armchairs, Sectionals and Sofas.

‍Delivery: Delivery in 5-10 business days.‍

Shipping fees: Free shipping to all orders.

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7. Burrow

Starting price: Loveseats start at $995, 3-seat sofas from $1,395.

Burrow's Field 3-Seat sofa starts at $1,495.

Burrow’s modular sofas offer customization opportunities ranging from fabric color to leg style and even arm height. The modular design means that Burrow’s sofas can adapt to your environment as you rearrange rooms or move home — making a change to your furniture is as simple as ordering another module. Burrow’s products also feature clever features, such as a USB-charger to help make your life that little bit easier.

"We are relentlessly focused on the experience and relationship our customer has with us from the moment they first hear about us, until years after they're living in a home full of our products."

"Burrow is the most experience-obsessed furniture company in the world," a company spokesperson told Living Cozy. "We are relentlessly focused on the experience and relationship our customer has with us from the moment they first hear about us, until years after they're living in a home full of our products."

Watch: Check out our review of the Burrow Field sofa below: 

Reviews: We shipped the Burrow Range, Field and Nomad sofas to Living Cozy contributors for a thorough at-home test. Check out our Burrow Range sofa review here, our Field review here, and our Nomad sofa review here.  ‍

Products: Burrow sells a range of sofas, chairs and loveseats as well as rugs, shelves, throws and pillows.

‍Delivery: Burrow offers a true sofa-in-a-box experience. Its furniture is modular, which means it can be delivered in normal shipping boxes (each box weighs around 40 pounds and fits through just about any door).‍

Shipping fees: Burrow offers fast, free delivery on every single order.

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8. Floyd

Starting price: Two-seater sofa from $1,095.

The Floyd Sofa.

Floyd started out as a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015, raising 14 times its initial goal. Its founders believed that furniture simply wasn’t built with modern living in mind — it was difficult to buy, assemble, and move so they set out to build furniture for how we live today.

"The Floyd Sofa is manufactured in the US and made from premium non-toxic materials including cold-rolled steel, top-grade birch plywood, max-comfort cushions, and stain-resistant fabric," says Floyd Co-Founder and CEO Kyle Hoff.  

We shipped the Floyd Sofa to one of our contributors — check out our Floyd Sofa review here. And check out our review of the Floyd Sectional here. 

The Floyd Sectional

‍Products: Floyd's product range is incredibly simple — it sells just two products The Floyd Sofa and Sectional, both are designed for a lifetime of comfort and modularity.‍

Delivery: The Sofa is delivered directly to your door four to seven in boxes, depending on your configuration.

‍Shipping fees: Most of Floyd's products ship for a 10% shipping fee.

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9. Apt2b

Starting price: Sofas from $1,198, sectionals starting at $1,868.

Delilah Sofa

Found in LA in 2010, Apt2B crafts customizable and handmade in the USA sofas and sectionals that offer a number of bold and popular fabric options and sizing options for any space.

"The thing we're probably most proud of at Apt2B is our Made in the USA collection of customizable sofas and sectionals," Alex Back, Apt2’B’s Co-Founder, told Living Cozy. "We make a great majority of our pieces here in Downtown Los Angeles—LA is our heritage, our birthplace!—which gives us much greater control over what we're sending out into the world."

Review: We shipped Apt2B's Melrose Sectional Sofa to one of our contributors to put to the test. "This couch has exceeded my family’s expectations; we expected it to be comfortable but we have been pleasantly surprised by how sturdy it also manages to be while also being soft and cozy," writes Cassandra Brooklyn.  Read our full Melrose Sofa review here. 

‍Products:  It supplies a wide range of sofas, loveseats, sectionals and sofa beds

‍Delivery: Apt2B aims to ship most orders from its warehouse to your front door in five to seven weeks, with some items shipping immediately. ‍

Shipping fees: Free delivery.

Offer: Get 15% off at Apt2B by using code LiveCozyatApt2B at checkout (not combinable with other discounts).

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10. Interior Define 

Starting price: Sofas from $1,495.

Tatum Sofa.

Interior Define was founded to answer a simple question: "What if buying a sofa was as comfortable as lounging on one?" The brand aims to simplify the sofa buying process and to make it easy for consumers to find pieces that fit perfectly in their homes. By selling direct-to-consumer, Interior Define is able to offer high-quality products at great prices, and by making each piece custom to your needs you never need to worry about how it'll fit in with the rest of your living room.‍

Products: A wide range of seating options from sofas and ottomans to sectionals and chairs. Interior Define also offers rugs and a range of tables.

‍Delivery: Lead times between 14-16 weeks for furniture orders, non-furniture orders will arrive within 4–8 days.‍

Shipping fees: Delivery starting at $49.

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11. Medley Home

Starting price: Sofas start at around $1,700.

Dekayess Sofa.

Medley Home builds furniture made from premium and eco-friendly materials that will make your home cozy for years to come. It aims to make furniture in the best way possible and that means local manufacturing — with all of its furniture being handmade in Los Angeles, California — and an emphasis on quality and comfort.

Review: We recently shipped the Blumen Sofa to one of our writers, "With a deep seat, wide arms, and an angled back, the Blumen is incredibly comfortable," writes Shelby Golding. Check out the full Blumen Sofa review here.

‍Products: Sofas, sectionals, sleepers and ottomans.

‍Delivery: Standard lead time is 6-8 weeks and its products ship directly from its Los Angeles HQ to your door.

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12.
The Inside

Starting price: Sofas from $1,519.

Modern Sofa in French Grey Velvet.

The Inside offers highly customizable sofas. And by making every piece of sofa from scratch, The Inside makes each customer feel like a part of the design process — with 100+ fabrics and velvet options to choose from and customization available on most pieces (its sofa comes in 600 variations).

"We’re making furniture fun, with access to more design for more value. We aim to spread the joy of decorating and to make the world more beautiful than we found it."

‍Products:  It supplies a wide range of sofas,  sectionals and ottomans.

‍Delivery: Ships White Glove; The Inside's delivery partner carriers will deliver to your room and remove debris.‍

Shipping fees: Shipping is charged on a per item basis, $189 for sofas, $249 for sectionals.

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13.
Anthropologie

‍Starting price: Anthropologie sofas start at $1,298.

Bowen Sofa.

Anthropologie opened its very first store in the autumn of 1992 in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Now the brand operates over 200 stores worldwide and offers a wide range of contemporary furniture.

Products: Anthropologie offers a range of sofas and sectionals.

‍Delivery: Usually delivered within 2-4 weeks.

‍Shipping fees: White glove service for a $149 flat-rate fee, including delivery to your room of choice, unpacking, and assembly.

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14. Joybird

Starting price: Sofas from $1,500.

Preston Reversible Sectional.

Joybird believes in creating handcrafted furniture from the finest materials, at fair prices. Each piece of furniture starts as a raw material and is transformed to the exact specifications you want. Joybird’s stylish designs are inspired by the Mid-Century movement of the 1950s and 60s, from designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Cara Greenburg and Eero Saarinen. ‍

Products: Joybird has a wide ranges of sofas including sectionals, sleepers, modular and loveseats.

‍Delivery: Lead time for Joybird products is usually 4-8 weeks with products delivered between 7 to 14 business days after production is complete.‍

Shipping fees: Curbside delivery from $49.

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15. Article

Starting price: Sofas from around $1,299.

Sven Sofa

Article’s mission is to make great, stylish furniture long-lasting and well-priced. Since its launch in 2013 it has delivered its furniture pieces to more than a quarter of a million North American homes and businesses. Article understands that consumers don’t wait to wait months for new furniture to arrive and it aims to get most orders from its warehouse to your front door in two weeks or less.

Review: We shipped Article's popular Sven Sofa to one of our contributors. Read the full Article Sven review here. 

‍Products: Article offers sofas, loveseats, and chairs as well as accessories many other furniture and decor pieces.

‍Delivery: Many items are ready to ship and can be delivered within a matter of days. 

‍Shipping fees: Delivery is free orders $999 and over, and $49 for all other orders. 

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16. Industry West

Starting price: Sofas from $995.

Fielding Sofa.

Industry West's furniture and decor has an emphasis on high-quality design that brings joy to your home. Specializing in modern, artisan-crafted furniture and decor, Industry West considers its style to be new modern, with a timeless feel to each item. Each distinct item is expertly crafted and designed for modern life with each piece having a strong sense of individuality.

‍Products: Loveseats, modular sofas, upholstered sofas and leather sofas.

‍Delivery: Orders are delivered within 7-10 business days.

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Affordable Sofa Brands

17. Albany Park

Starting price: Sofas from $895. Get 10% off orders over $1,000 with code COZY10.

Albany Sofa.

After shopping in an over-priced showroom, feeling overwhelmed with options and then realizing deliver would take 4-6 weeks, Darryl and Jessica Sharpton set out to simplify the sofa buying process. The result is Albany Park, a modern luxury sofa brand, offering designer furniture at a fair price. To eliminate decision fatigue, Albany Park offers just three models — Albany, Park and Kova — and its furniture comes packaged in apartment-friendly, space-conscious boxes that can easily be manoeuvred in stairwells, tight hallways and throughout any home.

Reviews: We shipped two Albany Park sofa to Living Cozy contributors to test at home. Check out our Kova review here and our Park sectional review here.  

Watch: Check out our video review of the Kova sectional below: 

‍Products: Albany Park sells Sofas, Armchairs, Sectionals, Ottomans and Loveseats.

‍Delivery: Albany Park furniture is delivered to your front door in 3-5 business days.

‍Shipping fees: All Albany Park products are shipped for free to your front door.

Offer: Use code COZY10 code to be 10% off sitewide on all Albany Park purchases $1,000+.

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18. Inside Weather

Starting price: Sofas from $898.

Milo Sofa.

Inside Weather’s sofas are made-to-order from its workshop in California using carefully selected materials — for example, every sofa upcycles over 200 plastic water bottles. Almost every aspect of Inside Weather’s sofas can be customized from the arm height and cushion detail on its sofas to the surface design and base style on its tables.

Review: We shipped the Inside Weather Aero and Bondi sofas to Living Cozy contributors to test out at home. Check out the Aero review here and the Bondi review here. ‍

Products: Inside Weather offers a range of sofas, sectionals, sofettes and more.

‍Delivery: Inside Weather’s items are shipped in manageable, easy-to-handle boxes and are designed to be assembled in minutes.

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19. Home Reserve

Starting price: Sofas start at $474.

Ray Sofa.

Home Reserve builds furniture that lives for the family through a smart set of features that store your stuff, repels stains, and becomes the friendliest gathering place in the house. Each of its sofas is available in a wide range of colors (fabrics are changeable too), and feature hidden storage compartments under each seat cushion.

‍Products: Loveseat from $376, sofa from $474.

‍Delivery: Home Reserve’s ready-to-assemble furniture is delivered by UPS in easy-to-lift boxes.

‍Shipping fees: Flat rate fees to anywhere in the USA ranging from $35-77 depending on which sofa/chair you purchase.

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20. All Modern

Starting price: Sofas from $300.

Emerson Square Arm Sofa.

AllModern believes that great home decor and furnishings shouldn’t come at high prices. It also understands that you want things delivered quickly and easily. That’s why it aims to get you the best prices, with the fastest shipping possible.‍

Products: Enormous range of items, including everything from bathrooms to bedrooms.

‍Delivery: Thousands of items arrive within just 2 days - even sofas.‍

Shipping fees: Free delivery when you spend over $35.

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21. Sabai

Starting price: Sofas from $1,095.

The Essential Sofa.

With a mission to make beautifully designed, affordable furniture, Sabai uses sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing to create every piece in its collection.

Each Sabai product is fully customizable, allowing you to choose the fabric, legs and cushions on each, so that your furniture is unique to you. Sabai uses environmentally friendly fabrics, made from natural fibers and recycled water bottles, FSC certified wood, certiPUR-US certified foam, and recycled fiber pillows. Its boxes are also 100% recycled, and no plastic is used in its packaging.

Review: The Sabai Essential Sectional Review: A Sustainable Sofa at an Affordable Price‍

"When we were shopping for furniture for our first apartment, we couldn't find a first-hand option that felt sustainable in our price range. So we decided to make it ourselves."

Products: Sabai offers three products: The Essential Sofa, The Essential Sectional and The Essential Ottoman.

‍Delivery: Most orders arrive within 3 weeks of your order confirmation.‍

Shipping fees: Shipping is free of charge in the continental US.

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22. Poly & Bark 

Starting price: Sofas from $999.

Napa Sofa.

Poly & Bark aim to provide a better furniture and home decor buying experience. Using quality materials, and working with crafters they know and trust, Poly & Bark ensures that each item is tasteful, affordable and durable, meaning every item of furniture purchased from them is built to last you a lifetime.‍

Products: Poly & Bark offers a range of sofas, sectionals and daybeds.

‍Delivery: Most orders are shipped with 1-2 business days. ‍

Shipping fees: Free delivery on most orders.

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23. Urban Outfitters

Starting price: Sofas from around $400.

Cassie Tufted Sofa.

Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters originated as a unique retail experience and community center for creative, college-age customers.

‍Products: Urban Outfitters offers a range of sleepers, loveseats, daybeds and more.

‍Delivery: Most orders arrive within 5-7 business days, some furniture items take 2 to 4 weeks.‍

Shipping fees: Orders up to $49.99, $4.95 shipping fee. Orders $50 and over are free.

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Discover more: Check out our guide to the best affordable couches here.

Our Checklist: What We Looked for in Sofa Brands

To find this list of the best sofa brands for 2022, we spoke to a number of expert interior designers and Living Cozy contributors who have experience working with and buying from multiple brands. Where possible, we've also looked to get hands-on experience with brands and ship sofas to our contributors to review (we have more sofa reviews lined up for the coming months).

Other factors we considered for brands to be included on this list include:

Best Sofa Brands: Living Cozy's Top Picks

Best for modern living: Burrow

Burrow's sofas are made from tight olefin fiber weave which is inherently scratch and stain resistant. Its designs also include a built-in USB charger & 72” power cord to help keep devices charged.

‍Shop Burrow‍

Best for customization: Inside Weather

Every piece of furniture from Inside Weather is made-to-order and consumers can customize every detail — from the arm style and upholstery to cushion shape and everything in between.

Shop Inside Weather‍

Best for the environment: Sabai

Sabai uses environmentally friendly fabrics, made from natural fibers and recycled water bottles, FSC certified wood, certiPUR-US certified foam, and recycled fiber pillows. Its boxes are also 100% recycled, and no plastic is used in its packaging.

Shop Sabai

Best for kids: Home Reserve

Furniture is all about being able to relax with your family, and Home Reserve sofas are made to be adaptable, renewable and easy-to-clean. Each sofa also features hidden storage compartments under each seat cushion.

Shop Home Reserve‍

Best for apartments: Burrow, Floyd

Getting large sofas (or any size, really) into an apartment can be difficult. But these brands all ship easy-to-assemble modular sofas in boxes making getting the sofa into your apartment incredibly simple.

Shop Burrow | Shop Floyd‍

Best budget option: AllModern

AllModern offers a huge range of sofas in various styles from just $300. 

Shop AllModern

Tips and Advice for Buying A Sofa

Find the Right Type of Sofa for Your Home

A new couch is one of the most exciting pieces of furniture to buy, but it can also be a stressful experience. So stressful that trying to buy a new couch led to Darryl Sharpton and his wife, Jessica, to found their own sofa brand, Albany Park. 

Now you don't have to go as far as the Sharpton's and build your own brand to find the perfect couch. But as a starting point, it can really help to narrow down your search and decide on the type of couch you'd like to buy. 

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most popular couch types: 

Sectional Sofas

A sectional is made up of at least two pieces (or sections) that combine to create L or U shaped sofas.

The Park Sectional by Albany Park

"They are extremely popular right now mostly because of their versatility and configuration options," Allison Thibault, principal designer at Kaleidoscope Design Studio told Living Cozy. "They also come in a wide variety of upholstery and price ranges, making them appealing to most buyers."

Read more: Discover the best places to buy a sectional couch here. 

Deep Seated Sofas

Sometimes you just want a bit more space to put your feet up and relax, and that's exactly what deep seated couches were designed for. The average seat depth is around 28-32" and anything over 34" is considered deep-seated.

The Lemieux et Cie Renan Sofa has 41" deep seats

“Sofas with shallow seats are best for those that prefer to sit upright. Deeper seated sofas are better for when you want to lounge out or curl up,” says Andra DelMonico, a home design expert from Next Luxury. “Since most of us prefer to lounge while binging our favorite show, deep-seated sofas are growing in popularity.”

Read more: The Best Cozy, Deep Seat Sofas

Loveseats

A loveseat is simply a small sofa designed to seat two people, and it's the perfect type of sofa for small spaces and couples. Many loveseats will also come with neat features from reclining options to pull out beds and even built in end tables.

The Burrow Range 3-Piece Sectional Lounger

"We love to place loveseats in small living spaces," says Kendall Severson owner of Interior Design Partnership. "Velvet loveseats and settees look incredibly sophisticated in a rich velvet fabric or a bold pattern," she adds.  

Read more: The Best  Couches for Small Spaces

Sleeper

Sleepers are couches that double up as beds. Sometimes they will include a fold out mattress whereas other times the sofa back can lay flat to make a bed. 

Flipside 86'' Sleeper Sofa Bed

"Practical comes to mind especially for that extra guest room, hobby room, or home office," says Vera Jaye. "This multi-use piece of furniture is easy to open and close for those tight-fitted rooms and now come in a variety of styles from traditional to modern."

Convertible 

One of the most versatile types of couch, a convertible can be transformed into a number of configurations and can often be converted into a bed.

The Toggle Convertible Couch

"I love selecting these for my clients homes because they are so versatile," says interior designer Keri Feeney. You can utilize it as a traditional sofa, as a trundle, a queen bed or just to lounge watching a movie with your feet up."

Popular Sofa Styles

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most popular couch styles: 

Mid-Century Modern
The Sven Sofa

Mid-century modern is one of the most popular sofa styles around right now. Defined by clean, curved lines, and tapered legs, the mid-century modern style has been popular since the middle of the 20th century (roughly 1933 to 1965). 

Read more: The Best Places to Buy a Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Chesterfield
The Lyric Chesterfield

Chesterfield sofas are designed with rolled arms that are the same height as the back, deep button tufted upholstery, and nailhead trim.

Lawson

Lawson sofas feature back cushions that are separate from the frame. Lawson's can recognized by their straight lines and will often have seat depth that’s equal to the height of the sofa back above the seat. The arms also tend to be lower than the back.

Tuxedo
The Emma Sofa

Tuxedo sofas are defined by high arms that sit level with the sofa back, and a clean-lined and geometric style.  The Tuxedo style is perfect for a more formal style of room and was Tuxedo Park, New York.

English Roll Arm
The Carlisle Couch

Defined by  rounded arms that are lower than more traditional roll arm sofas. "English Roll Arm sofas are a quintessential classic statement in any home. Their style is timeless," says Anne R. Kokoskie, owner and designer at Styled by ARK. "This sofa can read formal or relaxed depending on the fabric you choose and the adjacency to the other elements in the room."

Read more: Types and Styles of Sofas and Couches Explained [With Photos]

When is the Best Time to Buy a Sofa?

‍So when is the best time to buy a sofa?  When we asked sales and furniture experts about the best times to buy, here's what we learned: 

The best time to buy furniture is during the late winter months of January and February just before the launch of new furniture and summer months like July and August as many retailers will offer end-of-summer sales. 

“To be honest there's always a sale of some sort in the furniture and furnishings industry,” says Sherri Monte, founder of Seattle based interior design firm Elegant Simplicity.   “But when it comes to the interior of your home steepest sales often exist just before the launch of new furniture.” 

And what's the best holiday sale of the year?

Early in the year, many retailers offer discounts on furniture when new styles are coming in. So sales offer a great way to move older stock as the new styles come in. This means that Presidents Day (in February) is often one of the best holiday weekends to shop the sales and buy discounted furniture. 

“With over a decade as an interior designer, we are big believers in the President's Day sales,” says Monte. 

Sofa Buying Tips from the Pros

It's a big commitment to buy a new couch, so we asked some professional interior designers for some tips on what you should look out for:

1. Look for a quality frame

"Solid Kiln Dried Hardwood or High Quality Plywood for a
structurally sound piece that will stand the test of time. Kiln drying
hardwood removes 90-95% of the moisture in the wood. This helps prevent
warping and bowing over time," says Natasha Nicolaou from NatNico Designs.

2. Check cushion firmness and materials

"Firmer seats will feature high-density foam cushions, often wrapped in Dacron or batting that adds extra padding. The higher the density, the firmer the feel of the foam. Low-density foam is regarded by manufacturers as foam with a density of 1.8 and below. Softer seats will feature a blend of foam, fiber and down feathers. Down is exceptionally plush," advises Jessica Harris, Production Designer from Living Spaces.

3. Search for a manufacturer warranty

"A sofa made from good construction will automatically come with a warranty without having to purchase one, manufacturer who provide warranties are confident in their product and you can be too," says Christina Halasz from Halasz Designs.

4. Pay attention to the measurements

"Be sure to note not just the overall height, width and depth of the sofa but
also note the arm height.  If you have a tight squeeze and you have a
tuxedo style sofa, where the arms and the back are the same height, it adds to the challenge of turning a corner.  Find out whether or not the feet are removable.  Those few inches can make all the difference in the world," says Arelene Lord, Principal Designer at Lord Designs. 

5. Think about how you want to use the room

"The room's function is a major deciding factor when deciding on a sofa. If it's going to be used as a  theatre or media room, relaxed soft cushion backs would be the route to go, whereas in a formal living room you’ll want a more fitted and tighter look which feels more put together and polished," says Bre Hance, Founder and CEO of InHance Interiors. 

Anatomy of sofas: what are the parts of the sofa

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In most cases, when choosing a sofa, it is on its outer part that all attention is collected. When buying a new product, we mainly focus on the color and fabric of the upholstery, its comfort and softness. But in order to choose a truly high-quality sofa that will serve you faithfully for many years, you need to know what its design looks like and what parts it consists of. The more reliable all the elements are, the longer the life of the product will be.

What the sofa is made of

We all know the basic components of furniture. such as back and seat. But what, for example, is the name of the side of the sofa and what else does the upholstery hide underneath? Let's figure it out.

The main components of the sofa are:

This design is generic. It is worth considering that different models may have their own characteristics. Consider which of the structural elements can affect the durability of furniture.

Structural elements affecting the life of the furniture

Let's take a look at the most important components of a sofa. These include:

  1. Frame. This element is the basis of the sofa. It depends on him how often the sofa can be used and what the permissible load may be, depending on the weight. It is recommended to choose the most durable material for its manufacture. Of course, chipboard will be the cheapest option, but it will not last as long as natural wood and metal. In addition, there is a high risk of breakage during a heavy load. When choosing a tree, you need to opt for such durable species as oak and beech. Softwoods will be slightly cheaper, but they are more brittle. When buying a new product, check the frame for knots, because they can lead to a quick breakdown of the product.
  2. Filler. With the help of the filler, the shape of the furniture is created. Its elasticity and softness also depend on it. The spring block is considered the best. It can be of two types: Bonnel and independent. Bonnel is slightly less expensive and can produce a squeaky sound over time. Independent springs are considered the most durable and provide an orthopedic effect, but at the same time they are the most expensive.
  3. Transformation mechanism. Nowadays, the furniture market provides a huge number of sofas with different transformation mechanisms. The choice of the appropriate option depends on how often you plan to transform the sofa into a bed. For frequent use, the eurobook, click-clack, accordion and dolphin are suitable. For use as a guest bed, an American or French folding bed is suitable.

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Which sofa design is better? Types of sofa frames

Basic structural elements of the sofa

Sofa design provides strength and reliability. When choosing, it is important to pay attention to what parts the furniture consists of. Don't focus only on appearance.

The main elements include the following:


Items described may vary. The device depends on the model. Depending on the design features, there are:

Stationary sofas cannot be reshaped. In turn, they are straight and angular.

Modular consists of several parts. The owner of such furniture can swap elements and change shape.

Islands are made to organize recreation areas. Designs are convenient to use in offices or living rooms. They will need space, as sofas are installed in the middle of the room. They are not placed along the wall. Sitting on such furniture is quite comfortable, but it is not suitable for sleeping.

Types of sofa mechanisms

The folding mechanism is selected depending on the purpose of operation.

If it is expected that the sofa will be used frequently and unfolded, opt for a book, eurobook or dolphin.

If the model is purchased only for arranging seats, order a monolithic structure (there is no folding mechanism).

Popular options for transformation mechanisms are tango and pantograph. According to the device, they are similar to the book model.


Sofas with mechanisms French, American or Italian folding bed are comfortable and reliable. But each of them has its drawbacks. For example, in the sofas of the Italian folding bed model, niches for storing bedding are not provided.

Sofa frame: what materials is it made of?

Frames are different. What distinguishes them is the material from which they are made. There are such variations:

There are designs of combined types. Choose metal models, but keep in mind that such items are heavy. The lightest are made of plywood or chipboard.

Sofa upholstery: advantages and disadvantages

There are an abundance of upholstery options available today. Each type has some advantages. But it is worth paying attention to the shortcomings.

It is customary to distinguish three main types of upholstery:

Finishing must be chosen depending on the purpose for which the sofa is purchased. So, fabric with dirt-repellent properties (chenille, matting, velor, teflon flock) is suitable for the living room.


If you need a sofa bed with the functions of a berth, you should give preference to upholstery made from natural fabrics. A rational option would be flock. The material does not cause allergies, does not deform.

Furniture for a children's room should be equipped with natural and wear-resistant upholstery. In addition, it is important that the fabric is easily cleaned of dirt.

All natural materials are poorly cleaned. Use special impregnation.

For the kitchen, it is more convenient to install a sofa with leatherette upholstery. The material does not absorb odors, is easy to clean, has dust and water repellent properties. Tapestry, for example, is not characterized by such qualities.

Furniture upholstered in boucle fabric looks very attractive.

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