i have read probably thousands of reviews on different brands/sofas so far - and am going in circles. i want something super comfortable and nice-looking as the main furniture in our living room to have guests sit on, watch TV, etc. needs to hold up to kids and cats/dog. don't want performance fabric - needs to be PFA/PFC free (look it up!) and i just need a basic color - white or tan. willing to spend between $2-8k for a couch i would expect to last 5-10+ years.

i am leaning against the "cloud" style - though it seems comfy, lots of negative reviews about not holding up for multiple years and just looking messy.

would love a trusted furniture brand with good customer service. i have researched everything from maiden home, mantle, urban natural, restoration hardware, floyd, sundays, crate and barrel, pottery barn, west elm, article, 7th avenue, benchmade modern, sixpenny... and all seem to have some issues. was going to look at design within reach and room and board next, unless anyone has a magic answer!

does this exist?!

EDIT UPDATE: We narrowed it down to Room + Board (Weber), Design within Reach (Emmy) and some Benchmade ones as they all were solidly made, with OEKO-text or greenguard certified fabrics, in our price range, and mostly made in US. HOWEVER we then figured out we just don't have enough room for a sectional with a chaise in our living room, so we hit pause. I think I will try to do Room + Board when we resume, their furniture and company values are awesome, lots of it made in US and with sustainability in mind!

We did however just buy a sleeper sofa for our guest room from Innovation Living (Neah model) and absolutely love it! Very well made and SUPER comfy for guests to sleep on, as it uses the American Leather mechanism instead of the regular sleeper sofa steel bar contraptions that companies like West Elm use :)

I have a toddler so stain resistant is a plus. I just don't want to have to replace it in a couple of years. Preferably something that will last 7+ years and available online to order. I was looking at West Elm but have read mixed reviews. Any reviews for Room & Board? Thanks

Looking to buy a higher quality sectional in the Charleston area. Has anyone had any good experiences with West Elm, Pottery Barn or Ashley Furniture? Open to all suggestions!

Any recommendations to find a somewhat nice sectional sofa? Most online stores are pushing 4+ months for delivery, hoping to find something in the next month or so. Appreciate your thoughts.

Hey everyone! Looking for some advice on a sectional couch for our basement.

We originally purchased the "Casselbury 2-Piece Sectional with Chaise" from Ashley Furniture and it ended up not fitting down our stairs into the basement which was extremely disappointing...

So on the hunt again! I want something large enough for us to lounge on (I love the modular couches that basically turn into a huge bed lol) the room we want it in is about 133 inch x 133 inch

Looking for comfort over anything! And hopefully under $2000.00ish

TTYA :)

Recently we remodeled our basement. Need a sectional sofa for tv watching and lounging.

EDIT: Problem solved. I found a gently used, local B&B Italia Tufty Time. We love it...

We want something that’s modular, ideally 1970s “Italian looking” but ideally not 2020s “Italian priced”. (Max $10K budget.)

Low to the ground. (We're in a basement.)

Good for naps.

Can’t be deeper than 93”. It could be very wide (as much as 18’), but we’ll likely choose something far less wide than that because we're not crazy people.

It must be dog-friendly. (NO white boucle. Ha.)

Too many options out there. I went way down the rabbit hole, so maybe someone in the future can find this post and won't have to go to the same depths. (You're welcome, future visitor.)

We’re based in the US.

See below. Let me know your thoughts! What did I miss?

In no particular order, here are the sectionals that we’re considering:

• Room & Board Fia U-chaise config

  • $5,600 for stocked fabric

  • $7,000 to $8,000 for more interesting fabric options

  • 64” by 160”

  • Smaller footprint than the RH Cloud, equally slouchy and deep enough. Frame seems a bit more structured than the Cloud but future Reddit reviews may end up hating it because it probably won’t stay wrinkle free. (Not a huge concern for us; this is for a basement.)

  • 8 weeks for production, if not in stocked fabric.

  • As of 2/14/2024, nothing but five star reviews on R&B website. (They don’t prune bad reviews, like some DTC brands.)

• RH Cloud 6-piece U-chaise (Luxe size)

  • $9,000 in lowest cost upholstery

  • $300 delivery

  • Only neutral colors; not ideal

  • 90” deep by 177” wide

  • Loved and hated by Reddit. Most complains not about quality but the fact that it foam on the inside and lacks structure, making it uncomfortable for some and not look like it did in the showroom over time.

  • Lots of gently used inventory available for $3,000 to $6,000; new slip covers can be purchased from RH but a full set will likely cost $5,000. Local RH outlet may have some discounted options.

  • Have been able to sit on it in RH showroom; I find it comfy

  • It’s probably the least “Italian” sofa on this list but that’s ok

• Arhaus – Reddit seems to generally like this company

  • Coburn could definitely work

    • Colors are a little boring (50 shades of grey)

    • Currently everything is around 50% off, depending on fabric

    • Seems very well made for the price

    • I’m walking distance from a showroom, so can definitely test it out

    • Keegan would be a contender (with sale price) but no fabric options

• Ikea JÄTTEBO u-shaped config

  • 63” deep by 150” wide, so even smaller footprint

  • Super cheap at $3,300 – not sure I want to spend that much for Ikea quality

  • Removable slipcovers

  • Comes in a nice green color that we like

  • Can drive home with pieces of it on the same day

  • Made out of particle board and velcro – almost assuredly won’t last for more than a few years. Some complaints online about wobbly construction that’s pretty typical for Ikea stuff.

  • Sat on it in person at Ikea. It’s so-so on the comfort level. A bit rigidly square in construction but squishy cushions.

• Castlery Jonathan

  • Chaise Sectional Sofa with Ottoman

  • Love the look of this one

  • Comes in leather also

  • (Currently on sale) under $4,000 + another $1,000 to make it wider by one armless section – would be about 70” x 145”

  • Ships in a couple of weeks

  • Nowhere nearby to try it out – 20% restocking fee on returns

  • Warranty costs extra; shipping costs extra

  • 1 star out of 5 on bbb.org

  • Reddit has loads of complaints about Castlery – bad customer service, bad shipping estimates, back fabric (their website has some one-star reviews buy most products are in the 4-5 star range)

  • Bonus sofa: the Todd (currently on clearance)

    • Nothing but 5-star reviews on their site, but somehow this one is on clearance; can’t currently make the configuration I need with the components available

• Article – Sanna Magnet Green Left Conversational Sectional

  • Very tempting, lots of seating surface for under $4,000 (currently on sale)

  • Many DTC companies get roasted on Reddit. (Thanks for the warnings!) Article seems like one of the least bad, especially given their relatively high quality items for relatively affordable prices.

  • I have purchased a couple things from Article (a bed and some poufs) and my experience was great. Shipped on time. Quality was better than expected.

  • They don’t seem to cook their reviews (actual one-star reviews on their website). Some of the complaints are irrational (“the couch wasn’t as green as it looked on my monitor!”) And some of the old issues on Reddit had to do with long waiting times during the pandemic, when everyone was having problems.

  • Return policy seems somewhat sensible

• Kardiel Shelter

  • Price is right at under $5,000

  • Not sure what to make of these folks

    • 365-day trial of furniture…?

    • 3 year warranty?

    • The couch we like is out of stock until 5/31 – four months not ideal

    • 2/5 stars on BBB – not great but better than a lot of the DTC brands

    • A few horror stories out there

    • Don’t like that they rip off other designers, e.g. Cassina

• West Elm – Remi

  • Loads of colors about $1,000 per modular piece (six piece with ottomans would run about $6,000, u-shaped with chaises would be maybe $5,000), kinda boxy and upright; and the Ariana – similar style, slightly less boxy/upright, maybe 10% cheaper

  • “Hand-built frames with hand-finished upholstery”

  • “Solid pine and engineered wood frame with reinforced joinery”

  • Presumably could sit on these and test them out in a nearby West Elm, although they don’t always have every model on the floor

  • West Elm has a decent return policy but made-to-order items can’t be returned

• Crate & Barrel Angalore

  • Really wanted this one. Love the look, love the shape.

  • Almost looks like a 1970s Italian import.

  • About $7,000 in the config we wanted. Occasionally goes on sale.

  • Never had this in any of their showrooms, so couldn’t sit on it. Currently quoting a May delivery (three months out) and it would be custom-made, which means you can’t return it if you don’t like it.

  • Too risky for a sofa that has zero reviews (although there’s a lone one-star review for one of the ottomans, saying it was poorly made and falling apart…)

• CB2 Faible

  • 4-PIECE GREY PERFORMANCE VELVET SECTIONAL SOFA WITH RIGHT ARM runs about $5,000

  • 142” by 92” deep (almost too deep for our space)

  • Stocked in a chenille velvet charcoal; 4-week delay and extra $1,000 for other custom colors

  • Probably will be able to sit on one at a local CB2 but need to confirm

• Bludot Sunday U-shaped Sectional

  • Have owned quite a few Bludot pieces and the quality is generally quite good

  • $9,000 to $9,500, depending on fabric (only 4 options)

  • Have sat on this in the showroom and it’s super comfortable for lounging

  • 150 x 76

  • Most versions in stock, ready to ship

  • Also tried Cleon but didn’t find it comfortable

• Hay Mags Low and Quilton

  • Might be able to squeak one of these in under budget, depending on the configuration and fabric

  • Reviews online are extremely mixed

  • Have seen Hay furniture up close (in London) but haven’t had a chance to sit on either one of these; local DWR doesn’t keep these on the floor

• Gus Modern

  • Nexus

    • Good quality

    • Cushions contain an eco-friendly, synthetic-down fill made from 1441 recycled plastic water bottles

    • Inner frame is 100% kiln-dried FSC®-Certified hardwood in support of responsible forest management (FSC® 092551)

    • Roughly $1,000-1,500 per segment, would need 6 segments

    • 80 x 160

    • No-Sag, sinuous spring system

    • Low stock in a number of places

  • Podium – could also work

• Ethnicraft Molly

  • Very similar to the Gus Modern Nexus, similar price point

• Bend Goods Cube Sofa

  • Six-piece config (rearranged into a u-shape)

  • Scant reviews online, especially about sofas

  • Made in China

• Maiden Home Bruer Modular – way over budget in the size/fabric we want

• Euro options?

  • B&B Italia Camaleonda – ha… easily $20,000; even finding one gently used (once you account for shipping) probably would not fit into the budget; also, maybe this fad will pass

  • B&B Italia Tufty – same

  • Roche Bobois, any model – same

  • Arflex – same

  • Lignet Roset Togo – same

  • Audo Copenhagen – same

  • MOOI BFF – same

  • Flexform – same

  • Poliform – same

  • Cassina – same

  • Muuto Connect Soft Modular Sofa Corner – just slightly over budget

• Other DTC

  • Lulu & Georgia – nothing here works for us, style-wise

  • Albany Park – nothing here works for us, style-wise; reviews very mixed

  • Apt2B – nothing here works for us, style-wise

  • Eternity Modern – horror stories all over reddit about this company

  • SettleIn – very cheap prices, seems like a lot of horror stories online

  • Brooklyn Space – not our vibe

  • Industry West – this Loom Modular Sofa @ $3,125 seems nice and affordable, but I think they are just reselling some other manufacturer? Really don’t know anything about them

  • Modloft – don’t know anything about them; this one could work; not my first choice

  • Rove – not great reviews online

what is the most comfortable couch you have ever sat on? Does it also happen to be beautiful? And not messy looking? It's for a chic modern NYC apartment for a small ish wide open space in the main area of the apartment. can't have too high of a back as not up against a wall, but also can't be too low as not comfortable. Really prioritizing comfort here. It's replacing Mario Bellini sofa which is gorgeous but not comfortable at all, but hoping I can find something gorgeous and chic AND a dream to snuggle up on! Would be grateful for any ideas. Thanks so much!

Looking to replace my living room couch we bought when we moved into our house almost 6 years ago...absolute piece of shit.

I would love to find a modular sofa (Lovesac type) that can offer some flexibility as well as ease of replacement parts without being over the moon expensive.

I know I need to pay for quality, and Im ok with that but ideally looking for a 3-4 seat sectional with either 2 chaise's or 2 ottomans for under 5-6K.

Lovesac is obviously THEE name in that arena, but looked at Cozey, Sundays...just curious what else people have had good experience with that they would recommend/buy another if they had to.

Any pros/cons of buying this sectional from Raymour and Flaningan - https://www.raymourflanigan.com/living-rooms/sectional-sofas/wilkinson-4-pc-sectional-sofa-297096818

Its shape and measurements fit our need but pricey, not sure about quality.

Pl suggest any alternatives.

Thanks

I feel like I see so many people drool over expensive sectionals. I don't get it, here's why:

1. The corner itself is dead space that nobody can comfortably sit in.

• also, if this section is to lie down on that's also just sort of awkward. If a group of people are over people likely don't want to lie down, and if it's just you and someone else, two couches are much more comfortable

1. It doesn't really allow for space between people when lots of people use it. If you have people on either side of the corner of the sectional, you're right on each other's faces.

2. In terms of design, they have a couple flaws:

• They take up more space than they need to, sort of drawing the entire room to this one big piece of furniture. Some people may like this so may not be a flaw, I personally just don't.

• it really limits creativity. Going off the last point, they're so big and bulky that you can't do as much with the rest of the room.

What are y'all's thoughts? Anyone else share this dislike for sectionals?

I moved into a new house and needed a new sofa last year during the height of all the supply chain issues when no one had furniture in stock. Being desperate, I bought an overpriced POS from APT2B.com. It looked nice and was in stock, but pretty much sucked right away. Uncomfortable, creaky, etc. and has only gotten worse with time.

If you wanted a sectional in a modern or mid-century modern style that is actually durable and comfortable, where would you look? Cloth and leather are both ok. Extra points if it can withstand dog and toddler abuse.

Bonus question: same question for a bed frame/headboard combo. I keep seeing Thuma advertised and they look solid and have good reviews, but I worry they're another crowd funded/Instagram advertisde product that just looks good online and has fake reviews.

Okay party people, I'm looking for a good quality sectional. I'd like to keep the purchase under 3k. Where do I go? What should I look for? I don't know a damn thing about furniture, so I'm looking for some autistic furniture gurus here, people.

I've been looking at Cozy couch, which seems to be gaining popularity here in Canada and I do like how easy it will be to travel with if I move again. But I can't test the damn thing out!

Our 7 year old sectional is trashed with rips, stains, and the cushions are completely flat. We have two young kids and a golden retriever so whatever we get needs to handle abuse. Looking at sectionals in the 1500-2500 range but I'm overwhelmed by options. Performance fabric that's stain resistant and easy to clean seems crucial but reviews are mixed on whether that stuff actually works.

Some people swear by leather or faux leather for easy cleanup but I'm worried about it being sticky in summer and cold in winter. We need an L-shaped sectional that seats at least 5-6 people and fits in our living room which is maybe 15x18 feet. For families with kids and pets, what couch material has actually held up to daily destruction?

I'm on the hunt for a great quality, comfortable, and durable sectional for my living room. My budget is up to $3,500 CDN, and I’m specifically looking for something that's Canadian-made to support local businesses and ensure top-notch craftsmanship.

Does anyone have recommendations for where to shop in Vancouver or the surrounding areas? I'm interested in both physical stores and online retailers, as long as the sectional is built to last and offers a good mix of style and comfort.

Bonus points if you've had your sectional for a while and can vouch for its longevity and comfort over time. Any tips on what to look out for in terms of materials or brands would also be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help! 😊

I want a sectional big enough for at least 4 people comfortably.

Based on my brief research, my options look like IKEA, Laz boy, Bobs discount, Costco, Big Lots. Anything I missed or should I avoid any of these places? I think Laz boy is clearly the best option but also the most expensive so I’ll get the least amount of couch but probably the highest quality. Any suggestions? (And yes, I’m aware of thrifts stores and Facebook market place. Just want something new this time around)

As furniture quality decreases I find people spending insane amounts of money on furniture that doesn’t last. You used to be able to get decent furniture that last at most places but now even La-z-boy has mixed reviews. I bought my first house and want a decent sectional that’ll last but it makes me so anxious to pull the trigger feeling like it’s such a slim chance to get good furniture. Any suggestions? I only know about La-Z-Boy for quality and my friend that worked at Ashley Furniture told me to never buy there.

I'm about to move to a new house that has a great large entertaining space. We want a large sectional sofa that will last a long time, fit the look we want (examples below), and be as comfortable as possible. We haven't settled on an exact budget yet, but we are willing to pay for something that will last.

I would really appreciate any help people can give for suggestions, what would you buy if budget wasn't a concern?

We're looking for something with the look of the BenchMadeModern Skinny Fat Sectional, or the RoomAndBoard Easton, or possibly the Restoration Hardware Cloud line. Unfortunately I've seen some pretty negative things about all of those online (though the Easton seems to be a possible contender still).

Thanks everyone!

I’m looking for a new couch or sectional and I’m wondering how the ones from Costco are and hold up.

Do the sectional sections slid apart from each other easily?

How do the cushions hold up from repeated use?

~ $1500 spending limit.

I’m a big guy with broad shoulders that likes to nap on the couch. My current couch is too narrow for me to lay on my back without my arm hanging off the side, which is what I’d like to avoid in a new couch or sectional.

Thanks.

I’ve read through other posts on this subreddit and here’s what I’m looking for, and options I’ve found. Would love some insight!

Looking for:

• 5-seater sectional

• Dog/kid friendly

Brands I’ve heard good things about:

• Room & Board

• Costco

Does anyone have experience?