The 20 Most Comfortable Couches of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
<p>Several <em>House Beautiful</em> editors <a href=” target=”_blank”>already own</a> super cozy and comfortable couches, so you can trust that <a href=” target=”_blank”>our picks are vetted</a>. We included staff favorites, from tested cloud couch dupes to <a href=” target=”_blank”>sustainable finds</a> that are built to last you for years. In addition to using our own eye for design, we turned to Lindye Galloway, founder and Chief Creative Officer of <a href=” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop</a>, and Andrew Gillick, founder and principal designer of <a href=” Design</a> for all their advice on how to find the living room seating of your dreams. </p><p>Gillick points out depth as an important factor when buying a couch because “it will be different for everyone,” she says. “Just think about how varied everyone’s favorite seating position is, not to mention different body types and sizes.” Want more expert shopping advice and product picks? Simply scroll ahead. We found 20 options, from a leather piece that retains its luster over time to a <a href=” target=”_blank”>beachy sectional</a> with coastal flair, that’ll elevate any room in your home. </p><hr><h3 class=”body-h3″><strong>Shop more of our favorite couches:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong></strong><a href=” target=”_blank”>17 Best Velvet Couches for Every Design Aesthetic</a></li><li><a href=” target=”_blank”>15 Couches Under $500 That Are Shockingly Stylish</a></li><li><a href=” target=”_blank”>12 Curved Couches That Instantly Soften and Elevate Any Living Room </a></li></ul><hr>”/>
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Even at just two pieces, the overstuffed cushions in this Sundays sofa provide maximum comfort for family lounging. You can build on to the modular pieces over time, so start small and the sofa can grow with you. “Most importantly, everyone in my family finds this sofa ridiculously comfortable, despite our various sizes of tall, short, baby, and cat,” Deputy Managing Editor Olivia Hosken says. “In fact, one of my cats is now visibly annoyed whenever I sit on our other sofa instead of the Movie Night and she has to choose between cuddles with me or her new favorite spot.”
Dimensions
90″ W x 45″ D x 32″ H
Material
Polyester, cotton, linen, viscose
Fill
Feather-fibre blend with foam core
Best Customizable
Serena & Lily Beach House Chaise Sectional
Pros
Available in multiple sizes, configurations, and fabrics
Completely customizable
Sturdy, solid hardwood frame
Cons
Long lead times
Let’s start with a Serena & Lily sofa that Cherner claims is the most comfortable sofa. “My family has this sofa, so I have lounged on it many times. Yes, it is as comfortable as it looks,” she says. It’s available in several sizes, configurations, and colors, so feel free to completely customize it to your space. “Aside from the cushions, which feel more like pillows you’d sleep on, what makes this couch so cozy is that fact that it’s quite low to the ground, so getting on and off isn’t really a hassle,” Cherner adds. Did we mention this sectional comes in over 100 fabric types, allowing you to customize it to suit your decor tastes?
Dimensions
112″ W x 80″ D x 36″ H
Material
Custom
Fill
Down and feathers mix
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Best Modular
Maiden Home The Jones Modular
Pros
Down-filled cushions
Low-profile frame
Free white glove delivery
Cons
Reviewers have had mixed results with the performance fabric
Few brands craft luxurious sofas like Maiden Home. Rather than offer their loyal clients a bevy of options, which, more often than not, is more stressful than helpful, Maiden Home sells 13 styles, including The Jones, a modular option we are shamelessly obsessed with. We love it in the sea foam green pictured, but if you’re into something more neutral, opt for any of the brand’s myriad fabric options. Plus, it comes with free white glove delivery because it’s made to order, meaning no one is going into a warehouse and pulling out a sofa that’s been sitting on a shelf for months.
Dimensions
84″ W x 40″ D x 32.5″ H
Material
Custom
Fill
Down
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Most Stain-Resistant
Burrow Range 3-Piece Sectional Lounger
Pros
Modular
Durable, stain-resistant fabric
Includes fast, free delivery
Cons
Might not sit more than three comfortably
With the moody berry blue performance fabric and deep, plush seats, this Burrow lounger is pretty dreamy. As you can imagine, the dream seat is in the corner, against the soft back cushions and the included matching throw pillow. The extended seat along the side is a close second. Choose between six fabric colors and three leg finishes to personalize it to your space. It’s also modular, so if this particular configuration doesn’t work in your space, switch it up.
Dimensions
62″ W x 60.5″ D x 28″ H
Material
Olefin weave
Fill
Medium-density foam, shredded fill, and fiber wadding
Most Firm
West Elm Haven Sofa
Pros
Include white glove delivery
Customizable upholstery
Made to order
Cons
Long lead times
Since West Elm is a reliable brand for almost everyone, you can trust that, even without testing it in person, it will arrive exactly as the website promises. Case in point: This sofa, which is just as comfortable as it looks. One thing we will say, though, is that the cushions aren’t sink-in soft. They’re a bit overstuffed, which we’d consider a good thing, but it makes for a firmer seat. If you like to sit on pillowy soft sofas, this may not be the one for you. Otherwise, grab it in four sizes and more than 100 fabrics. Did we mention that it includes free white glove delivery?
Dimensions
60″ W x 39″ D x 31.5″ H
Material
Custom
Fill
Down alternative-wrapped, high-resiliency polyurethane foam
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Best Bouclé
Castlery Lucas Performance Bouclé Sofa
Pros
Ships from New Jersey
Free returns within 14 days
Rounded legs still let light pass underneath
Cons
Available in only one color
This is another sofa that feels as comfortable as it looks, courtesy of the foam, fiber, and pocket spring-filled seat cushions and included throw pillows (the ones that match, not the pink ones). One customer even said, “So impressed with this sofa. We ordered two for our living room. They are SO comfortable, substantial, and I feel like the fabric is going to hold up well to our dogs. The fabric is more subtle than a traditional bouclé which I love. Super impressed!” Well, there you have it.