Buying a new sofa is never an impulse decision. It requires extensive research, budgeting, and real-life vetting from design-savvy experts we trust.
When we set out to curate the best sofas to buy from retailers across the U.S., one thing became abundantly clear, there's no single "best sofa," because styles, budgets, and lifestyle needs vary—what's best for you may not be the same for someone else reading our guide. That means we had to look at the sofa-buying process from a range of perspectives, examining the factors influencing your choices the most when shopping online. At the top of the list: buying from a trusted brand and how things like frame construction, upholstery, and cushion filling hold up over time. The longevity and comfort of a piece were equally important as its aesthetic qualities like style, shape, and color—attributes you can live with (and hopefully love) for at least the next decade.
