Best Wayfair Sofas: 6 Options That Please Wallet and Home

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last updated 7 November 2024

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If you're shopping for a new couch on a budget, the words "Wayfair sofa" are probably the only words on your mind. Indeed, in the ecosystem of affordable furniture, Wayfair stands virtually alone in its dominance, likely because its offerings actually manage to do the impossible: serve style and comfort, all at an affordable price.

Indeed, if you put in the work and know what to look for (my best sofas guide can help you with that), you can easily find quality and well-priced seating options for all budgets. And with a keen eye, you can find some stylish options, too, which is exactly what I've done here today. What you'll find below is an edit of six quality Wayfair sofas, three of which have been tried and tested and three of which I've selected for reviews, price, value, and overall aesthetic. The TLDR: we're about to prove that Wayfair sofas are good.

I have not tried the three tested options myself; rather, I sourced opinions and anecdotes from friends and family, whose takeaways you'll see listed instead of mine. Of course, as Livingetc's sofa expert, well-versed in what takes a couch from good to great, I chime in with additional commentary. But for the most part, you'll be hearing from real-life consumers, all of whom are pleased with their purchase and want to help you make the right choice for you, too.

Re: the three honorable mentions, well, I combed page after page of Wayfair products to land on the options shown here. For reasons I'll elaborate on below, I've decided these models, in particular, are worth the splurge, either because they emulate current trends or because they're a great value for the price. I or another Livingetc team member will rotate these selections regularly to better capture Wayfair's current offerings; bookmark this page and return regularly if you want the scoop before anyone else.

3 Recommended Picks

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3-Piece Upholstered Sectional

Price: $609.99
Size: 34.65'' H X 111.02'' W X 55.91'' D

Pros: Handles pet fur well, super soft upholstery
Cons: Cushions take a few days to expand to full-size

My friend Taylor and her husband ordered this 3-piece u-shaped sectional sofa a few weeks ago, and are so far pleased with their purchase. Overall, Taylor would give it 4/5 stars. She says the sit is comfortable, but not "sink in" comfortable, so you'd like this if you prefer something a bit firmer. The fabric is handling their dog's fur well and seems durable; she notes it's much harder to see the pup's dark-colored hair on the olive green cushions.

Assembly was incredibly simple; the couch "arrived in three shockingly small boxes and took us 30 minutes to put together." If she has any qualms, she wishes it were "deeper and plusher," but is still pleased with the value for the price and would recommend it to anyone.

Kian 2-Piece Slipcovered Sectional

Price: $2699.99 (Was: $3535)
Size: 31'' H X 79'' W X 42'' D

Pros: Easy assembly, cushions hold their shape, lots of upholstery options, free white glove delivery
Cons: Expensive for value (buy during a sale!)

This slipcover sofa recommendation comes from my friend Makenzie B., an eagle-eyed shopper whose opinions I've sought for years. She has great taste in everything — clothing, home fragrance, reading material — so I knew she'd have a solid and very likely pet-friendly sofa pick here.

Makenzie says she loves the size of the couch, first and foremost; "It's pretty deep and can fit quite a few people comfortably." Two women can easily sleep on it, and it's "really comfortable;" not too hard and not too soft. If she could do it again, she'd pick a color other than white so as to better arm against pet stains, but she says there have been no rips or tears as a result of her furry friends, so there's always that. Plus, the slipcover is washable, so you can always bleach it (or just wash it, if you go with a color other than white) in the event a few marks do settle in. "Love this sofa! It’s very cozy and I love that the slipcovers are removable for cleaning. Essential with 3 kids and 3 cats!" a different pet-owning buyer wrote in the reviews.

Boevange-Sur-Attert 57.5'' Upholstered Loveseat

Price: $659.99
Size: 31.5'' H X 57.5'' W X 35'' D

Pros: Cat-friendly, good for small spaces
Cons: Size is not great for frequent hosts

My friend Elisabeth purchased the sectional version of this loveseat a few years ago; and while the sectional is no longer available, we can apply her feedback to this smaller two-seater, which is from the same manufacturer, has the same shape and upholstery, and would work wonderfully as a couch for small homes. "The velvet was so pretty and soft, and was very cat-friendly!" Elisabeth tells me. "Assembly was also really easy. It came with clear instructions and all the necessary pieces." Moreover, it was "fairly lightweight, which was helpful for my walk-up building."

As for the sit, Elisabeth says it wasn't very plush, and she does wish it was overall a bit more loungey (a deeper seat would help here). Still, "the couch held its shape well and we preferred the more firm support."

3 Honorable Mentions

Azriah 80.31'' Upholstered Sofa

Price: $389.99
Size: 33.85'' H X 80.31'' W X 32.48'' D

The Azriah stuck out for its traditional sofa shape (a "Lawson" if I've ever seen one) as well as its value for the price. I know you're likely shopping at Wayfair for a bargain, and this is one, indeed. For just $390, you have a surprisingly well-made product — an engineered/solid wood frame, chenille upholstery (tightly woven, which helps with pets), and pocket and sinuous springs, two common seat suspensions found in couches triple this price — in a versatile, stylish design. Something like this is timeless; no need to follow the sofa trends. The cushions are removable and slipcovered — great for cleaning — and you can choose from six different colors if you'd rather not chance a white. It's also Wayfair vetted, which means you shouldn't be surprised by the quality or look when you open the package upon delivery (we've all been there), and the reviews are solid, to boot: 4.4 stars across 385 total ratings. The only downside: the sit is said to be quite firm; if you want a plush option, look elsewhere. But still, for a budget-friendly, family-friendly sofa, it gets my vote.

Remy 90'' Upholstered Sofa

Price: $2099
Size: 32.5'' H X 90'' W X 42'' D

The Remy 90" sofa reminds me of the Harmony, a sofa from West Elm. Indeed, much like its counterpart, this beauty has a retro-modernism that expertly fuses the past with the present. While West Elm offers more upholstery and customization options than Wayfair, there are still some pros that come with buying here, instead: (1) Wayfair's frequent and generous furniture sales, meaning there's a good chance you could score this beauty for hundreds off; (2) the plentiful and overwhelmingly positive customer reviews, which are not available on West Elm's website; and (3) the included white glove delivery, which would cost you an additional $250+ at West Elm.

And not for nothing, things look great construction-wise, too: a sinuous spring suspension (common and quality), a plywood frame, and performance upholstery (stain-resistant, water-resistant, and typically fade-resistant, too).

Assel 116'' Corduroy Sofa

Price: $619.99
Size: 33'' H X 116'' W X 45'' D

My draw to the Assel is mainly with price — this is a really large product and it costs just $620. I'd suspect that could drop even further come Black Friday. Moreover, it has some of the best customer reviews I have seen for a couch on Wayfair ... ever. And it's my job to look at couches on Wayfair; I would know. Customers say the sit is really deep (the seat depth here is 31"; for context, average seat depth is usually between 21" and 24"), but also on the firmer side, though it softens a bit with use. I wouldn't buy this sofa if you have difficulty getting up and down; if that's the case, I'd try something with a taller, more upright back. But if you want a couch that could easily double as a sleeper sofa or something you can nestle into while watching a movie, this looks great.

If there's one thing that stands out to me reading the reviews, it's that most customers are shocked at how much they love this sofa. I get it, too; at $600, you're more than prepared to get what you pay for. But it seems like the value is here. Could this be your new favorite affordable sofa?

Are Wayfair sofas good?

"Wayfair sofa" is a bit of a misnomer; after all, Wayfair doesn't make most of these sofas itself — rather, Wayfair is a marketplace for budget brands and manufacturers. That means the quality will vary as much as it would if you were shopping at different retailers. The good news, however, is that you can really trust the reviews. So while the listing images for certain Wayfair couches or products may feel a little too good to be true, the reviews + customer photos are a great way to get unfiltered feedback.

Aside from that, it's worth investigating the materials before you buy for clues on the quality. When hunting for a quality sofa, it's essential to venture beyond initial cost-saving measures, as investing in a poorly constructed sofa can lead to more significant expenses down the line. That means things like a hardwood frame, high density or high-resiliency foam or down-filled cushions, sinuous spring or hand-tied seat suspension, and, if possible, a performance fabric to hold up until the wear and tear of daily life.

Why are Wayfair sofas cheaper?

Wayfair sells sofas at all kinds of price points, some ranging from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Where sofas are cheaper than what you can expect to see in your local stores, it's likely down to the fact that there are fewer overheads with this model of selling furniture — no bricks and mortar stores, for example, and the ability to sell on higher volumes of scale across the world.

For more, take a look at Livingetc's Wayfair sale page, which my colleagues keep updated with the very best deals ahead of all the biggest sale events.

Brigid Kennedy is a freelance writer and former style editor for Livingetc.com, where she scoured the internet for the best and most stylish deals on home decor and more. She also served as the website's in-house sofa expert, completely revamping and reworking Livingetc's expansive sofa buying guide by interviewing a total of 17 interior designers and sofa experts at top brands like Article and Benchmade Modern; sitting on upwards of 50 sofas across both Pittsburgh and New York City; extensively polling her friends and family for their own sofa-buying anecdotes and product recommendations; and traveling to Dallas, Texas, to tour the floor of a couch factory. In total, she estimates she has spent 40+ hours (and counting!) reading, writing, and talking about couches with accredited sofa connoisseurs o then pass that knowledge on to you. She describes her personal design style as colorful and clean, and in her free time enjoys reading, watching movies, and curating impossibly niche playlists on Spotify. She recently relocated from Manhattan to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she's decorating and DIYing a new home downtown.

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