These 12 Affordable Sofas are all Under $1000 ... so You Can Spend More Money on Avocado Toast and Houseplants

Price: $649
Size (closed): 70" L x 44" W x 17.5" H
Size (open): 77" L x 33.5" W x 33" H

Novogratz is one of my best-kept secrets. If you're a design lover, I'd assume you're already familiar with the boutique lifestyle brand from renovators and HGTV celebrities Robert and Cortney Novogratz, one of the first places I check for quality and affordable home decor and furniture. As with plenty of their pieces, the Skylar sleeper sofa's sleek modern feel, connected metal legs, and velvet upholstery belie its less than-$1000 price tag. The seat back can recline 45 degrees or 180 degrees (for full futon mode), and you can recline each side of the couch independently if you so choose.

Specifications look good, what with the plywood frame (totally fine, especially at this price) and spring core cushions. Reviews are also solid, though I had to turn to a third-party retailer to find them (I chose Target in this case). "This couch is 100% worth the money. It only took a week to get here and it's [the] perfect size and color. 10/10 would recommend," said one buyer. "Good quality material! Trying to build was a little difficult but I’m no expert lol. Do recommend," added another.

Price: $699
Size: 37" D x 33" H x 75" W

Simple, Scandi-inspired pieces on a budget? That's IKEA for you. The house and home behemoth's sensibilities are on full display with the Kivik, one of the best-reviewed options I could find on its website. The frame and shape are simple — no design marvels here — but the color options are really the star of the show. You can snag this piece in a total of 13 different shades, a huge plus at such an affordable price. From a materials standpoint, it's worth noting that both fiberboard and particleboard are used in the frame (not my favorite materials for durability), but that's unsurprising to see, as this is the case with many IKEA sofas and IKEA sleeper sofas. At the very least, the seat cushion is high-resilience polyurethane foam, which is top-of-the-line. I also like the wide armrests, which would make a great spot for a bowl of popcorn or a book.

As I mentioned before, the customer reviews are some of the strongest I've ever seen on IKEA's site — 4.4 stars across 87 reviews, with a 4.3 for ease of assembly; a 4.3 for value; a 4.4 for product quality; a 4.6 for appearance; and a 4.5 for "works as expected." "Easy to assemble. Solid. Covers are easy to remove to wash and they dry quickly. One of the better of many items I’ve purchased from IKEA," wrote one buyer.

Price: $348
Size: 30.25" D x 50.00" W x 30.50" H

I first found this turmeric-colored loveseat (although "settee" might be more apt) when building my round-up of the best Walmart sofas — its chic frame, low price, and impressively high customer reviews stopped me in my tracks. No, seriously — this piece has 18 reviews but an average rating of 4.9 stars. I'm not sure if you've ever shopped for a couch at Walmart, but it's not often you find something with such a positive customer response. I'm not going to dive into the product specs, because I think buyer feedback is the key in this instance, not manufacturing.

"This is an incredibly sturdy and thickly padded loveseat. Assembly time is primarily opening the box since all you need to do is insert the legs!! My only complaint is the extremely short backrest," said one reviewer. "I love this loveseat!!!" added another. "It is comfortable to sit on and personally I think works best with a small ottoman. ... My only complaint is that the cushioning inside is a bit uneven, so sitting in the middle versus edge are not evenly flat but dip differently given body weight. Not a huge deal, just not as firm/even as a higher-end piece of furniture."

Price: $799
Size: 33.5"H x 63.5"W x 38"D

Of all the retailer options on this list, Article is by far my favorite. The Canadian furniture brand specializes in well-made and fairly-priced furniture with a mid-century modern bent — perfect for anyone in need of quality pieces that will match it all. And while you'd be well off purchasing anything from Article, the Rhett is, in my estimation, a particularly good bargain.

For just $800, you not only walk away with a well-made and well-reviewed couch, but also Article's 30-day satisfaction guarantee and excellent customer service team. That's certainly an underrated piece of furniture-buying — will you be virtually unable to return the piece if you don't like it? Is there a responsive team available to help you? I'd gladly pay a bit extra for the benefit.

Price: $319.99
Size: 36"D x 89"W x 35"H

Hear me out — a $320 Amazon sofa? I know what you're thinking. "There's no way Brigid would recommend this after her spiel on price vs. quality." But of course, that's where you're wrong. I cannot speak to the overall longevity of this shockingly low-cost sofa, but I found a few people that can speak to the other important pieces, like look, assembly, and comfort: TikTokers Braxton Marvell and Chelsea Hope. Both creators have shared reviews of the VanAcc 3-seater in the beige chenille fabric, and both appeared pleased with their purchase.

In her video, Chelsea mentions that the fabric holds up great against pets and pet hair, while both Chelsea AND Braxton mentioned how well the couch pairs with seemingly any design aesthetic. I wouldn't expect this to be a couch that lasts over 5 years, but if you need something temporary, by all means.

Price: $649
Size: 72"w x 32"d x 30"h

At just $649, the Oliver is easily one of the best affordable sofas on the market (and at one of the best places to buy a couch, to boot). For one thing, I love the look. Plenty of sofas just look uncomfortable, their silhouettes cold and uninviting, but not the Oliver. It looks ready-made for lounging. The frame is solid pine and engineered wood (very great), and the seat suspension is sinuous springs, a common and affordable option, per Meagan Endres, category manager of upholstery at Raymour & Flanigan.

Outside of that, I love this dark olive chenille, a great choice for anyone with pets or kids (the darker shade will disguise stains and marks). Not a fan? That's alright — try the pewter weave or dove twill instead. Bottom line: A West Elm sofa is never a bad idea.

Price: $899
Size: 77.5" L x 34" W x 32.5" H

Of the sofas in this edit, the Sydney is definitely my favorite. The cranberry color is truly to die for, and I love that the leather was recycled. I think it's such an aesthetic steal. It seems well-made too, based on the product specs and a few reviews (many of which mention this is a great couch for small living rooms). If you love the silhouette here but aren't sold on the color, never fear — there is a charcoal-colored fabric option available as well.

But perhaps take this as your sign to go bold — deep reds like this are in big-time right now (just ask Livingetc's Julia Demer, who just curated a whole edit around so-called "cabernetcore"). "Red works in a fun and energetic space," Emily Roose, president and interior, furniture, and lighting designer at Emily Roose Interiors, tells me, when asked how to style a red couch. "You can pair it with light-colored walls and overall aesthetic or go all dark and moody. Red is a passionate color and also means strength and confidence. So be bold and use it as a statement piece."

Price: $409.99
Size: 34'' H X 87'' W X 36'' D

Wayfair (and the Wayfair sale section) truly does boast some gems if you put in the work to find them. I was awed by the Larisey Corduroy Sofa from Ebern Designs, not just because it's frame is perfectly MCM and the mustard yellow color is striking and exciting, but because it has a 4.8 star rating across 327 reviews. That's ... amazing? The cushions are reversible, so you can salvage the piece should errant stains or marks taint its image, and the seats are a combo of coil springs and foam. Frame specs only say "manufactured wood," which isn't too helpful. But again, the reviews truly hold down the fort.

Customer photos look great and I'm seeing a lot of positive, recent reviews (always a good sign that quality hasn't changed over the years). Said one buyer: "I love this couch so far! It’s comfortable for the most part, you sometimes have to adjust the back cushions so that you have some lumbar support. SUPER soft, well made and it fits perfectly in my house. Honestly not too heavy either, comes in one piece. Overall, super worth the price in my opinion."

Price: $649.70
Size: 59.5"D x 99.6"W x 34.6"H

It's not every day you track down a white sofa under $700 — and one with solid reviews. Another editor who tried the product actually described it as a "miracle couch." As this is an Amazon product, like others here, it isn't one I'd necessarily recommend for its construction or make; I'm leaning primarily on first-person reviews and feedback in my recommendation. But sometimes that's enough, especially if you're keeping things affordable first and foremost.

Stylistically, I think this beauty belies its price tag; a truly contemporary silhouette, with lovely black metal legs. The upholstery is linen, which is a nice lightweight, breathable option, and the seat and back cushions are removable and presumably reversible, a big must when shopping for a white couch (if there's a truly impenetrable stain, you can just flip the seat). There are only 23 customer ratings overall, but the reviews get quite impressive when you dig into it by feature — 5 stars for small spaces, 4.9 stars for ease of assembly, 4.8 stars for sturdiness, and 4.5 stars for comfort.

Price: $699.99
Size: 74" W x 37" H x 38" D

The Belziani is a sneaky one — I sometimes forgot to check Ashley Furniture for affordable finds, but my research pointed me this way and I'm happy it did. I'm planning on taking a visit to my local Ashley showroom to see if I can sit on this leather sofa in person, but until then, let's take a look at the specs and pros/cons to tide us over. The seat looks nice and deep (ideal for lounging), and the frame is covered in a mix of genuine and faux leather upholstery (genuine leather is two steps below full grain and top grain, which probably explains the price). At just 74" wide, this would also be a great couch for small spaces; I typically classify a small sofa to be one under 72" wide, but this should still fit the bill, especially given its visually compact frame.

Moreover, it boasts a platform frame to prevent sagging. Reviewers mention that the seat is on the firmer side, so if you're looking for something super plush, skip it. " Great couch. Easy to clean and just the right size. Feels like it could belong in any type of living room or anywhere a couch might want to be," wrote one buyer, who did note that his product came without predrilled holes for the feet.

Price: $795
Size: 112"W x 68"D x 35"H

Most sub-$1000 sectionals underwhelm me both construction-wise and silhouette-wise. But this from Living Spaces manages to do the impossible: a seemingly perfectly low-profile, sizeable, and quality chaise sectional under $800. Most chaise sectionals at this price are teeny tiny; good for an apartment living room, not a family home. But this looks big enough for a suburban living room, so long as it is hopefully coupled with an armchair or loveseat for some bonus seating.

Quality-wise, I'm partial to Living Spaces. I actually bought one of their L-shaped sectionals in June and have been pleased ever since. I find that the cushions move around a lot, which is probably my least favorite part, but otherwise, it's very comfortable and I love the upholstery, which is quite similar to the fabric shown here.

Price: $650
Size: 30.25" H x 73.5" W x 30.75" D

If you should know one thing about me, it is that I am a Target stan. It's a one-stop shop, a big-box retailer that cares about good design more than its counterparts, and one that does so at an accessible price point. So of course I had to check out the sofa selection when building this piece. Immediately, I knew this tufted Tuxedo, a timeless couch design, should get a shoutout. The gold legs, wraparound, boxy shape, and green upholstery make it look hundreds of dollars more expensive than it is, and the customer reviews are equally as encouraging: 4.5 stars across 38 ratings. The one qualm I'm seeing? Some buyers found assembly to be quite frustrating (though there are others that described it as a breeze).

From a specifications perspective, there's not too much to discuss here, as there isn't much listed (again, not surprised about that). That lack of information typically gives me pause, but in this instance, when we're searching for affordable pieces, it's probably the best we've got.