Where to Buy a Sofa
The big guide to which brands do what well, according to our (hands-on) editors, to help narrow down your options, because no matter how much you research the best places to buy a sofa, there's an ocean of choice out there — here's how to cut through the noise and find your perfect match
How to Choose a Sofa
From interior designers to a furniture consultant and a specialist upholsterer, the professionals weigh in on what to consider when buying a sofa that’ll sweep you off your feet — quite literally
Our Top Brand Guides
John Lewis Sofas
These are the design-led styles that don't just feel good to sit on, but earn their place in a room, too, according to a stylist and our editor, who tested them for themselves
Heal's Sofas
Here are the five styles our Design Lab by Livingetc stylist, with years of experience in design consultancy, would recommend, after testing each of them out in store
Cozmo Sofas
Our editor, Hugh Metcalf, went to test out the emerging London-based brand's offering and fell in love with its sofa's charms and comfort — here's what he said after sitting on them all
Sofa Collections
Compact Sofas for Small Spaces
Lighter profiles and smarter proportions can make a compact sofa feel far more generous than its measurements suggest — these styles still have serious design presence
Sculptural Sofas
Our stylist is convinced you don’t need bold color to make a sofa stand out — these are the 12 she would choose for their shape alone
Low-Slung Sofas
Avoid the 'cloud sofa' if you hate constant plumping — these low-slung sofas give you that sink-in comfort, but with a more tailored shape that still looks good the morning after
Sofas to Know
Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around
By starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow — these are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes
Sofa Trends for 2026
From interactive modular to better-than-ever design classics, interior designers share their pick of the latest sofa trends to make your space contemporary, chic, and ever so comfortable
Sofa Colors to Avoid for 2026
Before you buy your next sofa, interior designers warn these four colors have fallen out of favor — it's not that they're necessarily 'outdated', but to feel right for 2026 interiors, they require more nuance
Sofa Bed Collections
Mid-Century Sofa Beds
The sleekness of mid-century style makes for sofa beds that feel lightweight and cool, not clunky and bulky — our stylist whittled down hundreds to just 20 of the very best
Contemporary Sofa Beds
Clean lines, sculptural curves, and cleverly concealed mattresses prove that practicality no longer has to interrupt a beautifully designed living room
Scandinavian-Style Sofa Beds
After testing what really matters, from fit and fabric to long-term comfort, this stylist edit brings together 12 Scandinavian sofa beds that are genuinely designed to live with
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Heard of Schplendid Sofas? I Visited This Still-Quite-New Brand's Showroom and Put Their Couches Through Their PacesFrom traditional eight-way hand-tied springs to its 'natural' upholstery, I got to grips with this online-only retailer's offering as a furniture expert
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I Tested John Lewis' Best Sofas — These Are the Design-Led Styles That Don't Just Feel Good to Sit On, but Earn Their Place in a Room, tooAs a stylist for Design Lab by Livingetc, I always look beyond the first impression, checking the little details, finishes, and feel — here's what stood out
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I Went All the Way to Munich to Test Westwing's New-to-the-UK Sofa Collection — These Were My Big Style and Comfort WinnersI sat on every sofa in Westwing's flagship store to test whether they felt as good as they looked — these are my honest thoughts
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People Fought Over His Sold-Out IKEA Collection — Will Swedish Designer Gustaf Westman's Mickey Mouse Sofa Be the Next Decor Sensation?Part of a larger collaboration with Disney, the first three pieces of which debut today, the design puts a playfully nostalgic twist on 1970s leather seating without feeling cliché
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I Went to Try Out All of Heal's Own Sofas — These Are the 5 I'd Recommend, as a StylistWith years of design consultancy, I wanted to know what the product page can’t tell you: how each sofa really feels and if I can picture a client living with it every day
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Is My Coffee Table Too Small for My Sofa? It’s a Question I Get Asked All the Time as an Interior StylistIf you’re leaning halfway off the sofa just to put your drink down, your coffee table may be too small or simply too far away, says our interior stylist Miaad Latoof
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I Got the Rare Opportunity to Test-Drive Some of DUSK's Best Sofas — These Are the Styles That Impressed Me the MostAs an online-only retailer, you don't get the chance to test DUSK sofas before you buy, so when I did, I made the most of it
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The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Sofa — How to Make Your Couch Look Good as New, and Smell Amazing, tooWhether it's velvet, suede, leather, bouclé, or microfiber, cleaning experts have provided all the information you need to clean your sofa
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Corner Sofas Can Make a Living Room Feel "Rigid" — But This ‘Bean-Shaped’ Seat Is the Softer, More Welcoming Option, Says a DesignerA subtle curve in your sectional creates a "sense of continuity, allowing the different elements to connect naturally rather than feeling separate or rigid"
