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Jun 19, 2023

15 Most Comfortable Couches to Elevate Your Home in 2023

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Endless TV marathons await Choosing the right luxury sofa for your

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.

Endless TV marathons await

Choosing the right luxury sofa for your home requires a lot of consideration; finding the most comfortable couch is even harder. Plenty of seating can match your home’s aesthetic, but so many sofas and sectionals prioritize design far above comfort. The result: owning an essential piece of furniture you don’t genuinely want to use. With time and effort, however, it is possible to find a visually pleasing couch you also love to curl up on.

The best comfortable couch should have a few crucial elements: plush seating, soft upholstery, and a cozy configuration. You can find all of these elements and more in many sofas, with additional amenities like hidden stereo systems, chic recliners, or a pullout bed for visiting guests. Just like investing in luxury duvet covers may make you want to spend more time in bed, owning a truly comfortable couch will mean more late-night TV marathons and a place to relax after a long day. If you’re ready to invest in your home oasis, look ahead for the 15 most comfortable couches, to turn your living room into your sanctuary.

For self-identifying couch potatoes, this sofa is so comfortable you may never get off of it. You can customize the size and colors, and even get seats with a reclining function for maximum comfort. This sofa ships in smaller boxes, so you never have to worry about it not fitting through your doorways. As a Homebody owner myself, I can attest to this sofa’s superior quality and comfort level.

Color options: 5+

Upholstery options: Linen, velvet, pet-friendly material

Dimensions: Customizable

No celebrity home is complete without the TikTok viral Cloud Sofa. You can completely customize this couch, choosing from a huge selection of colors, fabrics, and configurations. Whether you have a small apartment or a palatial home, this sofa will fit, and you will fall in love with its deep seats and plush cushions.

Color options: 100+

Upholstery options: Linen, velvet, leather, weave

Dimensions: Customizable

If you have a smaller space to fill, finding a comfortable couch that fits can be a major headache. This love seat has a wide, soft seat you’ll love sinking into. If you have a larger space, consider buying two of these sofas to place side by side for more surface area.

Color options: White, green, gray

Upholstery options: Velvet

Dimensions: 68.5" W x 27.5" H x 40.25" D

When it comes to creating a personalized, high-tech sofa that’s also comfortable, no one does it better than Lovesac. The Stealthtech sofa models include hidden sound systems, wireless phone chargers, and top-rated speakers to play music. And the newly launched angled side armrest can be added to your Sactional sofa, if you already own one.

Color options: 20+

Upholstery options: Chenille, weaved, leather, linen, velvet

Dimensions: Customizable

If you’re looking for a classic, modern sofa that doesn’t break the bank or take years to ship, this cozy couch is calling your name.

Color options: White, beige

Upholstery options: Wool weave

Dimensions: 86.5" W x 29.5" H x 34.2" D

Sectional sofas make it easy to stretch out while watching TV or reading. This version doesn’t skimp on comfort or design, while avoiding the exorbitant costs of similar couches.

Color options: Cream, navy, gray, brown

Upholstery options: Polyester, corduroy

Dimensions: 106" W x 34" H x 70" D

Beanbag chairs are some of the most comfortable seating options out there, but post-college, many of us graduated to hard, uncomfortable couches. Now, you can get the best of both worlds, with all the comfort of a pouf in sofa form.

Color options: 5+

Upholstery options: Velvet

Dimensions: 75" L x 33.5" W x 29" H

This brand nailed “relaxation” a long time ago. While perhaps not eye candy, these recliner sofas are excellent for winding down or even healing from an injury.

Color options: 100+

Upholstery options: Customizable

Dimensions: 90.0" W x 40.0" D x 43.0" H

For some reason, long sofas often lack on the comfort front. This leather option’s deep seats, however, are noticeably plush. The metal frame adds a sophisticated, structured element.

Color options: Brown, white, black, gray

Upholstery options: Leather

Dimensions: 93.3" W x 24.4" H x 28.7" D

This sofa might look traditional, but it has a hidden secret: It folds out into a twin XL bed, for when guests stay over or even when you just want a cozier way to watch TV.

Color options: Charcoal

Upholstery options: Weave

Dimensions: 78" W x 38" D x 26" H

Sinking into this sofa is akin to surrounding yourself with your favorite pillows. It’s the best sofa to accidentally fall asleep on, thanks to the cushiony armrests that never dig uncomfortably into your skin.

Color options: White, charcoal

Upholstery options: Polyester

Dimensions: 76" W x 42" D x 28" H

This modular sectional is truly an investment in quality, comfort, and style. The size is family-friendly, and its clean design will never go out of fashion.

Color options: 5+

Upholstery options: Leather, corduroy, chenille, bouclé

Dimensions: 117.6" W x 27.5" H x 81" D

Anthropologie used recycled materials to create a more earth-friendly, comfortable couch. Choose between two sizes to relax exactly the way you want to (and more responsibly).

Color options: Gray

Upholstery options: Cotton

Dimensions: 75" W x 34" H x 39" D

Velvet sofas are a fantastic investment to make: They’re elevated, comfortable, and often pet-friendly. With several colors to choose from and many configuration options, this sofa can be customized to fit into your home (and your furry friends’).

Color options: 5+

Upholstery options: Velvet

Dimensions: Customizable

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Tatjana Freund is Hearst's Fashion & Luxury Commerce Editor, covering beauty, fashion and more across multiple brands. Previously, she worked at ELLE.com and Marie Claire. She's a fan of whiskey neat, podcasts that give her nightmares, and one time Zoë Kravitz laughed at a joke she made.

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