Our top pick overall is the West Elm Shelter Queen Sofa, a highly customizable couch with a memory foam mattress that impressed us during testing. During our rigorous testing of the best couches ...

Durability is trickier to measure. As a thrifty shopper who was radicalized by a 2017 Awl piece about the West Elm Peggy sofa, I start from a place of skepticism about any sofa’s life span ...

After almost 5 months of testing 19 couches with 14 other Forbes Vetted panelists, I determined that the best couch overall is the Interior Define James Three-Seat Sofa, a luxurious but well ...

Bed Type: Pull-out mattress Approximately three people dropped into associate commerce director Ali Finney's Slacks after she tried this sofa wondering if Sixpenny is actually as good as it seems ...

As the centrepiece of the living room and the furniture that sees the most day-to-day use, the comfort and durability of a sofa is very important indeed. I’ve spent months researching the best ...

Even putting aside the literal warehouse of attainable Scandinavian design, Ikea offers you unlimited access to hot dogs, Swedish meatballs and yogurt soft serve for less cash than you can find in ...

When it comes to creating a living space that’s functional and inviting, a corner sofa ticks a lot of boxes. These expansive L-shaped settees have become a staple in modern interiors ...

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The best sofa beds promise a handy two-in-one solution; both a sofa for relaxing and entertaining and a comfortable bed for guests. Historically, though, they have been neither. They seemed to be ...