On Living Cozy, you’ll find advice and insights from furniture and interior design experts to help make your house a home. Erika Lee advises against choosing colors that only match one specific type of decor.

This sofa has a sturdy birch frame and triple-layer foam and fiber cushions that deliver a plush yet supportive feel. During our real-world tests, we found that while the cushions weren’t so soft that you could sink into them, they were still comfortable enough to sit and lounge on for long periods of time.

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Evaluate whether it’s supportive enough for your needs and easy to get up. You’ll also want to see if your feet can touch the floor when you’re sitting upright—if not, you may want to look for a sofa that has a shorter depth. Before you start shopping, it’s important to measure the space where you want your couch to go.

Meanwhile, sofas that are flat on the ground with no feet on display make the sofa appear more like part of the architecture of the room. Like the 3-Seater from Allform, the Bondi is entirely modular. Adjusting a block’s lightweight wood frame only takes a few minutes, meaning you can change things up at any time. Every sofa is handcrafted to order, with minute attention paid to every detail. In particular, I love how comfortable the sofa’s seat and back cushions are. They’re stuffed with a special polyfoam filling, which sits atop a unique suspension system for incredible spring and buoyancy.

Modular Couches

Available in more than 400 pattern, color, and texture variations (yes, really!), this is a truly versatile pick that comes at a pretty penny. Our main complaint with this couch is how prone to scratching it is—even from normal wear, like from a metal fasten on jeans or from children playing with toys. However, we noticed that the more minor ones faded with time, and the deeper ones weren’t really noticeable unless you looked closely.

How to Buy a Good Couch

Using complementary colors on the color wheel will guarantee a match and take out some of the guesswork in trying to find the perfect sofa shade. Every time you buy a new sofa, measure it before handing over the cash. If you are buying online, know all these dimensions before you buy. Rasha Rizwan suggests avoiding lighter colors if you have an active family with kids or pets.

Incorporate Trending Colors Through Accessories

If the cushions are damp, remove them from the couch and place them in an open space until they are completely dried off. Anyone who has entered a room only to be abruptly faced with the back of a sofa or side of a wardrobe knows that a good layout is key to creating an elegant living room and comfortable home.

If you have kids, pets, or frequently entertain and you still want a light-colored sofa, the best solution for keeping your couch clean is to opt for one with a stylish, washable slipcover. The most common approach is to buy a sofa that complements the other décor and is not the center of attention nor camouflaged into the wall color.

In fact, sprinkling baking soda over the entire couch will help to remove odors and further loosen stains. You can also use a homemade baking soda solution for any areas of deep-set stains; in a bowl, mix together equal parts baking soda and water. For either the dry or wet solution, let the baking soda sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Once the baking soda has fully absorbed the stain, vacuum it up with a brush attachment. And as with all types of cleaning solutions, always spot treat a test portion of the sofa before cleaning it fully.