I Test Sofas for a Living — These Are the 16 Comfiest Sectionals for Every Space and Need

The Leigh sectional was one of the comfiest couches I tested while visiting the Article store IRL. It has a cloud-like, feather-foam-fiber blend fill and super-wide and deep seats that are perfect for sprawling out for a nap or movie night. And I love that it’s modular, so you can configure it in a small space or expand as your needs change.

Fun fact: The Jollene sectional was the first couch I got when I moved into my first apartment — and it’s one of the comfiest sofas I’ve ever had. The medium-soft cushions feel perfectly balanced and are perfect for a midday snooze. It also has a stylish, mid-century modern vibe that elevates any living room.

With its medium-firm cushions, plush velvet upholstery, and tall arms and back, the Marcel sectional has a cozy, enveloping feeling that makes you never want to leave! It’s also one of the more apartment-friendly West Elm sofas I tested, due to its shorter chaise and compact shape.

Between its plush bouclé upholstery and oversized, extra-wide cushions, the Whitehaven sectional is pretty much guaranteed to be the best seat in the house. It’s the most loungeable Ashley sofa we tested, thanks to its fluffy, sink-in soft cushions, and the modular design can be configured as a two-seater in a smaller space.

I couldn’t resist throwing myself onto the Remi sectional’s wide chaise while reviewing it in-store. Its boxy, low-profile silhouette is perfect for lounging and hosting alike because the cushions keep their shape and they’re upholstered in durable performance fabric that resists spills. Plus, it’s modular, so you can switch it up on a whim.

Joybird’s Elliot sectional caught my eye with its retro-inspired look. It gave me major ‘70s vibes with its tufted cushions and distressed leather upholstery. The sectional also has a top coat that makes it resistant to spills and stains, so it's not just stylish but also durable.

The Harris is another sectional favorite, gaining our top spot for the best West Elm sofa for kids, pets, and families. It’s customizable and comes in a range of performance fabrics that can hold up against spills from kids or scratches from pets.

The Tatum sectional is one of my favorite Interior Define sofas. The seats are firm and bouncy, and its modular design can be split into different seating configurations. Its brushed knit performance upholstery is also easily one of the softest fabrics I’ve ever touched in my life, with a cashmere-like texture.

AT's lifestyle editor Lizzy Francis has owned and loved this sectional for years. The Joybird Lewis has tapered mid-century legs, a deep bench seat, and a chaise, so it can fit many, and we can attest that it only gets more comfortable with time!

The center wedge piece on this L-shaped sectional creates the coziest, rounded seat. It’s one of many reasons we dubbed this model as one of the best for households with kids and pets — there’s room for everyone to pile on! Factor in the removable cushions and plentiful easy-care upholstery options, and you’ve got a couch you’ll cherish for years to come.

Article’s best-selling Timber sectional is mid-century modern style at its finest, sporting an exposed honey oak base, out-turned legs, and a clean-lined silhouette. The foam-filled cushions have the perfect level of softness and bounce, and it comes in various apartment-friendly configurations.

The first thing shopping writer Alexa noticed about this sectional when she tried it in-store was how plush and comfortable it felt. “It’s a big, loungy sofa that doesn’t have added bulk, making it a dream come true for smaller spaces,” she wrote. It comes in a 78-inch width that’s perfect for apartment living, and the modular design means you can always add seats as your needs change.

Burrow’s Range sectional is Scandi-cool-meets-MCM flair, with its low-profile wood legs and sleek silhouette. Editors say the modular design is easy to assemble and super-versatile, too; AT’s former deputy lifestyle director Madeline said she plans to reconfigure hers into two seats with two ottomans. “It’s just the right amount of firm so you don’t feel like you’re sinking into it, yet it’s surprisingly soft for such an angular style of sofa,” she adds.

Small-space dwellers will appreciate the Ciello sofa’s compact, modular design. It’s packed in multiple, easy-to-manage boxes for seamless maneuvering through narrow hallways. “I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable this sofa is, and its design doesn’t look cheap at all,” AT’s former SEO Writer Hayley writes in her review. “The performance fabric feels incredibly high-quality, and the cushions are a dream to sink into.”

Out of all the couches AT’s former shopping writers Kendall and Nikol tested at West Elm, the Haven Sectional was the absolute best for movie nights. “Its movable back and arm pillows, long bumper chaise, and wide, deep bench-style seat cushions make it ideal for those who love to stretch out, lie down, sit up, or get creative with their lounge positions,” Kendall said in our review. And it’s not just pillowy and inviting — it’s also incredibly stylish, with 100 upholstery options to choose from.

When in doubt about buying a sectional, go with a modular option, like Pottery Barn’s Westwood sectional. It has three separate chair modules and a detachable ottoman, so you can have fun splitting them up and reconfiguring based on your mood. Low back pillows also provide lumbar support, while wide seats mean you can sit and lie down in virtually any position.