12 Editor-Tested Sofas to Snag on Sale This Presidents’ Day (We Swear by Them!)

There's a reason why the Oliver sofa is both a bestseller and one of our personal favorites on the West Elm roster. It's clean, sophisticated, and modern with supportive, firm seat cushions, and its splayed legs add a stylish touch. This sofa is made to last and can fit nearly any room aesthetic. And with a compact profile (and affordable price point), it's a great choice for a small space.

We’ve been recommending the Kova Sectional to you for years, and the ringing endorsement still stands. Dubbed the ultimate chill-out sofa for its plush feather-blend seats and fluffy pillows, its deep-set design gets extra cozy with the addition of an ottoman. Tested and loved by Commerce Editor Britt, the modular sofa has a high back and flat arms that make convenient spots for the remote, a book, or your phone.

Castlery's Owen Chaise Sectional is actually a favorite among two of our staffers. "The thing I love most about the Owen is that it feels big," said contributor Ian. "However, it’s actually pretty compact for a sectional, and it doesn’t take up our entire living room.” He also praised its deep seat, padded armrests, and elevated, adjustable legs, which allow for plenty of storage space underneath. Shopping Director Jada added, "If you’re looking for a couch that doubles as a daybed, this is it. You can detach the seats from the chaise lounger for a different layout should you want to rearrange your space or for an easier time when moving.”

When shopping writer Nikol put all of Pottery Barn’s sofas to the test for our Personal Shopper series, she left a bunch of favorites, including this next piece. Not only is the Union sofa one of Pottery Barn’s most customizable models, but it’s also one of the softest. “I can still picture myself sinking into its cloudlike bench seat, the voluminous back cushions cradling my body as I reclined,” she shared. Bonus: Despite its laidback feel, the Union still has a fairly structured silhouette, so it’ll never look sloppy in your living space.

For something that makes a statement, we say go with leather. Even better still is Burrow's leather Nomad sofa, which Jada also loves as she's had it for more than four years — not that you'd ever be able to tell. "The full-grain leather is as smooth and soft as it was when I first unpacked it," she said. "The seats are deep, comfortable, and best of all, modular." As a result, the pieces were easy to pack up when she moved from an apartment and into her current house. "Each seat folds down like a sandwich, so it takes up little space in a car or moving truck, and there’s no awkward pivoting to get it through doorways," she added.

Look no further, because your next conversation pit is here. The OG Couch Potato sofa's wide seats, relaxed profile, and supportive foam cushions make it the prime spot for socializing with family and friends. Britt detailed the process of customizing and ordering her sofa in her review, and she couldn't be more thrilled with how the process culminated. "The cushions are marshmallowy soft and squeezable while also having ample support and comfort," she wrote of the final product. "You’ll also be happy to know that I’ve been able to keep the dog fur at bay for weeks with a quick swipe of my hand or pet hair roller." So, if you're looking for a seamless, customizable option, Benchmade Modern is your place.

When it came to finding the perfect sofa for her space, Commerce Assistant Editor Morgan fell for Article’s Riley Sofa. She not only found it to be supremely comfortable, but after spilling Dr. Pepper on it, she also found that its white fabric is, indeed, as stain-resistant as the brand claims. “To my enormous relief, a quick pass over the cushions with a paper towel was all that was needed to have it looking like new again,” she wrote. “The soda didn’t leave a mark on the sofa at all. I couldn’t believe it.”

Another stylish leather option, we deemed this pick "stylish but life-friendly” when we tested it in Pottery Barn's store. The Turner sofa's relaxed silhouette seriously impressed us; plus, its leather is designed to patina over time, making it feel lived-in and homey. Everyone from studio dwellers to homeowners can have the leather sofa of their dreams with this pick, which is available in four widths. With a high back, thick arms, and down-filled cushions, the sofa is also customizable with optional nailhead trim.

We’ve tested a lot of sleeper sofas over the years, but West Elm’s Shelter sleeper sofa holds a special place in our hearts. We love this sleeper sectional for its substantial hidden storage space as well as its unbelievably plush cushions, plus the ability to transform your living room into a guest bedroom. And when you pull the mattress out, you're not getting a meager twin cot, but rather a queen-size mattress! As a matter of fact, of the 10 sleeper sofas we've tested for our Personal Shopper series, this one takes the cake.

Maxwell Ryan, Apartment Therapy's very own founder and CEO, teamed up with Interior Define to create a collection of dreamy (and deep-seated) sofas, creating the fan- (and editor-) favorite Maxwell sofa in the process. The high back and contoured arms with piping details on this traditional pick give the cozy silhouette an elegant and elevated flair, whether you snag it in the sofa or sectional form.

7th Avenue's sofas are notable for their liquid-repelling capabilities, so AT’s manager of commerce partnerships and strategy, Yasmin, decided to take a chance on the white option. So far, her risk has paid off. “It combines the aesthetic I was seeking with utility,” she said. “It’s not like a precious museum piece that you can’t enjoy; I can actually use it day to day and not worry about it getting filthy because the covers are washable.”

In the market for a cozy recliner that’s actually easy on the eye? The Coconut Sectional is a highly customizable pick that comes strongly recommended by Senior Style Editor Blair. "Folks, I’m not at all being hyperbolic when I tell you that Homebody’s design is one of the — if not the — coziest, never-want-to-get-up kind of couches I’ve experienced in my life thus far," she wrote. "I mean, you’re essentially lounging on a giant, luxurious, yet supportive pillow." And since publishing her glowing review, Blair added that her friend deemed the sofa even more comfortable than his own bed. How’s that for a ringing endorsement?