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This Game-Changing Sofa Find Will Transform Your Entire Couch Setup (and Adds Instant Comfort!)

Amrita Thakkar
Amrita ThakkarEditor of Style & Design at Apartment Therapy
I won a creative writing contest in third grade and never put the pen down again — well, technically, I did switch it out for a keyboard. I worked in social media and copywriting before I entered the home and garden space as a journalist, and now I'm embedded firmly in style and design at Apartment Therapy. So far, my favorite thing has been working on Design Changemakers and getting to interview people who are really making a difference in the industry. As a lifelong renter, I'm always looking for affordable rent-friendly projects — you should love where you live even if you can't make major changes. I'm also interested in learning and sharing how immigrants integrate their culture into their homes.
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published Sep 11, 2024
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Do you ever get annoyed that some of the trendiest sofa styles have the most uncomfortably low backs? Yes, a leather chesterfield looks super trendy and stylish, but sit on one for too long and you’ll realize it causes some gnarly neck pain. If you’ve ever wondered why sofas like these don’t come with a headrest, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that this product already exists. 

A sofa headrest is exactly what it sounds like — a small additional pillow-like attachment that fits into the top of your couch so you can keep your neck in a comfortable, neutral position. I recently discovered that Castlery offers sofa headrests that pair with their Madison, Owen, and Hamilton collections, and they’re total game-changers. 

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The headrests attach to the back of the couch with metal wires, which are then covered up by the back couch cushion. It comes in the same fabrics and colors as their sofa lines, so everything looks perfectly matched, and starts at just $139 — a small price to pay to keep your neck free of pain. It’s also a great way to make your sofa stand out in style, and if you want to be a bit eclectic, you can get the headrest in a different color or fabric to create a gorgeous accent to your sofa. 

There are some things you need to look out for, however — one reviewer says, “It is a little firm so I feel it needs to be broken-in a bit,” but also points out, “I’m actually really glad we got it.” It might also squish the top of your sofa cushion a bit, so be prepared to do some extra fluffing!

If you’re looking for a more affordable option in terms of both couch and headrest, IKEA has a headrest for its FINNALA line of couches, which comes in a variety of neutrals as well as one colorway. This one has slightly more mixed reviews, with one customer saying, “Perfect head support for lounging on the couch or loveseat.” Another, however, calls them an “ergonomic disaster.” 

The end result may depend on your own height and structure, and if all else fails you can always return them and buy some throw pillows for support instead. Either way, sofa headrests are definitely an interesting innovation, and a great way to add an accent color to your couch as well. 

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