9 Best Sectional Sofas: Stylish Picks Vetted by AD Editors (2025)

Overall couch rating: A-

The Burrow is a family-friendly addition to your living spaces no matter what kind of square footage you’re working with. This three-piece sectional that’s just slightly larger than a loveseat is especially accommodating for smaller layouts and thoughtfully designed with the flexibility to tack on more seating (an ottoman, chaise, or extension here or there) as your family or space changes. The sofa’s stain-resistant upholstery, solid plywood frame, and CertiPUR-US–certified foam base also ensures lasting durability and comfort.

Contributor David Kaufman placed it an entryway area of his home and called it “a great starter sofa for a first home or apartment that you won’t have to send to a landfill when you’re ready to move.” He noted that it falls on the firmer end, but vouches that it’s still a comfy crowd-pleaser among the family. “It’s especially well sized for the twins to curl up in with a friend.”

Dimensions: 61″ wide, 61″ deep, 28″ tall
Materials: Stain resistant fabric, plywood, foam, shredded fill, and fiber wadding

Shipping: Free delivery, 5–10 business days
Return Policy: 30-day return policy for items in original condition with original packaging (10% restocking fee applies, 20% repackaging fee applies)

Best Slipcovered Sectional

Sixpenny
Zoë Sessums
Tara Rice

Sixpenny Neva Chaise Sectional

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Overall couch rating: A

Sixpenny is an eco-friendly brand that embodies quiet luxury, and are primarily known for their elegant slipcovered designs in airy fabrics. In fact, all the company’s seating—like the Neva Chaise Sectional seen here—use ethically sourced down feather in their stuffed cushions, frames handcrafted from kiln-dried solid hardwood, and linen-cotton covering options made from luxurious, all-natural materials. Their long list of fans include celebs like Ashley Tisdale, several digital content creators, and now us.

Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessums tested the Neva for our 2024 Seat Week and recommends it to anyone looking for a big and comfortable sectional. Two years in (and many houseguests later), she notes that it has continued to be a wonderful piece of furniture. “It’s amazing that all the cushions still have so much oomph—I don’t feel like any of them have less fullness or support,” she says. “My cats love sleeping on the top of the back cushions, so sometimes I have to perk them up and squish the fill around—but it always springs back.”

Dimensions: 123″ wide, 84″ deep, 33″ tall
Materials: Options include all-natural cotton canvas, cotton linen, thread-dyed cotton linen, washed cotton linen, washed cotton velvet, lightweight linen, medium weight linen

Shipping: Free shipping and free threshold delivery, or $100 for white glove delivery. In-stock pieces delivered in 2-3 weeks and made-to-order pieces delivered in 10-12 weeks.
Return Policy: 30-day return/exchange policy for items in original condition with original packaging. 10% restocking fee for returns without original packaging.

Best Modular Sectional

Lovesac Sactional, 5 Seats + 5 Sides

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Overall couch rating: B

You may be tired of hearing us drone on about how adaptable a modular couch can be, but this one may be the most versatile of them all. Lovesac’s Sactionals, pun very much intended, offer three different base pieces (the Sectional Seat, Wedge Seat, and Storage Seat) that can be configured into just about any seating arrangement—from a U-shaped sectional to a traditional L-shaped one. Each Sactionals piece also has a removable and machine-washable cover that’s available in more than 200 color options, making it easy to replace when it’s lost the battle against your cat’s claws or to update your look when you’re ready for a change.

Contributor Bailey Berg tested it for us and says that, “Between working from it and snuggling up with my partner to watch a movie at the end of the day, I spend more time on the couch than I’d care to admit.” She notes that the modular configuration amounts to an extraordinary amount of cardboard and individual boxes during the shipping process, but once every piece finally gets unboxed, you can expect an “outrageously comfortable” couch.

Dimensions: 118″ wide, 64″ deep, 29″ tall
Materials: Velvet, chenille, cross-weave, weave, polylinen, leather, foam, down and polyester blend

Shipping: Free shipping on all US orders. Orders deliver in approximately 1–4 weeks, custom covers may take between 4–10 weeks
Return Policy: 60-day return policy for items in original condition with original packaging. Final sale for custom merchandise, floor models, and clearance items

Best Leather Sectional

Article
Audrey Lee
Audrey Lee

Article Sven Sectional in Oxford Blue Leather

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Overall couch rating: A

It’s easy to see what makes Sven a best-seller for Canadian retailer Article. Available in fabric upholstery (including velvet) or leather, the tufted, midcentury–inspired silhouette checks all the boxes if you’re looking for a classic sectional couch. Not too soft, not too deep seated, not too small (or too big!) for a family of three, the Sven is what commerce editor Audrey Lee calls the “Golidlocks of couches.” Because of its solid construction, it might take a minute or two to get the lived-in look of a well-worn leather sofa, but we have a feeling it will be worth the wait. “After a year of post-workday naps, movie nights, and lazy days binge watching whatever streaming show TikTok influenced me to watch, the Sven sectional is still in top-notch condition,” Lee says.

Dimensions: 100″ wide, 67″ deep, 34″ tall
Materials: Natural leather, solid and composite wood, foam, fiber, and feather fill cushions

Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $999, in-room delivery available ($99), in-room delivery and assembly available ($169). Delivery in 2+ weeks depending on inventory
Return Policy: 30-day return policy for items in original condition with original packaging ($49 return fee applies). Additional $50 fee applies for items without original packaging

Best Corner Sectional

Photo: Lauren Arzbaecher

Sabai Essential Corner Sectional (5 Seater)

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Overall couch rating: A

Sabai Design is known for its sustainable approach to furniture—you won’t find chemically-treated upholstery here. In fact, the Essential Corner Sectional seen here uses exclusively recycled velvet or upcycled poly. The mid-size L-shaped couch is ideal for creating a wraparound seating situation where people can converse in a group. Our tester, commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher, was influenced by the resurgence of the earth-tone in the color of the year and went with the dark chocolate hue because it also has a grounding effect on the overall room design.

She noted that the seat cushions do feel firm at first, but soften with use. (Unlike couches that can sag or feel like a sinking sand pit.) “Even if I drop my whole body weight onto it, it doesn’t feel like it’s going to collapse on me—it’s just a nice place to land,” Arzbaecher says.

Dimensions: 32” H x 88” W x 88” D
Materials: Recycled velvet (9 colorways) and upcycled poly (5 colorways); Metal and wood leg options (4)

Shipping: Products shipped in recycled packaging via FedEx Ground, 2–5 week estimated delivery time
Return Policy: Accept returns within 30-days of delivery. Must repackage for pick-up via FedEx. Refunds take 5–7 business days and are credited to the original form of payment. There are no exchanges. Any piece you’d like to return outside the 30-day window can be sold via Sabai Design buyback program.

Best Sectional for Families

Sundays Wind Down 3-Piece Modular Sectional

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Overall couch rating: A

After a disappointing experience with a sectional in a similar size and color—one that was overly stiff, uninviting, and required near-constant cleaning—contributor Shoko Wanger and her husband wondered whether it was possible to find a truly comfortable couch that also managed to be attractive, kid-friendly, and made using materials we felt good about.

This Sundays sectional was the upgrade they were looking for. Designed with clean lines, deep cushions, and just-right balance of softness and structure, it never appears slouchy or sloppy—even with a three-year-old who has taken to practicing high dives and somersaults on it. It’s even been easy to clean smaller messes and the fabric hasn’t pilled or dulled. The Wind Down’s generously sized, moveable ottoman doubles as a handy surface for trays or toys (just double-check measurements in advance to make sure it’ll fit comfortably!).

Dimensions: 104″ wide, 82.5 “deep, 34″ high. Seat depth: 27″, seat height: 18”.
Materials: 62% cotton, 20% linen, 18% viscose. Seat cushion content: fiber fill and high-density foam. Back and throw cushion content: feather fiber fill. Frame material: local birch and plywood. Foot material: solid ash.

Shipping: Free delivery on all US and Canadian orders, with assembly included for larger items.
Return Policy: 30-day return policy for non-sale items in original condition. For in-home delivery items, there is a flat fee of $150 per item.

Other AD-Approved Picks

Though we don’t have the liberty or the New York real estate to try out all the sectionals in the world, we’d really, really like to. Here’s our wish list of some of the dreamiest sectionals we’ve seen thus far that we like (and think you will, too), but haven’t gotten a chance to check out in person.

Crate & Barrel Monterey Modular 3-Piece L-Shaped Sectional Sofa

A Decadent Sectional: Help! We have fallen (on the sectional) and can’t get up…Well, more like won’t get up. The Monterey modular L-shaped sectional is like its own oasis that can work just as well for family game night as it would for a book club gathering. The cushions are a comfy perch and you’ll likely find yourself using the included lumbar and throw pillows to make your nest. It comes in more than 200 customizable options, but you can’t go wrong with the deep blue Night upholstery.

Ebern Designs Beeston 3-Piece Corduroy Sectional

A Cushy Sectional: This moss textured corduroy corner sectional is essentially two loveseats and an ottoman, which you can tack on at the end or use in the center as a makeshift coffee table. While a budget-friendly pick, the cushions are padded by foam that covers coil springs so you’ll get plenty of support. But if you need even more padding, the four throw pillows are also included.

AllModern Anson Modular Sectional

A Curvy Sectional: One of our top picks for sectionals you can squeeze into small spaces, this AllModern is all about gentle rounded edges. Its sloping ends draw you in like an embrace, while the blocky modular configuration allows you to pull the pieces apart in halves.

Article Abisko Velvet Sectional

A Durable Sectional: For under $2,000, you could do a lot worse than this velveteen couch in a palette cleansing blue-green. The tapered legs are subtly midcentury, while the performance velvet, abrasion-tested fabric (a 50,000 rub count) ensures that your couch will still be good to go many years from now.

Lulu and Georgia Carson Sectional Sofa

A Sexy Sectional: If you’re big on curves and beefy cushions, we’d love to introduce you to Carson (maybe we can say hello together?) Carson, from afar, seems like the kind of couch that would make any living room look like a heavenly hotel. Not quite a conversation pit, but a cushy sofa that has the same sink-in-able feel, it’s made up of four modular components that you can Tetris together or draw apart so people can sit on them in various areas of the room.

Ellison Studios Float Sectional

A Friendly Sectional: Conversation pits may have been the groovy children of ’70s sectionals, but that doesn’t mean they are passé. Designer Sarah Ellison took to the design with a more contemporary flair that stayed true to generous seating and channel tufting, but in a more streamlined way. The sleek, sloping armrests are clearly attuned to today’s living. The four colorways lean into creams and neutrals, but the Piccolo, a chocolate-hued velvet, is an especially on-trend choice for 2025.

How We Tested

There are many factors we considered in each of our reviews to give you the insight you need to select the best sectional sofa for your home, including:

Ordering and customization process: Shallow seats or deep seats, armrests or armless, right-facing chaise or left-facing chaise, down seat cushions or foam cushioning, upholstery or leather, L-shape or U-shape—each of the sectionals we tested has possibilities. We also documented the lead times and expected delivery timelines for each model.

Couch delivery and assembly: Curbside or white-glove, fully assembled or DIY. And, if DIY, how many pieces did the sofa arrive in and how difficult was the assembly?

After installation: Here we asked some tough functionality questions of each sectional: Is it practical for a modern home? Is the couch kid- and/or pet-friendly? What are the care and cleaning instructions? And did it look better IRL than in the photos?

Durability and longevity: When possible, we followed up with testers to see if they still stood by their original reviews months or years down the line. Some of the questions we asked included:

How does the sectional sofa hold up after a full year of use?
How has your experience been with cleaning the sectional?
What has been your favorite aspect of the sectional, and is there anything you wish you could change?
Would you still recommend this product to someone who’s looking to purchase?

How We Chose These Sectionals

Above all else, we prioritized picks during testing that were stylish, comfortable, reasonably easy to assemble, and durable enough to not stain or tear even when pets and children are present. Only picks that earned at least a B grade in our testing (which was appointed according to the factors outlined above) made the cut. After a few years of putting these sectionals to the test, we also retired a few models from retailers like Ashley Jarreau and AllModern that are now discontinued. We also recently added another section of runner-up styles at lower (and much higher) price points, that we haven’t had the opportunity to test quite yet but hope will round out your search for a beautiful, comfortable sofa no matter what budget may be.

What to Know Before Buying a Sectional

Unfamiliar with furniture vernacular? Here are some of the terms you’ll likely come across on your shopping journey and what they mean—along with some topics you should definitely consider before buying.

Types

Deciding what sectional shape you’re in the market for will help you streamline your decision making. Landing on a choice you won’t regret six months from now requires taking into account exactly how much square footage you have to fill, along with what kind of space it will occupy (a family-friendly space with lots of foot traffic will require different kinds of materials than a rarely used guest room, for example). From there, comes the nitty gritty details like materials, colors, etc. Below, we’ve outlined the main sectional shapes you’ll come across in your search, as well as AD-approved pointers and styling tips from our archives.

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9 Best Sectional Sofas: Stylish Picks Vetted by AD Editors (2025)