Where Online Should I Look For A Couch?

[Rizen]

I need to buy a new couch but have never gone furniture shopping before. What are the best places to buy a couch? I'm in Colorado if that makes a difference.

[Wingus Dingus]

1. Got mine from Ikea in Centennial, but they've been having supply issues since

the start of Covid. Or American Furniture Warehouse, or Furniture Row. I've bought furniture from all those places over the years.

[leftieNanner]

2. Most new ones (except the expensive variety) are crappy

They don't hold up very well.

Consider looking for a used (recycled) furniture store in your area as another option.

[Tetrachloride]

3. Your budget, sense of fashion, spine,

the couch length, leather or vinyls or cloth, warranty ... it ain’t easy being lean.

[PoliticAverse]

4. In my opinion couches are something you have to see in person and lie on in person...

so search online for local furniture and department stores.

[vsrazdem]

5. Got mine on Wayfair. Couch and love seat for about $600, very comfortable.

[MissB]

6. I've bought three couches since the start of the pandemic

All of them sight unseen.

Two were from Costco, or at least through Costco. I wanted two leather couches for our living room. We live in the living room - it isn't just for looks so the couches need to take the abuse of two large dogs and two normal people. (One dog is about 100 lbs). We let our dogs on our couches. They have their blankets. Leather is easy to clean. The company that makes them sent color samples.

The two couches came relatively quickly. They used masks and gloves and brought them in and set them up. They've taken daily abuse since April 2020 and are in great condition. The leather hasn't been scratched.

The other couch I bought for our upstairs den, and I bought it at Wayfair. We rarely use that room, but dh didn't like the couch that we had up there so I replaced it. I doubt it would hold up to daily abuse from two dogs but that's not an issue in that room.

So I guess my point is that I've been happy with buying couches that I've never seen in person before. I read the reviews of course and those generally provide a lot of insight.

[Quakerfriend]

7. Amazon! Nice selection and quick delivery! nt

[vanlassie]

8. Be aware that much furniture is not made until after you purchase it.

Whatever estimate for delivery, at this point, I would at LEAST double.

[Runningdawg]

9. FB Marketplace

I bought a brand new leather couch there in 2011 - no shipping, no delays, less than 1/2 of what they wanted at Tulsa's most popular furniture store.

[Phoenix61]

10. I got mine from Allform.com and love it.

I wanted a 4 seater with a switchable chaise. The cushions are removable so cleaning is simple. It came in several boxes and was easy to put together. The cushions are nice and firm. They’ll send fabric samples.

[leighbythesea2]

11. Ikea

Has been a consistent winner for me. Wayfair in past once.

[Corgigal]

12. The Exchange

it’s for any military person, or veteran. It’s the only place I have purchased furniture online and it will actually arrive. I tried to buy a comfortable rockers for my living room, and had two orders canceled because they just couldn’t arrive. Took over 6 months for the chair to arrive, counting the time I wasted on the other two orders.

Also look at Ashley furniture, it’s fine.

[MOMFUDSKI]

13. Sign up to receive Emails from

companies that have estate sales (.org, .net, etc.). We have purchased many quality furniture items over the years. Also local yard sales. Don't pay full price for a cheap piece of junky furniture if you don't have to. There is a couch out there right now with your name on it.

[Hotler]

14. Jake Jabs; American Furniture Warehouse.

Been in Colorado for years. Just saying... If you buy online you can't sit or lie on it to see if you like it.

[mnhtnbb]

15. I bought my couch and recliner from

Wayfair for my new house. Made here in North Carolina by Klaussner. Fabric. They will send you samples. Been living with them since last January when I moved in and very happy with both. The couch has removable covers and the cushions can be flipped. Paid about $1200 for the 92 inch couch and $700 for the recliner. Both contemporary style.

[Rizen]

16. Thank you all; this has been very helpful.

[Duppers]

17. You can ck prices online but...

Then go to showrooms to sit on the sofas. Don't be too hurried about making your decision.

Also, look for a durable fabric, hardwood frame, and hand-tied springs - they'll last much longer. Remember, "you get what you pay for."

(I was in custom-ordered sales for awhile.)