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Couch shopping is one of the biggest furniture struggles there is—finding one that's somehow chic and in your budget can make you want to scream into your throw pillows. Between endless searching, budgeting, and waiting for the couch to finally arrive, the truth is, when it's a beautiful couch the wait is worthwhile. Maybe you're obsessed with velvet sofas (the touch is irresistible), maybe you're in the market for a sleek leather couch, or maybe you just want the most luxurious modular sectional that looks like a cloud couch for half of the price. In any case, you can find your dream sofa in your budget, and at your favorite online stores, no less.
At the end of the day, it is important to do your research and pick the right fabric for your lifestyle so that you end up with a couch that works for you and your family. But if you're ready to get shopping, there's a little something for everyone here—a handful of sofas each under $500, $1,000, $1,500, and ultimately capping out at $2,000, in order from lowest to highest price, all in various fabrics, sizes, and colors. Whether you want to splurge a little or find a chic steal, this list has you covered.
One of the best features about this customizable (variety of fabric colors and leg finishes) sectional is the pet-friendly material! In other words, scratch and stain-resistant. The Nomad sofa checks all the boxes.
After your jaw is lifted from the floor at the price for such a statement piece, you will fall in love with Drew Barrymore's tufted sofa that adds color and curves to a boring living room.
It takes a bit of practice to convince yourself that it's safe to eat or drink on your new couch. From the full drop-down futon option, to the double cupholder, you'll break the ice with this one.
If you've got tons of space for an oversized, incredibly comfy sectional, this one (which also comes in multiple colors) fits the bill and stays within your $1,500 budget.
Whether it's extra seating for your home office or a statement piece for your living room, you will adore this mid-century beauty for its design and comfort. The padded seats and easy-t0-clean linen upholstery is friendly to any lifestyle.
This simple, cozy sofa easily converts into a bed for guests—just fold the back of the couch back, and you're good to go. And, of course, you can have it made to order in the upholstery of your choice.
This velvet sofa is looks super soft and sleek—so it might surprise you to learn the back folds down to convert into a bed. It's great for guests, even in a small apartment.
This mid-century modern inspired sofa is majorly on-trend even at less than $500, and it has more than 300 reviews to back it up. Plus, you can't go wrong with a pop of pink.
You could get this sofa in other colors, but why would you when this forest green velvet is already oh-so-perfect? Not to mention, it's a convertible sofa you'll want to take for a spin.
This comfy sectional doubles as a sleeper sofa, and it comes in five different upholstery colors. And if you're wondering if it's actually comfortable, just check out the nearly 800 reviews it's amassed.
If you're on the hunt for a cozy sofa, this alluring plum-colored option has reversible cushions that will look great from any angle. Don't you just want to sink into those fluffy cushions?
If you want a sleeper sofa that pulls out with an actual mattress (as opposed to a futon) this Ashley Furniture pick is a great option—and at less than $800, too.