#furniture-shopping

#furniture-shopping

Because of the sheer number of furnishings, this roundup will be different from previous Personal Shoppers. Instead of listing out every single piece we looked at, we've narrowed down the total number to five of the best sofas at Raymour & Flanigan. This condensed rundown consists of our favorite living room seating picks that'll fit best into a variety of spaces, whether you're moving into your first city apartment, working with very limited square footage, or looking for your next family-friendly sectional.

When it comes to shopping for sofas, AT editors have learned a thing or two over the years. They've tested literally hundreds (I mean, have you seen our Personal Shopper series?)across every design aesthetic, from modern and contemporary to coastal and boho. But of all the designs we've looked at, mid-century modern sofas are by far the most popular. I get it - the clean lines, retro vibe, and subtle angles are undeniably stylish.

I sat on what I'd consider the gold standard of sleeper sofa brands, and I didn't find it all that comfortable for sitting. Sure, the "bed" (essentially the mattress) was way better than any pullout I had ever slept on. But the sofa itself was kinda bulky, and the seat cushions felt stiff and dense, probably because they're made to downplay the sofa's mattress-folding mechanism (and often aren't constructed the way non-sleeper sofa cushions are with layers of foam and springs).

Furniture shopping can be overwhelming," says Canada-based furniture co. Sundays. "We do things differently. We curate a small collection of truly great pieces, so every choice is a good one."