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Choose from a variety of styles at retailers that make it easy to shop.
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They shopped at 38 retailers, and we visited a few couch stores again for additional research.
Some custom options can take months to arrive.
Part of what sets West Elm apart from the rest is its selection of customizable options.
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When it came to delivery, the white glove delivery service was greatly appreciated.
Delivery issues aside, the couches have also held up after at least a few months of use.
It took a few months for some of our couches to arrive, even if they werent custom.
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If youre not sure what style youre looking for, Pottery Barn is a great option.
Overall, we felt that the website offered enough information about each couch to make an informed purchase.
Pottery Barn also offers a white glove delivery service, which we used while shopping.
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Unlike some other brands, theres a fee for in-room delivery and assembly.
Overall, we found that the site had all the information necessary to make a purchase.
Otherwise, itll arrive in a box and require assembly.
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Room & Board
We were able to receive a ready-to-ship couch within a week of ordering it.
Returns are free, but you wont be refunded your original delivery fee.
Room & Board has alarge selection of couches, including sleepers, loveseats, and options with chaises.
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Delivering the couch was an easy process.
We didnt make any returns, but Room & Board allows you to return items free of charge.
Just keep in mind that you wont be refunded any original delivery costs.
Joybird
They offer couches in a wide variety of styles and fabrics.
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Custom pieces may take a bit longer to arrive.
Luckily, its site is easy to shop as the styles are organized into types and collections.
Part of what makes Apt2B one of our top picks is the option to createyour ideal sectional.
We had to assemble the couch ourselves.
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If you find yourself overwhelmed sorting through couch offerings, consider Albany Park.
We went with theKova L-Shape + Ottoman, which took only a few weeks to arrive.
The couch arrived in several boxes, and the delivery team brought them to our garage.
Theres a 30-day return window, which is shorter than some other brands.
Amazon
The couches arrived within a week, and there were many styles to choose from.
We noted that Amazon has a large selection of sofas, which may be overwhelming to sort through.
The shipping fee is 10% of the couch price.
We appreciated itsselection of sofasand found it very easy to purchase a couch from the brand.
We tried both options and didnt experience any issues.
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Walmart
Walmart offers many options that are less expensive than other retailers.
We felt that there was an overwhelming amount of options to search through.
Walmart is one of the best places to buy couches if youre looking for an option on a budget.
We appreciated that the product pages online had enough information to make a purchase.
We purchased a small sectional online, which arrived in a box and required some assembly.
Although we needed an extra set of hands, we found the overall assembly process easy.
After over a year of using the sectional, we have been impressed with the comfort and quality.
Once your couch is delivered, you cant receive a refund.
We purchased couches after viewing them in person, which was a positive experience.
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Overall, we were pleased with the quality of the couches, as well as the service we received.
If we could change one thing about Rooms to Go, it would be its return policy.
The selection is limited compared to other retailers.
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When researching the best places to buy couches, Burrow made the list for itshigh-quality, modular styles.
We purchased couches online and found that it was easy to decide without seeing them in person.
Depending on the couch, you could also opt to add an ottoman as well.
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If youre not sure which color works best, Burrow also offers up to two free swatches.
Our Burrow couches arrived in boxes and required some assembly.
We liked that you candownload assembly instructionson Burrows website in case you lose them.
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You cant customize pieces like you could at other retailers.
We purchased a couch at a Macys showroom and were impressed with how seamless the experience was.
The retailer offers white glove delivery, which we used with our purchase.
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The couch was delivered on time and placed where we wanted it, making for an easy delivery experience.
Rove Concepts
The site had informative product pages and delivery was seamless.
Some couches may have long wait times for delivery.
One of our favorite aspects of shopping at Rove Concepts was how easy delivery was.
We were able to schedule white glove delivery via text.
Its worth noting that delivery times vary depending on the style.
Our couch was delivered within 10 days of ordering but some other styles can take up to 20 weeks.
Arhaus
The couches are high-quality and timeless.
The couches are more expensive than other retailers.
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The retailer offers several timeless styles, so its easy to find one that works in your space.
We shopped for a couch at an Arhaus store and found it easy to shop the collections.
The delivery team placed the couch where we wanted it and we were pleased with the service overall.
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Theres also a link to warranty and protection information, so its easy to understand.
However, the key factor to consider is the associated fees.
While most brands will allow you to make returns, its important not to assume that they will.
Couches can be quite an investment, so its important to take care of them.
Itsall about wear and tear, but we recommend investing in a well-made, non-toxic piece, McKay says.
How much can you expect to spend on a couch?
Overall, you could expect to spend around $1,500, more or less.
How can you tell if a couch is good quality?
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