Upgrade Any Living Room With the Best Couches of 2023

We updated this article in February 2023 to incorporate new data from a recent survey of more than 5,800 sofa owners. New models were added to this article, but the Pottery Barn Pearce remains our pick for the best overall couch.

Your couch is quite possibly the most-used piece of furniture in your home, so it's important to choose one that feels exceptionally comfy to lounge on, looks great in your living room and can hold up to extended use. And since the best sofas can be pricey, you want to make sure you're choosing one that's worth the investment. Whether you're looking for the best couch for watching TV or napping or a stylish and sophisticated sofa for entertaining guests, there are plenty of options for just about any preference and budget.

The fiber scientists and engineers in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab evaluate sofas of all kinds — from spacious, comfortable sectional sofas to sleeper sofas to affordable couches and beyond — to find the best models for every type of home. Our experts review the materials and features, then we survey thousands of sofa owners to get in-depth and long-term feedback on the couches they own. The sofas below are from brands that are highly rated by our consumer panel, and some are even used by our experts in their homes.

Our top picks:

You can learn more about how we evaluate sofas and what to look for while you shop at the end of this article. (And if you're on the hunt for even more quick-and-easy living room upgrades, browse our guides to the coziest throw blankets, the best coffee table books that double as decor and how to style a family-friendly living room.) But first, here's everything you need to know about the best sofas and couches.