The Best Affordable Couches Under $1000 in 2024, According to Designers + Reviews

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Kristin Massarro, a Living Spaces designer out of Vista, casts her vote for the Ginger as a choice pick for this year's consumer trends. According to Kristin, its "mid-century influence offers a chic silhouette . . . the tapered legs, tufted seat and simple concept of design makes it a high-value, highly popular couch."

Ginger Customer Review

"Fantastic couch! Very comfortable, especially while reading. I purchased the ottoman, as well. Highly recommended!!" - Anonymous

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Staff designer Tania Vazquez told our editors that even though "the Holden isn't technically a full-size sofa, it's armless shape and chic upholstery makes it high-demand for main living room seating." She adds that "style aside, its deep seating, velvet finish and tight back provide a luxurious kind of comfort that you normally won't find at this price point. And the fact that it's customizable is the cherry on top!"

Holden Customer Review

"It looks awesome: quite wide and comfortable! I was much impressed and happy the way it was delivered. It was wrapped carefully to ensure it was delivered to our home safely and without any scratches in its way. Happy about my purchase." - Customer CA

Best Mid-Century Sofas < $500

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Tania extends her admiration for the Holden to its mid-century features: "the color, texture and legs just make the overall vibe pop." Her recommendations for styling with it include "any space that you want to give off modern ambiance."

Holden Customer Review

"I went to Living Spaces looking for a dining set and stumbled on a teal velvet settee and I love it. What a surprising wonderful find. I get compliments from everyone and it gave my room a unique personality...Living Spaces is a great place to roam..you never know what you will find." - AZMike

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Kristin, our designer from Vista, also raves about Ginger's mid-century details. "It's the tufted seat cushion that does it for me. Usually, tufting features on the backrest cushions, but with the Ginger, it's on the bottom seat cushions; it's a subtle detail that offers a unique twist and keeps the aesthetic simple."

Ginger Customer Review

"What a wonderful little loveseat!!! Very easy to put together and sturdy. We only put in the large screws because the smaller holes are less defined the couch is fine otherwise. Looks beautiful in our little apartment." - Chicago Girl

Best Velvet Sofas < $600

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Adrian Palacios, Studio Production Designer at Living Spaces, wants everyone to know about the Fairfax. "It quite literally has it all! The deep blue velvet adds so much rich elegance, I highly recommend it to anyone wanting fresh style."

Fairfax Customer Review

"The sofa is beautiful and super comfortable! I have already napped on it twice. I hope it holds up around kids, but my friend who already has one says it does and cleans easily." - Shannon Alice

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The grey version of the Fairfax Velvet is also seeing lots of love from our design team, as Adrian made sure to talk up the neutral hue. "It's a gorgeous grey color, one that almost glows. I personally say go with the Fairfax Blue for a modern statement and the Fairfax Grey for subtle elegance."

Fairfax Customer Review

"Absolutely in love with this couch. Modern but timeless, firm but comfy. I had a few friends over this past weekend, and they all asked me where I got it. Highly recommend!" - NadineB

Best Convertible Sofas < $600

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Eileen Valdez, on-site designer at the Living Spaces Monrovia location, drew our attention to the Petula Mustard as a star sofa couch design. She particularly admires the simplistic design in converting from sofa to bed. "It's so simple, you almost don't even need instructions the first time you try it! (Though, of course, it's always advised to read them over.) But there truly is no hard physical movements or strength required, and I can't tell you the number of guests who have said the same thing: the Petula is such an easy choice!"

Petula Customer Review

"We are so happy with this couch. It’s such a beautiful color and we love the retro look. It’s firm but will probably soften up the more we sit on it. We haven’t laid it back yet to check out the bed feature, and we wish we would have asked the furniture delivery guys how to lay it back, but I don’t think it’ll be hard to figure out. We love it so far!" - Ashen

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Eileen continues the case for the Petula: "The fact that the Petula comes in two amazing colors doesn't hurt!" When asked how to style either, she recommends "pairing mustard pillows with the Petula Grey and grey pillows with the Petula mustard; it's a classic and fresh color combo and one of my favorites."

Petula Customer Review

"This sofa bed is perfect for our guest room/office. It doesn’t look like a futon but folds out easily for when guests stay over. Firm but comfortable. Great value for the price!" - Mtzlplk

Best Grey Sofas < $600

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Razz Al Tekreeti, another one of our staff designers and contributor in helping us select the best couches of 2024, says that with the Fairfax Grey, "it's perfect as a blank canvas. The neutral hue goes with every color trend, so swapping out throw pillows is a cinch."

Fairfax Customer Review

"I bought this just a couple days ago but am SO impressed. The quality of the couch is incredible for the price, it’s extremely soft and everything feels durable. Super comfortable even though it’s new and such a great value! Highly recommend, the color is beautiful and fits perfectly in my space!" - Katiencav

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Razz also nudged us to take a closer look at the Allie. "It's not just another run-of-the-mill grey couch," he says. "The Allie is a chic retro mood. Particularly, the beech wood tapered legs get me every time. They're so fun and unique — one of those nice-to-have things that really takes a design over the edge."

Allie Customer Review

"Fantastic product. This loveseat is stylish, comfortable, and accents our entire decor wonderfully. Going for the mid century modern look throughout the house and this piece did not disappoint. Thank you so very much and happy to be a Living Spaces customer." - Samsoncg

Best Foam Sofas < $700

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Jesie Harris, Living Spaces' Manager of Production Design, offered her take on the Mathers as "something that may not look as on-trend with the latest fads but holds bar none when it comes to how it feels. Firmness level is critical, and the Mathers masters the art of delivering the perfect balance. This design also contains reversible cushions, which makes it practical for comfort. Being able to turn over the seating when you want a fresher, newer side helps to extend the comfort lifespan."

Mathers Customer Review

"Loving our two new sofas from Living Spaces. Perfect color, perfect fit, very comfortable and arrived in great condition. Delivery staff were prompt and professional." - Debra Karns

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Jesie reports that along with the Mathers, she also has to include the Allie. "Foam comfort meets a stylish exterior in the Allie, and mid-century modern isn't going away anytime soon."

Allie Customer Review

"Actually really love this even though I was unable to see in store and just briefly looked at online with the sales agent, as I was more looking for the color and a smaller loveseat for my office. It is comfortable and modern looking. Very happy with this purchase." - Heather N

Best Reclining Sofa < $800

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Tania Vazquez, the designer behind our Holden Settee pick, fully supports the Griffin as the choice for Best Reclining. "The upholstery's as durable and smooth as the reclining motion, and I really love the warmth of the chocolate hue! Another major benefit to choosing this one is that it's easy to clean thanks to high performance fabric. After all, nothing's worse than a forever stain from one tiny accident."

Griffin Customer Review

"The same recliner was in the unit we rented this past spring. We liked it so much we asked the owner where she got it and it is now in our family room. And the delivery team was very good too." - Macoo

Most Affordable

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Krisitn Massaro also circled back to the Fairfax Velvet along with fellow designers Razz and Adrian as best couch for those shopping on a budget. "It's the ulitmate dupe for high-end luxury sofas you can only find in price ranges of the thousands."

Fairfax Customer Review

"I had high hopes for this couch and it still exceeded my expectations! It’s beautiful, comfortable, durable, and so easy to clean. It came in a timely manner and was very easy to put together. We are so happy with this couch and the entire Living Spaces experience - we have told multiple people to purchase their furniture from this store!" - Madeleine

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To chime in on pick for Most Affordable, our studio team's Adrian Palacios chose the Petula echoing Kristin's sentiments toward the Fairfax. According to Adrian, "it's a steal!"

Petula Customer Review

"Saw this in store and really liked it, decided to order it online. First I was told that it was out of stock but kept checking online until it was available. Glad I waited. Purchased for kids playroom. Reasonably priced. Love that it folds to a bed. Very comfortable and nice color." - Jenny A

Most Comfortable

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Jesie, the Manager of Production Design, doubled down on the Mathers and remains convinced that "the Mathers is a sofa design you don't want to pass up. The Mathers destroys the saying 'it's too good to be true.' It really is that good and it really is true!"

Mathers Customer Review

"I got the sofa and loveseat in the lighter color and love them. I like seating with square construction so that the cushions will keep their shape and stay crisp. I also find the pair very comfortable--I sat on every couch in the showroom and found this set to be the most comfortable. I will say that the pieces are surprisingly deep, so keep that measurement in mind when space planning. And in my space, the light grey skews cooler with a slight blue undertone--which I wanted, so it's perfect for me. It is not a warm grey by any means. I purchased in-store and they delivered in less than a week. The sales crew and delivery crew were terrific." - Mary AT

About the Best Affordable Sofas

The best way to discover the pieces of furniture best for your home and style is to visit them in person. However, we know that that's not always possible. Short of an in-store look, browse sofas online, making sure you take note of size (measure your space first)! When browsing, your options are limitless. From l-shaped loungers and leather sofas, to mid-century modern sofas to microfiber and memory foam, there’s something for everyone. Just remember, cheap sofas don't have to feel that way; low price points can mean high luxury when you take the time to research your options!