A couch might be one of the best seats in the house—if not, the best seat in the house—but it's also one of the more stressful purchases in your home. Even when you find a couch that fits your living room, looks nice, and passes the all-important sit test, you'll need to think about how you're going to afford it in the first place. (While you can sometimes find couches under $500 or even $200, most options are pricey!) The good news is that Memorial Day weekend has arrived—and with it, a bunch of outstanding sofa sales.
Since Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer, many retailers use this seasonal shift to clear out old inventory and make space for brand-new offerings. That's exactly why Memorial Day sales generally have better discounts, making them the perfect opportunity to pick up a high-ticket item like patio furniture or, yes, a fresh sofa. Read on to learn more about this year's Memorial Day couch sales—including which options offer the most bang for your buck.
Is Memorial Day Weekend a Good Time to Buy a Couch?
One word: Absolutely. Though some companies have their own savings events—think Amazon's Prime Day and Wayfair's Way Day—Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. Not only will you find excellent discounts—some might even rival what you'll see on Cyber Monday—but almost every retailer you can think of is having a sale. (Read: You'll have lots of high-quality, well-priced sofas to choose from.)
Where to Find the Best Memorial Day Couch Deals?
So, which stores are offering the best deals? Well, it's not that easy. While big-box retailers like Amazon, Wayfair, and Walmart are reliable destinations for great savings, many higher-end and direct-to-consumer brands are using Memorial Day weekend to slash the prices of their best-selling options, too. Though there are a lot of factors to consider—price, size, and material—we're sharing the best deals you can take advantage of now.
Pocket-coil seating and a slope back offer lots of comfort.
Cons
Cushions attach to the frame with velcro, which can be a little noisy.
Finding a great couch for under $500 might seem like an urban legend. But thanks to Mr. Kate's Tess Sofa—which you can find on Amazon—you can buy one for $331. (Yes, you read that correctly.) Available in four pretty colors, this velvet couch will bring some much-needed glamour to your living room. Another thing to love? There's a slightly sloped back, so you'll feel comfortable here for hours on end.
Have a laundry list of sofa non-negotiables and still can't find the perfect option? Interior Define has you covered. The brand makes it possible to customize every part of your couch—fabric, size, legs, and seat depth, to name a few—so you can truly love your couch. Right now, the brand will take 25 percent off your order during checkout.
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West Elm 86-Inch Bleecker Down-Filled Slipcover Sofa
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West Elm 86-Inch Bleecker Down-Filled Slipcover Sofa
For as long as we can remember, West Elm has been the ultimate destination for trend-conscious dwellers who want stylish furniture—but don’t necessarily want to break the bank. Fortunately, the brand’s couch collection does not disappoint. With a slipcover frame and oversized cushions, West Elm’s Bleecker couch is the ultimate dupe for Restoration Hardware’s covetable Cloud Sofa. Best of all? It’s on sale for even less. (Select your preferred size and fabric swatch, and watch those savings come pouring in.)
Some customers have complained about delivery times.
Technically, Albany Park hasn't kicked off its Memorial Day sale quite yet; however, the brand has just dropped its prices back to its pre-inflation. (Think of it as a pre-sale: If you've been eyeing an Albany Park couch for some time but are a little intimidated by the price, now's the time to buy.) Topping our shopping list is the Kova Pit, a three-piece option with deep seats and ultra-soft, feather-filled cushions.
Calling all small space dwellers, you can't go wrong with Corrigan Studio's loveseat. Clocking at 67 inches wide, this two-seater is compact enough to fit inside a tiny studio apartment. (Plus, the boxy silhouette and tufted upholstered back will bring some midcentury magic to your personal quarters.)
Depending on how much you spend, you can save up to $450 during Castlery's Spring Sale. For a great mix between form and function, reach for the brand's Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa. Not only does it have ultra-deep seats—perfect for curling up and watching a movie—but its plush cushions will have you feeling like you're sitting on cloud nine.
Anyone who is in the market for a statement sofa will find a lot to love about Canddidliike's sofa. Between the channel tufting and assortment of colors to choose from—Pink! Blue! Seafoam green!— this pick will take the phrase "sitting pretty" to a whole new level. Even better, this couch is currently on sale for under $300.
Allform's customizable sofas have a modular design—which means they can grow, shrink, or change shape as your home and needs change. (You can even choose from seven fabrics and two leather swatches to match your aesthetic.) While the three-seat sofa with a chaise lounge is perfect for avid entertainers and large families, you can currently snag 20 percent off your order with code SPRINGSAVE20.
During Raymour & Flanigan's Forever Favorites Sale, shoppers can snag up to 30 percent on the brand's best-sellers. It's not too hard to see why the Daine sectional receives top marks. Though this option falls on the firmer end of the softness spectrum, its three-piece design can accommodate up to six people. More is merrier!
You can buy a matching ottoman for an additional fee.
Easy to assemble.
Cons
Stiff construction
If you want to flex your hosting muscle, trade in that leaking air mattress for Novogratz's futon. Don't let the look of this compact couch fool: The upholstered back actually folds down so it can turn into a memory foam bed in no time. Whether you have a guest room that doubles as an office or you want to make the most of your studio apartment, think of this futon as a gift for future you and your future guests.
Kelsey Mulvey is a freelance lifestyle journalist, who covers shopping and deals for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, and ELLE Decor, among others. Her hobbies include themed spinning classes, Netflix, and nachos.