A new couch can change the entire look and feel of a room—and who wouldn’t be excited by the prospect of totally transforming a space? But deciding where to buy a couch online is another matter entirely, and it can be a daunting one. To make things a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best places to buy a couch online. After all, unlike something less consequential like a duvet cover or an office chair, shopping for a sofa online always feels like a bit of a gamble: How can you tell if it’s poorly made or uncomfortable if you don’t test it out firsthand? Luckily, our list has come in handy time and again, and it’s updated frequently, too.

The best places to buy a couch online allow you to surf through hundreds of options, styles and ... [+] designs without so much as getting up from, well, your couch.

Whether you’re looking for a bold velvet couch to brighten up your space or a chic mid-century modern design that guests will admire, these retailers have you covered. And best of all, many of their couches have hundreds of reviews and customer photos so you can get an idea of what the styles you’re interested in actually look and feel like. Below, find our top picks for the best places to buy a couch online.

If you’re wondering where to buy a couch online, you can’t go wrong with Wayfair. The retailer has been around since 2002, and is one of the go-to shopping destinations for furniture—including couches. It offers hundreds of different brands and styles at a wide variety of price points. Plus, the website has a ton of helpful filters, and the company is know for their great customer service.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: This velvet Chesterfield sofa from Mercer 41 is so popular with Wayfair shoppers that it’s racked up over 700 five-star reviews. It’s well constructed with a frame of solid pine and manufactured wood, and comes with two coordinating throw pillows.

Allform makes some of the most customizable couches on the market. Start by selecting how many seats you want and whether or not you want a chaise or a corner-style sectional. From there, you can choose from nine different colors and types of fabric and three different types of legs. Buyers say Allform’s sofas are super comfortable and easy to assemble, too. The brand also offers a 100-day trial, so if you’re not happy with your sofa within that time frame, you can return it for a full refund.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: This three-seat sectional is modular, meaning you can add additional seats to it later on if you move into a bigger space or rearrange the living room. You can also move the chaise to either side, depending on what works best in your space.

Apt2B sells modern, stylish sleeper sofas, apartment-sized sofas, reclining sofas and more. You can also shop by color or size, depending on what you’re looking to. We’re partial to the site’s selection of sleek leather sofas. Apt2B also offers free shipping on every order, so you don’t have to worry about paying a small fortune to get your couch sent to you.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: The Jensen Leather Sofa is made from 100% top grain cowhide leather and finished in a sophisticated, mid-century modern style that will totally elevate your living room. The design features a no-sag steel suspension system to ensure that it maintains its shape for years to come.

Don’t overlook Amazon’s furniture selection: If you’re willing to do some scrolling, you can find high-quality couches at a variety of prices. Keep an eye out for brands like Novogratz and Zinus, and well as Amazon’s in-house furniture lines Stone & Beam and Rivet. All four brands get consistent five-star reviews from customers. The reviews with images also make it easier to picture how each couch would actually look in your own space.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: Reviewers say this Stone & Beam couch is comfortable, durable and stylish. Many also note that they were pleasantly surprised by the quality of this couch, since they had some hesitations ordering one from Amazon. Plus, it’s really easy to assemble—all you have to do is screw on the legs.

Similarly to Allform, all of Burrow’s sofas are totally customizable and modular. You can choose how many seats you want, select whether or not you want a chaise and then select the fabric type, fabric color, leg type and leg color you want. You can even customize the arms based on which shape you like best.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: Thanks to its tight olefin fiber weave, this couch’s fabric is scratch- and stain-resistant so go ahead, choose a light shade if you want. Another cool feature is the built-in USB charger, which makes it possible to charge your phone without ever leaving the couch during an all-day Netflix binge. Buyers say it also looks great and is very easy to assemble.

AllModern is one of Wayfair’s sister sites (along with Joss & Main, Birch Lane and Perigold), which means you can expect the same helpful shopping filters and top-notch customer service. You can also shop minimalist, Scandinavian, mid-century modern, bohemian, farmhouse or industrial style couches, depending on your home’s aesthetic. Plus, you can opt for two-day shipping on some designs if you want your sofa to arrive ASAP.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: Between its velvet upholstery and unique silhouette, the Juri Velvet Sofa will make a statement in any family room. Padded foam and sinuous springs make for a comfortable, bouncy seat while the rounded shelter arms give off a cozy feel.

Known for collaborations with emerging and well-known designers alike, West Elm makes chic mid-century modern furniture with a touch of bohemian flair. The brand carries a slew of different fabric options and styles to choose from, meaning you can find everything from a leather loveseat to a velvet sleeper sofa. However, if you’re hoping to have a new couch in the next couple of weeks, you may want to steer clear of West Elm. The site notes that the brand is currently experiencing shipping delays on some of its upholstered furniture due to pandemic- and weather-related issues.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: One of West Elm’s best-sellers, the Shelter Sleeper Sofa can be tucked into den or office for extra sleeping space, thanks to its slim profile. The seat cushion pulls out to reveal a queen size mattress that can comfortably sleep two guests. And with 75 different colors and types of material to choose from, you’ll have no trouble finding one that blends in with your existing decor.

Raymour & Flanigan has a pretty impressive selection of sofas and sectionals right now—we’re talking over 850 options to check out. But don’t worry, you can use the particular size, shape or style you’re looking for to help narrow it down. The site allows you to filter by width, depth, height, fabric, price and seating capacity in order to find a couch that fits your needs. Raymour & Flanigan also tells you whether certain models are available in a store near you, in case you want to check it out in person before clicking “add to cart.”

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: This sleek, 66-inch-wide loveseat is the perfect way to add some additional seating to a smaller room without overwhelming the space. And if you have pets, don’t worry: The brand says the couch’s material is pretty durable.

Pottery Barn has been making furniture for over 70 years, so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the best places to buy a couch. For eco-conscious shoppers, it’s helpful to know that the brand is committed to using responsibly sourced wood and cotton, and has been the only home retailer on Barron’s “100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies” list for the past four years. Not sure exactly what kind of sofa would look best in your home? Try Pottery Barn’s free interior design service.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: The Cove Square Arm Sofa features clean lines and a minimal design, so it goes well with a variety of decor styles. All of the 113 performance fabrics that Pottery Barn offers for this particular design are made to order though, meaning it’ll take about 10 weeks or more for your new couch to arrive.

What makes Joybird unique is its extensive fabric selection. Many of the couches that the brand carries can be ordered in over 60 different materials, including ones that are stain-resistant or pet-friendly. Even if you’re on the hunt for something hyper specific like a sleeper sofa for the guest room or a couch compact enough to fit in your studio apartment, Joybird has some impressively stylish options.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: This deep, roomy sectional will beckon you to spend some extended couch time. The chaise is wide enough for two to cuddle up on, and it’s supported by extra-plush back cushions and throw pillows. And like the majority of Joybird’s sofas, the Lewis Sectional is available in dozens of colors and fabrics.

Launched in 2013, Article is a mega popular direct-to-consumer furniture brand. Its well-made furniture, user-friendly website and reputation for excellent customer service set it apart. And the fact that the majority of its couches are priced at under $2,000 doesn’t hurt, either. The brand also has hundreds of customer reviews below each style, making it easy to discover one that’s best for you.

What’s Worth Adding To Your Cart: Featuring full-aniline Italian-tanned leather and a sturdy wooden base, Article’s Timber CharmBlack Sofa is primed to become the focal point of your living room. The plush cushions are a nice touch, too. And perhaps best of all, assembly takes only five minutes.