How to Pick the Sofa or Sectional of Your Dreams (and Take the Guesswork Out of Shopping)
A new sofa is one of the biggest decor purchases you can make. So how do you end up with exactly what you want? Design it yourself!
As a leader in custom upholstery furniture, DreamSofa allows you to create your custom sofa or sectional. That’s why thousands of design enthusiasts trust DreamSofa.com to bring their vision to life. You can adapt their designs to your precise specifications. Oddly shaped room? Create a U- or L-shaped sectional that fits down to the inch. Prefer deep seats, extra-soft cushions, or a sleeper mattress so comfy you might move into the living room? You can do that too. Need a fabric that will stand up to kids and pets? DreamSofa has luxurious and durable options from twill to velvet.
Just choose the details you love and DreamSofa’s expert craftsmanship will take care of the rest, with quality materials like hardwood frames, luxury fabrics, and spring gauge systems. Every piece comes with a lifetime warranty, and DreamSofa’s unique DESIGNxCHANGE program even allows you to swap out cushions and covers over time.
A Quick Look at DreamSofa‘s Sofas and Sectionals
- Designed & Handcrafted in California
- Lifetime Warranty – Built to last, guaranteed for life.
- DesignXChange™ – Swap cushions, covers, and inserts
- Designer PFAS Chemical-Free Fabrics – Elegant and Eco-friendly
- Premium 2.5lb High-Resilient Innerspring Cushions
- Reversible, Zippered Cushion Covers – Easy to wash and clean.
- Kiln-Dried Solid Wood Frames for durability.
- 8-Gauge Sinuous Spring Suspension for support.
Of course, so many customizable options also beg the question: Where do I begin? Start by seeing which of these four popular sofa styles strikes your fancy, then learn all the ways you can work with DreamSofa to make them your own.
Sofa Style #1: Modern
At home everywhere from luxury lofts to downtown studios, this sleek style is known for its clean lines and minimalist design. The Alton by DreamSofa is a great example of modern sofa style, with a crisp, streamlined silhouette and elegant platform-style base for a polished look. Like all DreamSofa products, the Alton features premium materials for years of stylish use. A solid kiln-dried hardwood frame prevents warping and cracking, and high-resilience foam and down-blend cushions offer the ultimate comfort and support. Whatever size, shape, or upholstery you choose, you can count on superior craftsmanship — and that never goes out of style.
Sofa Style #2: Mid-Century
If you dream of living in a house with clean lines and soft curves, then you’re a mid-century lover. This iconic, effortlessly cool style is retro-made timeless: tailored shapes, interesting angles, and exacting attention to detail. The DreamSofa Brussels design embodies those qualities with a statement angular design, sculpted legs, and sophisticated tufting. And the whole piece is customizable, including size. That doesn’t just mean choosing from a handful of standard industry measurements: You can size your sofa down to the inch! So even if you need it to fit a small or awkwardly shaped space, you can set your precise measurements and lounge in mid-century style.
Sofa Style #3: Classic
Classic sofas are defined by their sumptuous shapes, luxurious details, and sophisticated glamour — think old Hollywood or English aristocracy. It’s a stately style that shines in the DreamSofa Bordeaux. First, there’s that unmistakable Chesterfield design, with high rolled arms and tight diamond tufting. Then there’s the elegant nailhead trim and ornately carved feet: traditional with a touch of drama. DreamSofa lets you make this design completely your own. Choose from more than 100 fabric options to suit every lifestyle, from cleanable and pet-friendly fabrics to luxury finishes. Pick your favorite cushion feel, from sink-right-in soft to pleasantly firm. DreamSofa even lets you customize the details, like the leg and nailhead finishes, for a sofa that’s classically you.
Sofa Style #4: Contemporary
What to do if you love both timeless and trendy designs? Embrace the contemporary look, known for its artful combination of styles and influences. Consider the DreamSofa Oslo: Its warm minimalist silhouette is both sleek and soft, with slim sculpted legs for subtle visual interest. It’s a quietly sophisticated design that’s versatile enough for someone who’s constantly tweaking their space.
Sleeper sofas like the London nail the contemporary aesthetic while also providing comfy quarters for guests. DreamSofa sleepers are available in every style and come with the same bespoke perks you get with their sofas and sectionals. Shop twin to queen and choose from three different mattress styles: the supportive Classic, plush pillow-top Luxe, or memory foam Dream.
Whatever style, shape, and fabric you choose, you’re designing a sofa made for real life — whether that means an ever-evolving sense of style or a house full of mess-prone kids and pets. With durable, easy-to-maintain fabric options, plus reversible cushions that keep your sofa looking new for longer, you can embrace everyday luxury even when accidents happen. Plus, every sofa comes with white-glove delivery and expert customer support.