Sourced by Homes & Gardens: Where to Buy the Best Living Room Furniture for Every Style and Budget
Whatever your style or budget, our expert shopping guide to the best stores for living room furniture is here to help
Your living room furniture does a lot of heavy lifting. It’s the backdrop for morning coffee, family movie nights, marathon laundry folding sessions, and gatherings with friends. Because the space is often centrally located, it also helps define the overall style of your home, setting the tone for surrounding rooms.
Since it works so hard, it’s a space where it truly pays to shop smart.
Below is a well-tailored guide to shopping for well-built, stylish, and reliable living room furniture. Whether you’re looking for the best place to buy a sofa that stands up to kids and pets, a coffee table that makes a statement, or a quick-ship accent chair that doesn’t blow the budget, these are the retailers we’d start with. We've categorized them into Household Heros, Accessible Style, Luxury & Designer, and Vintage, One-of-a-Kind & Specialty Makers so you can easily shop based on style and budget.
Household Heros
For those in search of reliable quality, style, and customer service at an accessible price point, it's hard to beat the big-name furniture industry stalwarts. The good news? There's a retailer for every style.
Ballard Designs
Ballard Designs leans traditional with an emphasis on crisp colors and classic patterns that give its offering a preppy feel. You’ll find tailored upholstery, skirted seating, and antique-inspired designs that suit more formal spaces. The customization options are many, especially when it comes to fabrics.
Best for: Traditional and transitional living rooms; tailored, polished picks
Price positioning: $$–$$$
Delivery details: In-stock pieces ship in 1-3 days, custom pieces ship in 8-10 weeks
Anthropologie
Anthropologie’s living room furniture fits its distinct bohemian aesthetic and, and whether you’re looking for a side table or a sofa, it’ll pack an element of whimsy or drama. Think Brutalist-inspired end tables, skirted sofas in pink-and-white gingham, and armchairs with exaggerated proportions.
Best for: Quirky, colorful accent pieces
Price positioning: $$-$$$
Delivery details: In-stock pieces ship in 1-3 weeks, made-to-order options take about 4 weeks
West Elm
West Elm's calling card? Contemporary and midcentury silhouettes and trend-driven accent furniture at approachable price points. The brand also offers a large selection of quick-ship and custom upholstery, and is a great source for apartment-sized sofas and modular sectionals.
Best for: Modern design fans, small space dwellers
Price positioning: $$–$$$
Delivery details: Quick-ship items arrive in 1-4 weeks; custom upholstery can take 10-20+ weeks
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn is a go-to for family-friendly living room furniture, excelling at comfortable sofas, leather seating, and substantial coffee and accent tables that feel built to last. The brand's classic styling means you get longevity in a design sense, too.
Best for: Comfortable, durable upholstery, high-quality wood furniture
Price positioning: $$–$$$
Delivery details: Quick-ship items arrive in 1-4 weeks; custom upholstery typically 10-16 weeks
Crate & Barrel
Crate & Barrel consistently delivers on quality, comfort, and clean-lined style. The upholstery is particularly strong, comfortable, durable, and well-designed. If you want something modern but not stark, Crate & Barrel is a reliable starting point.
Best for: Modern, yet livable furniture, comfortable seating, clean-lined storage pieces
Price positioning: $$–$$$
Delivery details: In-stock items arrive in as few as 7 days, custom pieces take 8-16 weeks
Accessible Style
There's room in any living space for budget-friendly finds, whether it's a trendy side table or a high-end lookalike. These retailers consistently have the best value-minded finds.
Wayfair
It's hard to beat the convenience and versatility of Wayfair. The site is a true one-stop shop for living room furniture, and it caters to nearly any price point and style. Its breadth can make it tricky to separate the good buys from the lower-quality options, so it's important to read reviews (which are usually plentiful) and check product specifications before purchasing. One highlight: Wayfair's in-house brands Birch Lane and Joss & Main offer custom sofas in a relatively short timeline of just 4-5 weeks.
Best for: Fast, free delivery, budget-friendly accent furniture
Price positioning: $-$$
Delivery details: Most accent furniture arrives in 2-3 days, custom pieces take 4-5 weeks.
Target
Target has become a dependable destination for design-forward living room accents, thanks to well-executed in-house brands, and dependable collaborations with designers like McGee &Co. and Joanna Gaines. While it’s not the place to shop for a forever sofa, it’s excellent for accent chairs, side tables, and trend-forward pieces that refresh a room without a major commitment or expense.
Best for: Trend-driven accent pieces, designer looks for less
Price positioning: $
Delivery details: Most items are stocked an arrive in 2-3 days
Article
Article offers plenty of options for the living room, including sofas, coffee tables, accent chairs, and lighting, and its direct-to-consumer model helps keep prices more competitive than comparable retailers. Most of the styles are clean-lined, making them best-suited for midcentury or contemporary homes, as well as small living rooms.
Best for: Value-driven, stylish sofas and sectionals
Price positioning: $$
Delivery details: Most items arrive in 1-3 weeks
Zara Home
Zara Home is as style-driven as its fashion counterpart, with a furniture collection that leans clean, sculptural, and current. Best bets here include sculptural accent tables, sleek storage, and lighting that punches above its price point. Zara's recent collaboration with architect Vincent Van Duysen signals a turns towards higher-end collections, and includes premium-priced leather and linen furniture.
Best for: Trend-forward coffee and side tables, accent furniture
Price positioning: $-$$$
Delivery details: Most accent furniture arrives in 2-4 days, custom pieces take 4-5 weeks.
Marshalls/TJ Maxx
If you haven't tried shopping online at Marshalls and TJ Maxx, consider this your cue. Each site offers a slightly different selection of designer living room furniture from quality brands like Safavieh, Moe's Home, Theodor Alexander, and Bernhardt at a discount. While the selection is more limited than, say, Wayfair or Target, there are gems to be had if you check back often.
Best for: Accent furniture like side tables, armchairs and ottomans
Price positioning: $-$$
Delivery details: Items are in-stock and generally ship within a few days
Luxury & Designer
If you are looking for living room furniture that's going to last, these are the brands to look out for. Classic styles that never lean into fleeting trends and materials that will last decades – these brands favor craftsmanship and the price points reflect that.
Arhaus
Arhaus is one of the best in the furniture industry at marrying craftsmanship and style. Price points are high, but there’s quality to back it up: much of the company’s upholstered furniture is made by artisans in North Carolina, using materials like hardwood, recycled steel, and premium performance upholstery.
Best for: Quality furniture with style-focused silhouettes, large-scale pieces
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Quick-ship items arrive in 1-2 weeks, Custom pieces ship in 10 weeks
Williams Sonoma Home
The parent company to Pottery Barn and West Elm, Williams Sonoma is best-known for its high-end kitchenware, but its home offshoot is not to be missed. The assortment is tightly curated, with customization available in upholstery, and centers on classic, well-made pieces meant to feel sophisticated now and in a decade.
Best for: Upholstered pieces with timeless sophistication
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Quick-ship items arrive within a week, custom pieces ship in 16-20 weeks
Serena & Lily
Serena & Lily is known for its airy, elevated coastal style, but there are gems in its catalog for any aesthetic. Of note is the brand’s extensive range of upholstered furniture, which is bench-made in North Carolina and offers high-quality hallmarks like 8-way hand-tied steel coil springs and mortise-and-tenon construction, along with 100+ custom fabric choices.
Best for: Coastal-inspired design, luxury upholstery
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Quick-ship upholstery takes 4-6 weeks, custom pieces ship in 8-10 weeks
Design Within Reach
You won’t find an overstuffed family sectional at Design Within Reach. Instead, DWR is where you shop for pieces known by name – the Barcelona chair, the Noguchi table – and for clean-lined furniture for a modernist or contemporary room. If you’re looking for a statement piece, start here.
Best for: Contemporary and modern design fans
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Furniture arrives 1-3 weeks from shipping date
Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen has been a bastion for quality, comfortable furniture for nearly 100 years. While the brand built its reputation around traditional designs, the brand has evolved over the decades to include more streamlined and contemporary silhouettes alongside its classic offerings.
Best for: Traditionalists who appreciate practicality, craftsmanship and comfort
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Most items are custom-made and ship in 5-8 weeks
Arteriors
Arteriors is a designer favorite that's often associated with statement lighting, but its furniture collection is not to be missed, especially if you’re looking for something unique. Expect sculptural silhouettes, mixed materials, and pieces that look gallery-worthy without being impractical.
Best for: Statement-making accent furniture
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Most items are in-stock and ship within three business days
Vintage, One-of-a-Kind & Specialty Makers
If you’re drawn to decorating with vintage or pieces with real character, look beyond the mass-market chains and consider one of these specialty retailers. Whether you’re after a substantial antique that adds depth and gravitas, a custom sofa tailored to your exact specifications, or original artwork to finish off your room, these sources deliver pieces with distinction.
1stDibs
If you’re searching for a custom accent piece, pristine antique or an oil painting with provenance, 1stDibs is the place to start. The platform connects buyers with vetted artisans and antique dealers (no individual sellers allowed), who peddle wares like European armchairs and rare midcentury coffee tables. It’s not a budget destination, but if you have something truly special in mind, it’s a sure bet.
Best for: Investment antiques, collectible designer furniture
Price positioning: $$$
Delivery details: Shipping varies by dealer
Chairish
Chairish operated in a similar manner to 1stDibs, but tends to have more vintage collections and a broader range of price points, in part because Chairish allows individual resellers, too. Think of it as a flea market for those who don’t have time to make the trip in person.
Best for: Vintage accent chairs, unique coffee tables, character-driven pieces
Price positioning: $$–$$$
Delivery details: Shipping varies by seller
Etsy
armchairsEtsy is an dependable and accessible source for both custom and vintage items. You’ll find everything from secondhand case goods and upcycled arm chairs, to bespoke throw pillows and retro lighting. Price points are equally as varied, ranging from bargain-basement to high-end boutique.
Best for: Vintage finds that add personality, custom cushions and tables
Price positioning: $–$$$
Delivery details: Shipping varies by seller
Our Favorite Living Room Furniture to Shop Now
A classic silhouette gets a stylized upgrade with a tailored box-pleat skirt to create a sofa that stuns. Plus, you can choose from 100+ fabrics to make it your own.
Retro-inspired burlwood gives this modern, waterfall-style coffee table character.
High-style meets high-value: This sculptural accent chair is contract-grade and Greenguard Gold certified.
This marble-topped drink table packs so much style for the price. It's perfect for pairing with an accent chair to fill the corner of a room.
Crate & Barrel's Jenny Lind arm chair is a fresh take on a classic style. Choose between either neutral boucle upholstery, or a tonal Ikat.
Ruffled ottomans are having a major moment, and at under $300. this one is a budget-friendly way to try out the trend.
Article's plush L-shaped Dawn sofa screams 'family movie night' and comes in two of-the-moment colors,
Fans of contemporary coastal style will appreciate the woven-seagrass construction and streamlined silhouette of these chic nesting tables.
This modern swivel chair is comfortable enough for everyday living but still tailored enough to anchor a polished living room.
Exaggerated bun feet and a marble top are just two of the details that add interest to this console from one of Anthropologie's best-selling furniture collections.
This plush ottoman is perfect for a family room or as a casual coffee table alternative, and can be customized in over 70 fabrics.
A hammered metal finish and streamlined proportions give the classic stylings of this petite end table a modern edge.
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