The Best Time to Buy a Couch (2024)

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The Best Time to Buy a Couch? ›

The best time to buy a sofa or indoor furniture, in general, is at the end of the summer and winter seasons. That is because stores usually launch new collections in the fall and spring seasons.

If you want to buy indoor furniture for your kitchen, living room, or bedroom, consider visiting a store towards the end of winter, between January and February, or the end of summer, between July and August.

Indoor furniture: Winter, summer

That means the best time of year to buy indoor furniture is toward the end of winter (January and February) or the end of summer (August and September). Retailers will be discounting their old stock during these months to make room for the new styles.

While sofas can range anywhere from $500 to $10,000 or more, most people pay somewhere between $1,500 and $3,000 for a new sofa.

Demand fluctuations: Demand for furniture has started to stabilize in 2022 after the pandemic-induced boom. Experts predict that the frenzy for new furniture has peaked, which could translate to shorter waiting times for your dream couch.

Typically, the best time of year to buy furniture is during major holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. Many retailers offer discounts and promotions during these times to attract shoppers and clear out inventory for new arrivals.

Affordable couches are less than $1000, suitable for budget-conscious shoppers. Mid-tier couches are priced between $1,000 and $2,000, offering a compromise between quality and cost. Premium couches exceed $2,000, crafted with high-quality materials and design features.

Sofas last from seven to 20 years, though most cap out at roughly 15. The same goes for loveseats, sectionals and sleepers. Couches with solid wood frames (even better if it's kiln-dried) and reinforced joinery hold up the longest. Genuine leather upholstery has a longer lifespan than fabric.

So, how much does a sofa cost

$400-$900 for low-end. $1000-$1500 for mid-range. $1500-2000 for mid to high-end.

Although a sofa with a particle-board frame and all-foam cushions may be the least expensive choice, it won't necessarily be the most durable. A higher quality sofa needs comfortable cushions and a well-made frame that will allow the sofa to maintain its overall shape and integrity.

How do you tell if a couch will be comfortable? ›

Start with seat depth

Do you mostly sit with your feet on the floor, or do you like to tuck your legs in? If you like to sit upright, you'll likely respond well to a seat depth that supports your thighs, keeps your knees bent at a 90-degree angle, and allows your feet to comfortably touch the floor.

Holidays such as Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day are big sales pushes by furniture retailers. The biggest event typically is, not surprisingly, Black Friday. “Post-Thanksgiving is an amazing time to shop,” says Laura Williams of ATX Interior Design.

While the average sofa should last between 7 and 15 years, signs of wear and tear are likely to appear before then – especially if it's a well-loved sofa. Luckily, there are ways you can make your sofa appear just as beautiful as the day you bought it.

Sofas last from seven to 20 years, though most cap out at roughly 15. The same goes for loveseats, sectionals and sleepers. Couches with solid wood frames (even better if it's kiln-dried) and reinforced joinery hold up the longest. Genuine leather upholstery has a longer lifespan than fabric.

Invest in a couch that you can use for years to come.

"Even though there are cheap options for lounging areas in your space, a couch is one piece of furniture that, if you want to keep it for a long time, you should definitely spend some bucks on," they told BI.