The 11 Best Sectional Sofas, According to Months of Testing

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Medley Dekayess Bumper Sectional in Latex + Wool

Medley is a US-based custom-design furniture company that pays attention to every detail, from the ordering process to construction and materials to delivery. When searching for a sectional that could best fit her space, Content Director Nicole Doster found that Medley had over 20 types of sectionals to choose fromranging from compact corner sectionals to gigantic U-shaped couches. I chose the Dekayess Bumper Sectional for its casual, but modern design, Nicole says. Medley allows you to customize almost every material on the couchfrom filling to fabric to color to leg shape and material.

What makes Medley unique (and our top choice) is their attention to detail in their craftsmanship. For my couchs filling, for example, I opted for their natural latex foam and wool, which is touted as their most sustainable and eco-friendly options, certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)and theGlobal Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Nicole adds. As much of the new furniture on the market are made with toxic materials, it made me feel good that I was bringing something cleaner and safer into my home.

Nicoles couch was just over $6,800 with shipping and taxes, which we consider on the mid-to-high end of the price spectrum, though worth it for a custom design. (Monthly financing is available through Affirm.) Medley is a thoughtful company, and that is evident through their online ordering process. The site even has AR functionality that allows you to virtually view the couch in your space using your smartphone camera.Since the couches are made to order, the lead time was longer than couches youd find at a big box store. The couch we tested took a little under 60 days to arrive.

Weve had pricey couches from Restoration Hardware, budget-friendly from IKEAand even a few vintage brands found on Facebook Marketplaceand when I tell you that this seems like the sturdiest, most well-designed couch, I mean it, Nicole says.

Medley provides a white glove delivery through a third-party company. The only thing Nicole needed to ensure was that there was a space open for the sectional. The sectional she ordered had just two parts, which the delivery personnel connected in a matter of minutes. The deliverers were courteous and quickand even wore booties over their work shoes when entering our house to protect the flooring.

With a durable frame and no stitch out of place, it feels like how furniture issupposedto be made vs. slapped together in a big box store, Nicole adds.The natural latex cushion gave a level of comfort and structured support that has kept its shape, while the wool topper gives it a soft extra padding. While I dont feel like Im necessarily sinking into the couch, its comfortable and feels like something that can withstand the rough-and-tumble of our dog when he has the zoomies or a visit from our four young nieces, who notoriously like to climb and jump on everything.

Pros

• Durable craftsmanship thats made to last
• Customizable design
• Uses sustainable and natural materials
• Seamless white-glove delivery; no assembly required
• Easy to clean
• Made in the USA
• 5-year warranty on fabric and 10-year warranty on filling
• Frame has lifetime coverage

Cons

• Longer lead time as couches are made to order

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