12 Best Leather Couches and Sofas to Upgrade Your Living Room

With pillowy-soft down cushions that are wide and deep, the Harmony sofa is one of the most comfortable sofas you can buy, according to our Good Housekeeping Institute pros and our panel of consumer testers.

This modern sofa is rated a 1 on the brand's softness scale (5 being the firmest), because of its plush, cloud-like feel, and it is available in genuine top-grain leather or animal-friendly vegan leather. You can choose from a range of shades, and there are plenty of coordinating pieces in the collection, including a sleeper sofa, reclining sofa and modular sectional. Although it's on the expensive side, this sofa is built from quality materials, including a kiln-dried hardwood frame and springs for added support.

With a tufted bench seat, feather-filled back cushions and round bolsters at either end, this chic sofa offers a ton of value for the low cost and is ideal for small living rooms. Choose from four soft leather fabrics: chocolate, tan, black or blue.

According to online reviewers, the sofa — which has a 4.8 star customer rating — is comfortable, beautiful and delivers fast. One writes: "I did my research to find a good quality leather couch at a reasonable price and this hit the mark." And if you love the style but have a larger space, no worries: This pick is also available as a full sofa (91 inches wide) and a sectional.

While pricey, this square arm sofa exudes a timeless style and is constructed from quality materials, like a kiln-dried hardwood frame and top-grain leather upholstery. It's available in five different sizes, ranging from apartment to grand sofa — so you can find the right measurements to maximize your space. The high, supportive back and plush, down-filled cushions also make this pick feel comfortable and appear chic.

Measuring only 72 inches wide, this small leather leather sofa packs a lot of comfort and style. The popular Wells collection is defined by its slim frame and plump cushions filled with high-resiliency foam and down-fiber — so even though it's small enough for apartment living, it still feels sink-worthy. Choose from five neutral top-grain leather fabrics, including three in-stock options. If you're having a hard time choosing a color, the brand allows you to order free swatches. Of course, you can always shop this sofa in larger sizes if your space permits it.

Showcasing a timeless style, the Park sofa has deep cushions, tapered legs available in black or gold and vegan leather upholstery. It's a great choice for apartments or tight houses, since it ships in easy-to-carry boxes and doesn't require any tools for assembly. On top of that, shipping is fast and free!

Online reviewers tend to be impressed by the style and quality, with one saying: "I’ve received many compliments on this sofa! It’s beautiful, very comfortable and was easy to assemble." Just note that this sofa — and the Park Sectional Sofa— are available in a number of fabrics, but only one leather color.

La-Z-Boy is known for its comfortable and affordable reclining sofas, and it offers a number of styles in fade-resistant leather fabrics. This manual reclining sofa has plush cushioning and an oversized scale to accommodate taller individuals. There are hundreds of fabrics to choose from, so you're sure to find a shade to pair with your aesthetic — to help you decide, the brand offers three free fabric swatches.

The Nomad leather sofa is both chic and customizable; choose from three leather fabric colors, six leg colors, three arm styles, plus the option to add a chaise, ottoman or bolster pillows. Online reviewers report that it's comfortable, stylish and durable. One claims, it's "completely dog-proof. My dogs are wild and they have not been able to scratch it, and hair wipes right off."

This five-star rated sofa also earned the title of best couch in a box from the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, because it arrives in an easy-to-carry box and you can set it up yourself. Added bonus: There's a built-in USB charger and power cord!

Stylish and designed with sink-worthy cushions, this compact chaise sectional has a deep profile but is sized for small living spaces. It features a kiln-dried engineered wood frame, round removable legs and no-sag steel sinuous springs for added cushion support. Choose a variety of top-grain leathers, including camel, tobacco and taupe — there's truly a hue for every home style. Plus, you can order free swatches. Important to keep in mind: This pick is made to order and may take upwards of 12 weeks to deliver.

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Beautiful enough to make a design statement, this well-rated leather sofa has a clean, minimal look and buttery-soft leather upholstery. It's available in many shades of leather, so you can customize the couch to pair with your style (or you can shop a ready-to-ship style for faster delivery).

With a 4.6-star rating, this sofa has earned the praise of many online reviewers who appreciate the style, quality and comfort. "I love this sofa," writes one reviewer. "It's the perfect size and the leather is beautiful. It already looks worn in and soft in the best possible way." Hint: There are many customer review photos that prove the sofa looks just as beautiful in real life.

Futons are often perceived as looking cheap or childish, but this modern option is designed with thin arms, a slim seat deck and tall cast metal legs. It's not only stylish, it's functional from day to night. The back easily folds flat to transform the leather sofa into a bed, spacious enough to comfortably sleep two. It features a solid wood frame and comes in a range of top-grain and vegan leather upholsteries — just note this style is made-to-order and may take about six weeks to deliver.

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Designed with rolled arms, button tufting and an antique, Chesterfield-inspired silhouette, this leather sofa adds a classic style to any space. It's available in a number of genuine leather upholsteries, including white, gray and shades of brown and black. According to online reviewers, the vintage-inspired sofa — which has a 4.8-star rating — appears high quality, feels comfortable and looks beautiful. Many pleased customers also praised the delivery process and brand's customer service.

In addition to the buttery smooth leather upholstery and classic style, this spacious leather sofa features a pull-out, queen-size memory foam mattress to accommodate overnight guests. Choose from 10 leather fabrics, including neutrals like black, beige and gray, as well as bolder hues like white, blue and red. According to online reviewers, this pick is comfortable and delivery was simple.