What Is a Cloud Couch? Styles, Sizing & How to Choose One
Scroll through any home design feed and you will see it: an oversized, low, ultra-plush sofa that looks like you could sink into it for hours. That is the cloud couch, and it has become one of the most searched furniture styles in the US.
What is a cloud couch?
A cloud couch is a deep-seated sofa with thick, pillowy cushions, rounded edges and a relaxed, oversized silhouette. Most are modular, which means the sofa is made of separate pieces you can arrange into a straight sofa, an L shape, a U shape or a lounge-style daybed.
Is a cloud couch worth it?
If your living room is where you watch movies, nap and hang out with family, a cloud couch is hard to beat for comfort. Modular designs also make moving easier, because each piece fits through doors and up stairs on its own.
Popular cloud couch layouts
U-shaped modular sectional
The ultimate movie-night setup, with room for the whole family. Our U-shaped corduroy cloud couch seats four in an oversized footprint.
Large modular sectional with ottoman
Want maximum flexibility? The 130-inch 7-piece modular sectional includes a storage ottoman and can be rearranged as your space changes.
Sofa in a box
Compressed foam sofas arrive vacuum-packed and expand to full shape after unboxing, with little or no assembly. See our curved chenille sofa in a box.
How to choose the right size
- Measure your room, doorways, hallways and stairwells before you order.
- Leave about 30 inches of walkway around the sofa.
- Compare the listed width and seat depth: cloud couches are deeper than standard sofas.
- Use painter's tape on the floor to outline the footprint before you buy.
Fabric: corduroy vs. chenille
Corduroy has a soft, ribbed texture and a retro-modern look. Chenille is velvety and very soft to the touch. Both are popular for cloud-style sofas; choose the texture you love and a color that hides everyday wear in your home.
How to clean a cloud couch
- Vacuum weekly with an upholstery attachment.
- Blot spills right away with a clean, damp cloth; do not rub.
- Fluff and rotate cushions regularly so they wear evenly.
- Always follow the care label for your specific fabric.
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