Sofas & Couches

The right sofa should fit your lifestyle as well as your space. Our range includes 2 seater, 3 seater and modular sofas, plus sofa beds, futons and folding floor lounges. Choose from a range of styles and fabrics including linen, fabric, velvet, suede and faux leather finishes. 

Buying direct helps keep prices lower than traditional retailers. Dispatch is 1 to 2 business days, and every sofa is backed by a 12-month warranty. 

Choosing the right sofa size

When picking a sofa for your space, measure the wall where the sofa will sit and consider how it works in the room. Do you need extra room at the end for a side table or will it block a window? A 2 seater is a practical choice for apartments, smaller living rooms or a second lounge, while a 3 seater is the most popular option for family living. If you have the space, a modular chaise gives you extra seating without needing a separate armchair. Plus, the chaise can often be positioned to suit the layout of your room. 

Make sure to measure more than the room

It's easy to focus on where your sofa will go, but don't forget how it will get there. Before you order, measure your narrowest doorway, any tight hallway turns, and the stairwell if you're taking it upstairs. If access is tight, a modular or boneless sofa is often the easier choice because it arrives in separate pieces and can be assembled in the room. Several of our modular sofas don't require any tools at all. 

Exploring the different types of sofa fabrics

The best sofa material depends on how you’re planning to use it. Linen and woven fabrics are comfortable for everyday lounging. However, they're more likely to show marks. Velvet offers a richer look and holds colour beautifully, but it can show pressure marks over time. Faux leather is easy to keep clean, but it can feel warmer during summer. Suede sits somewhere in the middle - easy enough to keep clean, while adding warmth and comfort. 

Sofas that double as a bed

Sofa beds, futons and floor lounges all provide somewhere extra to sleep, but they work differently. A traditional sofa bed folds out to reveal a mattress, making it the best choice if you'll regularly have overnight guests. Futons and click-clack sofas fold the backrest flat instead, creating a simpler and more affordable sleeping space that's well suited to a study, spare room or teenager's bedroom. Floor lounges and folding floor sofas are different again. They're low to the ground, lightweight and easy to move, making them a popular choice for media rooms, apartments and rentals. 

Finishing the rest of the space

While an important piece, the sofa is just one part of the loungeroom. A coffee table adds extra storage, and somewhere to rest mugs and cups. A rug helps bring the seating area together, while adding comfort underfoot. If you need extra seating, adding an armchair gives you a flexible seating option. 

Why shop at Factory Buys

We keep things simple. Selling direct means there's no showroom overhead built into the price, helping keep our sofas more affordable than many traditional retailers. Factory Buys is Australian owned and operated, based in Brisbane, with more than 6,000 reviews across the store and a 4.6-star rating. Every sofa is dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, backed by a 12-month warranty, and available with Afterpay, Zip or Klarna. 

 

Sofa FAQ

What size sofa should I get for my room?

Start by measuring the wall where the sofa will sit. A 2 seater is a practical choice for apartments and smaller living rooms, while a 3 seater suits most family spaces. If you have the room, a modular chaise gives you extra seating without needing another sofa.

What should I measure so it fits through the door?

Before buying a sofa, you should measure the narrowest doorway, any hallway turn, and the stairwell if it's going upstairs. Compare those to the boxed dimensions and the assembled depth. If access is tight, choose a modular or boneless design that assembles in the room.

Which material suits a family home best?

Faux leather, because spills wipe off. Linen and woven fabrics are more comfortable and breathable but mark more easily, so pair them with a sofa cover. Velvet looks best in a formal lounge, since it shows crushing where people sit most.

What's the difference between a sofa bed and a futon?

A sofa bed has a folding frame and a separate mattress, so it works as a real occasional bed. A futon or click-clack folds the backrest flat instead, which is simpler and cheaper but better for short stays than for a week-long guest.

Do modular sofas need assembly?

Most arrive as separate pieces that slot together in the room, and several need no tools at all, which is what makes them the safest choice when access is tight. Instructions are in the box, and two people makes it quicker.