In my odyssey to sit on every sofa in New York City, there were only a few that compelled me to sit on them again and confirm that they really were as comfortable as I first thought. One of them ...

Sectional sofas — comprising two or more pieces that can be rearranged — are often reserved for large rooms, but they can also help make the most of tight quarters, and tight budgets.

Two things can be true at once: Sleeper sofas are a feat of engineering, and they can be the bane of your existence. It’s a marvel to fit a bulky piece of furniture inside another, equally bulky ...