Do you know what’s tougher than finding a perfect partner? It’s finding the right couch. When it comes to interior decor, there are probably a zillion, if not more, ways to customize the interior design of any space.
But out of all the various types of furniture available, couches are the most loved choice, and perhaps a primary piece of furniture since old times.
Couch or sofas come in various types and for different purposes, and these days, a new concept of DIY couches has been added to the list. Interesting right? But how to know which couch is the one for you? Your ideal match?
Worry not! In this article, we bring to you the top 25 DIY couch ideas for you to consider, along with the best DIY couch ideas to save you hassle and money.
Best Couches for Modern Needs
1. Modern Sectional Couch
Modern sectional couches are also known as ‘Corner couches.’ These types of couches come in segments of 3, 5, 7, or more, as per your requirement. The most impressive part of these types of couches is that despite being professionally designed and structured, they allow freedom to arrange them as per individual taste and need.
2. Oversized Couch
While this type of couch may not be the right fit for small or even medium-sized homes, they suit best in houses with a grand living area. For it not only balances out the vastness but, in fact, creates a harmonized look of the room. Oversized couches allow an easy gathering of a large party in one place, comfortably.
3. Contemporary Couch
This is your basic, simple, yet most customizable couch whatsoever. Contemporary couches are simply single-piece large couches that come in a variety of shades and fabrics. This type of couch can be easily customized, even as a part of your DIY project. Want a minimal look? Add a few cushions. Need a chic, bohemian vibe? Put in a blanket and rug. See! Simple and sleek.
4. Camelback Couch
Camelback couches are most famous for their back structure. It ideally has one or two high humps aimed to offer firm back support. However, though it appears to be an orthopedically fit choice, it was primarily used as a part of royal furniture and even still offers a timeless charm.
5. Mid-Century Couch
Now this is the kind of couch you must have seen in movies or read about in books. Remember that single ‘armchair’ type couch on which the old granny sits with her cats or where the rich landlord sits to read books by the window? Yes! Exactly that one. Mid-century couches have narrow-armed, low-back structures offering a lavish, retro vibe to your living room.
6. Loveseats
Talking about couches, and we miss cuddle couches? No! That can’t happen. As the name suggests, the loveseats or cuddle couches are two-person sofas offering enough space for couples to cozy up and snuggle while watching movies. Look-wise, this type of couch is a bit larger version of an armchair and is made with comfortable lower and back cushioning.
7. Structured Lawson-Style Couch
Lawson couches, fancy word, eh? Let’s give you a simpler image. Ever seen those comfy, soft-back couches fitted with pillows and a well-cushioned seat? That’s called a Lawson-style couch. It usually comes in a variant of three seaters and has cushioning almost all over the structure. Even the armrests are rounded with cushions.
8. Chaise Lounge Couch
Who doesn’t want a couch to lie back once in a while, right simply? If you are someone who likes to work till late and tends to sleep on your couch only or someone fond of late-night movie binges, well, chaise lounge couches might be the perfect fit for you. They have a backrest with only one end of it with a long, unsupported seat allowing you to stretch out properly.
9. Convertible Couch Cum Bed
Couch/Sofa cum bed. As the name clarifies, this type of couch can be converted into a bed as and when needed. So in case of sudden guests, this type of couch is a total lifesaver.
At one point in time, this type of couch used to be something only the elite could afford. But it is much more easily available and in different variants over time. In fact, there are several versions of sofa cum bed in DIY couch types as well, which are mentioned below in the list.
10. Diwan Couch
Sudden guests come over, and you feel confused about where to set their bed. Happens too often? We understand. And so did the manufacturers of this type of couch. A Diwan couch is basically a broad wooden bed with soft, comfy cushioning and a storage box. On usual days or mainly day time, it is used as a part of a drawing room sofa set, with cushions placed on it. But in case of emergencies, it can also be used as a proper bed, owing to its fairly broad size and structure.
11. Recliner Couch
Now, who doesn’t know this beauty? Perhaps the dream purchase of every late 20s and mid-aged person. A couch that offers the utmost comfort and support to your body frame with its reclining back and raised footrest comes in single to four-seater variants. Its operation varies from electric/automated to manual using levers. So, if you are planning a relaxing and fun movie night with your buddies, you got to have a reclining couch.
12. Classic Couch
well, in all honesty, it’s just a plain, classic couch. And that is not a bad thing. One thing that can be said about classic couches is that it’s an evergreen piece of perfection. Classic couches are the safest option, made with the best materials. They can lift up the vibe of any room instantly. One biggest advantage of classic sofas is that they provide a chic interior vibe on a low-cost budget.
13. Leather Sofa
This type of couch gives a classy and professional look to your home or office. It is the kind of sofa that is most definitely a primary choice among the elites, or the business people. Such couches are often placed in private cabins, offices, or lounges. Leather sofas come with a special benefit. Not only do they offer easy cleaning & maintenance capacity, but unlike other fabric couches, they do not slouch or lose their shape easily.
14. Velvet Sofa
Whether it be leather, cotton, or velvet, it’s just one of the many fabric options available in couches. But, opting for a velvet couch can give your room a royal touch and can most definitely, make you feel at the best of your comfort. Velvet couches are stand-alone pieces of furniture, as their grandeur and beauty in themselves suffice for the need for any ornamentations or additional cushions or covers. Velvet couch is a fabric preference, and contrary to leather sofas, they are mostly preferred in informal settings such as living room, powder/makeup room and etc.
15. Cupboard Couch
Now, the most interesting types of couches begin from this point forth, the DIY couch. First in line is the cupboard couch. As the name suggests, this type of couch is made from old, discarded almirahs. What you have to do is just lay the cupboard on the floor, pfft. Of course, make sure all the handles, or any mirrors, are taken off before doing so. Just ensure the cupboard is laid down in a stable, flat manner. Then you can place a mattress or seating cushions along with blankets and back cushions. And ta-da, your DIY couch is all set.
16. Beanbag
This is an innovation of modern times, precisely for the newer generation. Beanbags do not have any specific shape. They are meant to adjust as per your body frame and allow you complete liberty to sit and be however you want. Beanbags come in different sizes and colors, and if you wish to give your bedroom a sporty feel, they serve the purpose perfectly.
17. Bamboo Sofa
Have you seen those elite gardens with cushioned chairs and tables, just like that bamboo couch is another type of DIY couch? This is created using bamboo canes tied together in a proper shape using ropes and then cushioned to make it feel comfortable. Bamboo couches come in different seating variants, from one-seater to four-seater.
18. Wooden Box Couch
Just like the cupboard couches, wooden box couches can be crafted using old wooden fruit or storage boxes. The ones our moms usually keep for putting in the laundry or old newspapers. They can actually become crafty furniture in your living room.
19. Bed/Mattress Couch
Have some extra mattresses? Wanna put them to fun use? Guess what! Surprise your guests with some super soft couches made with comfy mattresses only. For this, you can fold up old mattresses or even sew them in a particular shape and cover them with printed blankets or covers.
20. Chaise Lounge for Toddlers’ Room
This is a smaller version of the chaise lounge couch we read about above in the list. This type of couch can work best if you have a small house and still wish to give your child a bed of their own. Chaise couches can work as beds for kids at night, owing to their small size, and in the day, they work perfectly as sofas for guests.
21. Wood Plank Couch for Garden
Do you have a garden at your home? If yes, you must have some old wooden logs and planks somewhere around the corners or in storage space. These types of logs and planks are often used for fencing or other garden decor. Well, they can also be used as a DIY couch. All you need to do is assemble them as per your desired couch shape, hit a few nails(carefully), and cushion them up well.
22. Couch on Wheels
For this DIY couch, you will have first to create a wooden box couch and then fit small but load-bearing wheels to it. This type of couch lets you easily reorganize your space as and when needed and allows proper maintenance of the space.
23. Drawer Couch
Often, the cupboard gets damaged over time, but the drawers are as good as new. So what most people, in this case, is throwing away the drawers, but what if it can be turned into something useful? Like a couch. That’s right; you can convert your old drawers into comfortable couches and use them as storage units.
24. Old Chair Sofas
Yep. The classic DIY trick is using old cushions and using them to create a new couch with old chairs. This is one of the ways people in old times used to recycle broken chairs into a refurbished couch look. And yes, if you are also conscious of planet sustainability, you must try this DIY couch.
25. Cardboard Couch
Finally, but the most crafty DIY couch of them all. Here all you need is thick, firm cardboard. Now, if you are already aware of the design and structure basics of a cardboard couch, this will come off easily, but if you are not, a little help from the internet won’t harm you. Cardboard couches look just like a structure made out of paper, like origami but are as firm and stable as any other couch type.
Final Thoughts
Finally, now that you have a list of all the possible sofas and DIY couches, time to finalize the one for you. The ideal match, as we discussed earlier. So, the choice of the best couch depends on a lot of factors, from the setting, the mood, the space, and individual preferences. Let’s take it one by one.
If you want a drawing room couch, you can choose a modern sectional sofa, velvet couch, divan sofa, or even a plain old classic couch. While in the case of a children’s room, a chaise lounge couch or a DIY couch can work best as well. So, the bottom line, your ideal couch depends on the purpose more than preference.
So while buying a couch or creating a DIY couch, make sure you keep all the factors in consideration.
