The Best Soft Sectional Sofas for Sink-In Comfort (2026)
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A soft sectional sofa should meet you halfway — enough give to sink into, enough structure to get back out of. The problem is that "soft" isn't a spec you can shop by. Two sofas with identical widths can feel completely different depending on seat depth, seat height, and what's inside the cushions, and the number most people reach for — foam density — measures durability rather than softness. So below we've ranked Koala's modular sofas by the specs that genuinely change how a seat feels, with the measurements next to each pick so you can check our reasoning rather than take it on trust.
Top Picks Roundup
The twelve picks below, at a glance.
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Best Soft Sectional Overall — Bangalow Modular Sofa, 3 Sections
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Squishiest Sit — Torquay Modular Sofa
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Best Value — Bangalow Modular Sofa, Regular
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Best for Small Spaces — Torquay Modular Sofa, 2 Sections Regular
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Best New Design — Tamarama Modular Sofa
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Best U-Shape — Bangalow Modular Sofa, U-shaped
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Best with a Chaise — Torquay Modular Sofa, Chaise
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Best for Big Households — Bangalow Modular Sofa, up to 9 Sections
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Best Extra-Wide Seat — Torquay Modular Sofa, Extra Wide
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Best Washable Covers — Bangalow Modular Sofa
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Best Deep Lounge — Tamarama Modular Sofa
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Best Limited-Edition Color — Torquay Modular Sofa in Australia 01
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Best Add-On Seat — Bangalow Modular Armchair
How Koala's three modular ranges compare
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Bangalow Modular Sofa |
Torquay Modular Sofa |
Tamarama Modular Sofa |
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Seat depth |
30" |
27" |
25" with back cushion / 33" without |
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Seat height |
16.5" |
18" |
20.5" |
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Overall depth |
39" |
43" |
41" |
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Overall height |
30" |
30" |
37" |
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Section widths |
Regular 30" / Extra Wide 38" |
Regular 32" / Extra Wide 39" |
Regular / Extra Wide |
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Configurations |
Sofa, Chaise, Corner, U-shaped |
Sofa, Chaise, Corner, U-shaped |
Seat, Corner, Chaise modules |
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Foam |
Sculpted premium foam |
Pillow-top fiber, memory foam, supportive foams |
Polyurethane Foam |
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Cushion fill |
Not stated on page |
Polyester Fiber |
Polyester Fiber & Polyurethane Foam |
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Springs |
Innovative S Springs |
Tensioned S-spring system with edge support |
Not stated on page |
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Frame |
FSC Certified timber |
FSC® Certified Wood |
FSC® Certified Wood |
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Connectors |
Koala-designed brackets |
Quick-Lock connectors |
Quick-Lock™ connectors |
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Cover care |
Cold machine wash separately |
Spot clean only |
Spot clean fixed covers |
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Fabric shades |
3 |
6, plus Australia 01 limited edition |
6 |
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Price from |
$1,800 |
$2,040 |
$950 per section |
Two things to read carefully in that table. First, section widths are not interchangeable between ranges — a Bangalow "Regular" section is 30 inches while a Torquay "Regular" is 32 inches, so the same word means two different footprints. Second, only Torquay and Tamarama publish a separate cushion fill alongside the foam; Bangalow describes its foam but not a fill material.
Note on pricing: Prices shown are starting figures at the time of writing and vary by configuration, section width, and fabric. Koala runs regular sales throughout the year, so always check the current price on koala.com before you buy — you may find a live discount on the sofa you want.
The Best Soft Sectional Sofas
Every pick below is a configuration of one of Koala's three modular sofa ranges. Koala doesn't sell a product named "sectional" — each is a Modular Sofa you configure into a sectional layout, so choosing a comfortable modular sectional here means picking a range, a section width, and a section count. All three ranges carry a 5-year warranty and a 120-day free trial, and all three assemble without tools.
Best Soft Sectional Overall

Bangalow Modular Sofa, 3 Sections. The deepest seat Koala makes, and the lowest to the floor. If you want a deep seat sectional sofa above all else, this is it: 30 inches of seat depth with a 16.5-inch seat height, built for what Koala calls "the long laze."
What makes it work rather than just deep is the layering underneath. Sculpted premium foam sits over Innovative S Springs, so the cushion gives on contact and then stops — you sink, but you don't bottom out. The frame is FSC-certified timber, and the modules lock together with Koala-designed brackets on grippy feet, which Koala calls its "Stay-put design." Start at two sections and add more later; the configuration tree runs Sofa, Chaise, Corner, and U-shaped.
Dimensions: 78" W × 39" D × 30" H (2 Sections Regular) · Seat depth: 30" · Seat height: 16.5" · Weight: 159.1 lb · Boxes: 9 · Cover: Removable, cold machine wash · From $1,800 at the time of writing
Squishiest Sit

Torquay Modular Sofa. The range Koala actually markets on softness. Its own page promises "seriously squishy comfort" and, more memorably, a "marshmallowy, booty-approved, squishable sit." Seat depth is 27 inches with an 18-inch seat height — a little shallower and a little higher than Bangalow, which makes it the easier of the two to get out of.
Torquay's cushion stack is also the most documented in the range. Koala describes its multi-layer comfort system as a blend of pillow-top fiber, memory foam and supportive foams, sitting on a timber frame with a tensioned S-spring system and edge support. Polyester fiber fills the backrest cushions and seat inserts, which is where the "cloudy-soft feel" in Koala's own copy comes from. Edge support is the underrated part — it's what stops the front of a soft seat from sagging where you sit down.
Dimensions: 83" W × 43" D × 30" H (2 Sections Regular) · Seat depth: 27" · Seat height: 18" · Weight: 159 lb · Boxes: 5 · Cover: Removable; see the care note below · From $2,040 at the time of writing
Best Value
Bangalow Modular Sofa, Regular section width, 2 Sections. The lowest entry price into Koala's deepest seat, and the narrowest footprint in the range at 78 inches wide. You get the same 30-inch seat depth, the same spring-over-foam construction, and the same washable cover system as every larger Bangalow layout — you're paying less for fewer sections, not for a lesser sofa.
That matters more than it sounds, because Bangalow is designed to be expanded. Koala's own FAQ confirms you can go from a 2-seater to a 4-seater by ordering additional modules, and the connectors are identical across the range. Buying small first is a legitimate strategy rather than a compromise.
Dimensions: 78" W × 39" D × 30" H · Seat depth: 30" · Seat height: 16.5" · Weight: 159.1 lb · Boxes: 9, from roughly 6 to 38 lb each · From $1,800 at the time of writing
Best for Small Spaces
Torquay Modular Sofa, 2 Sections, Regular. At 83 inches wide, this is the smallest Torquay configuration, and Koala names it alongside the 2-section Bangalow as one of its two apartment-friendly anchors. Pick Torquay here if you want the squishier sit, and Regular over Extra Wide to save seven inches per section.
Koala's guidance on that choice is unusually plain: 32 inches "for compact spaces, 39" for a roomier feel." Worth noting, Torquay is the deepest of the three ranges front-to-back at 43 inches overall, so in a narrow room measure your walkway clearance before committing to the depth. It ships in five boxes, the heaviest 67 lb.
Dimensions: 83" W × 43" D × 30" H · Seat depth: 27" · Seat height: 18" · Weight: 159 lb · Boxes: 5 · Section width: Regular 32" · From $2,040 at the time of writing
Best New Design

Tamarama Modular Sofa. Koala's newest modular range and the most upright of the three, with a 37-inch back — seven inches taller than the other two — and a 20.5-inch seat height that makes it the easiest to stand up from. If a very low, very deep sofa doesn't suit you, this is the one to look at first.
Tamarama is also the most granular to buy. Rather than picking a finished configuration, you assemble it from Seat, Corner, and Chaise modules at $950 per section, each available in Regular or Extra Wide width. Covers are Quick-Slip™ and the modules join with tool-free Quick-Lock™ connectors. Six shades run from textured demi-bouclé to smoother linen-look weaves, with at least 20% recycled polyester in the face fabrics. It's new enough that there's no review count on the page yet, so we've made no longevity claims about it.
Dimensions: 30" W × 41" D × 37" H per section · Seat depth: 25" with back cushion · Seat height: 20.5" · Weight: 68 lb per section · Boxes: 2 per section · From $950 per section at the time of writing
Best U-Shape
Bangalow Modular Sofa, U-shaped. A U-shape turns a sectional into a room, and Bangalow's 30-inch seat depth is what makes the whole footprint usable rather than just wide. In a six-section U-shape, it measures 154 inches across and 86 inches deep, so this is a layout for a dedicated media room or a genuinely open-plan living space.
Bangalow's configuration tree is the broadest in Koala's US range — Sofa, Chaise, Corner and U-shaped, with section counts up to nine. Be prepared for the logistics: a six-section U-shape ships in 23 separate boxes and weighs 498 lb assembled. That's a feature as much as a warning, since it's what lets a sofa this size come through a standard doorway in pieces.
Dimensions: 154" W × 86" D × 30" H (6 Sections) · Seat depth: 30" · Seat height: 16.5" · Weight: 498.2 lb · Boxes: 23 · From $5,175 at the time of writing
Best with a Chaise
Torquay Modular Sofa, Chaise. A chaise is the cheapest way to add full-length lying-down space without committing to a corner or U-shape. Koala's page confirms "the chaise is reversible" and can sit on either the left or right side, so it isn't a decision you're locked into if you rearrange the room.
Available in 2, 3, and 4 Sections plus a 4-section with 2 Chaises option, which gives two people a stretch-out end each. A two-section Regular chaise layout runs 91 inches wide by 73 inches deep and weighs 207 lb, shipping in five boxes with the heaviest at 88 lb. Keep Torquay's cover care in mind here — a chaise is exactly where snacks and pets end up.
Dimensions: 91" W × 73" D × 30" H (2 Sections Regular) · Seat depth: 27" · Seat height: 18" · Weight: 207 lb · Boxes: 5 · From $2,900 at the time of writing
Best for Big Households

Bangalow Modular Sofa, up to 9 Sections. The largest single configuration Koala offers in the US, and the right pick if the sofa needs to seat everyone at once rather than comfortably seat three.
One important note on reading the spec: Koala counts sections, not seats, and armrest, backrest, corner and chaise modules each count as a section — so a "9 Sections" layout is not a nine-seater. Koala's own framing for the range is a single seat through a 10-seater, which is the more useful way to think about capacity. On load, the Bangalow FAQ says each seat is designed to support up to 286 lb while also stating the brand doesn't specify a strict weight limit; both halves of that answer are on the page.
Dimensions: 124" W × 86" D × 30" H (4 Sections Corner) · Seat depth: 30" · Seat height: 16.5" · Weight: 343.9 lb · Boxes: 16 · From $3,487 at the time of writing (Corner)
Best Extra-Wide Seat
Torquay Modular Sofa, Extra Wide. Torquay comes in two section widths — Regular at 32 inches and Extra Wide at 39 inches. Extra Wide widens each individual section rather than adding more of them, so you get more room per person instead of room for more people. If you tend to sit sideways, share the sofa with a dog, or you're simply broad-shouldered, this is the more comfortable seven inches you can buy.
A two-section Extra Wide Sofa measures 99 inches wide and weighs 172 lb, shipping in five boxes. The trade-off is straightforward: the same section count takes up meaningfully more wall.
Dimensions: 99" W × 43" D × 30" H (2 Sections Extra Wide) · Seat depth: 27" · Seat height: 18" · Section width: 39" · Weight: 172 lb · Boxes: 5 · From $2,040 at the time of writing
Best Washable Covers
Bangalow Modular Sofa. Covers come off across all three ranges, but Bangalow is the only one whose care instructions give an explicit machine-wash routine: remove the cover, cold machine wash separately, spot clean as required. If washability is your deciding factor, this is the range to choose.
Bangalow's three shades split across two fabric tiers. Green Wattle is the Standard fabric at 70% polyester and 30% recycled polyester. Limestone and Sand Dune are the Luxe fabrics at 14% polyester and 86% recycled polyester — a notably high recycled content. One care detail worth knowing before you pick a color: a battery-operated pilling tool is fine on Green Wattle, but Koala specifically advises against using a pilling machine on Limestone and Sand Dune.
Dimensions: 94" W × 39" D × 30" H (2 Sections Extra Wide) · Seat depth: 30" · Weight: 189.6 lb · Cover: Removable, cold machine wash, 3 shades · From $2,100 at the time of writing
Best Deep Lounge
Tamarama Modular Sofa, with chaise modules. Take the back cushion off and Tamarama's seat opens from 25 inches to 33 inches deep — the longest lounging surface in Koala's range on a per-section basis, and eight inches of adjustment you simply don't get from a fixed-back sofa.
That flexibility is the argument for Tamarama as a lounging sofa despite having the shallowest nominal seat depth of the three. Back cushions in for upright evenings, out for a film. Chaise and corner modules are both available, so you can build stretch-out ends on either side. Each section weighs 68 lb and arrives in two boxes.
Dimensions: 30" W × 41" D × 37" H per section · Seat depth: 25" with back cushion, 33" without · Seat height: 20.5" · Weight: 68 lb per section · From $950 per section at the time of writing
Best Limited-Edition Color
Torquay Modular Sofa in Australia 01. The same squishy Torquay sit in a limited-edition shade developed with the Pantone Color Institute. Australia 01 is a soft, earthy green drawn from eucalyptus and warm natural light, and Koala's own description of how it behaves in a room is the useful part: it "adds color without taking over," sitting comfortably alongside warm neutrals, timber, linen and textured finishes.
Mechanically it's identical to the standard Torquay — 27-inch seat depth, 18-inch seat height, the same multi-layer cushion stack and tool-free Quick-Lock connectors — so you're choosing a color, not a different sofa. It's available across all four configurations (Sofa, Chaise, Corner and U Shape) in 2, 3 or 4 Sections and both section widths. Worth deciding early if you want it, since limited-edition fabrics don't usually come back. It's part of the wider Koala x Pantone collection, which also spans throws, cushions and sofa beds.
Dimensions: 83" W × 43" D × 30" H (2 Sections Regular) · Seat depth: 27" · Seat height: 18" · Weight: 159 lb · Boxes: 5 · Configurations: Sofa, Chaise, Corner, U Shape · From $2,400 at the time of writing
Best Add-On Seat
Bangalow Modular Armchair. A single armchair in the same fabrics and construction as the sectional configurations, for when you need one more seat but not another two feet of sofa. It shares the 16.5-inch seat height and a 30.3-inch seat depth, so it feels like the sofa rather than a visitor from another collection.
Available as a 1-Seater or a 1.5-Seater, the wider option being useful as a reading chair. It's also the only page in the Bangalow range that carries a dedicated warranty section in its body copy, with Koala describing the sofa as built to handle real life and backed for five years.
Dimensions: 47.64" W × 38.98" D × 30.31" H (1-Seater) · Seat depth: 30.3" · Seat height: 16.5" · Weight: 104.72 lb · Boxes: 6 · Sizes: 1-Seater, 1.5-Seater · From $1,125 at the time of writing
Honorable Mentions
These configurations didn't earn a superlative but solve specific problems.
Torquay Modular Sofa, Corner. At 116 inches wide by 116 inches deep in a five-section Regular layout, this anchors a large open-plan room without committing to a full U-shape. Koala notes the corner is reversible and can sit on either side. Section counts run from 4 up to 7 with chaise variants, so it scales further than it first appears.
Bangalow Modular Sofa, Chaise. The boucle chaise option, in 2, 3 or 4 Sections plus 4 Sections with 2 Chaises. Check the width on the live page before you commit — Koala's page has displayed two different figures for this configuration, and the discrepancy is significant rather than a rounding difference.
Torquay Modular Sofa, U-Shape. Six, eight, eight-with-chaise and nine-section options, with a six-section Regular layout measuring 149 inches by 85 inches. Choose this over the Bangalow U-shape if you prefer Torquay's squishier, higher sit in a large format.
Tamarama Modular Sofa, Corner module. For Tamarama's more upright 20.5-inch seat height in an L-shape. Because you buy Tamarama by the module, you can mix Seat, Corner and Chaise pieces into a layout no pre-set configuration offers.
Bangalow Ottoman. Sold separately in small or large, and Koala notes it doesn't attach directly to the sofa — but it's designed to complement the layout and pairs particularly well with corner modules. A practical way to add a footrest to the shallower configurations.
How We Chose These Sofas
We ranked these on published specifications rather than opinion, because softness claims are only useful if you can trace them to something measurable.
Three things decided the order:
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Seat depth and seat height. Taken in inches from each product page. Deeper and lower reads as softer and loungier; shallower and higher reads as more upright and easier to leave. These two numbers do more to explain how a sofa feels than any marketing phrase, and they're the only softness-adjacent specs published consistently across all three ranges.
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Cushion and support construction. What Koala publishes for each range — Bangalow's sculpted premium foam over Innovative S Springs, Torquay's pillow-top fiber and memory foam over a tensioned S-spring system with edge support, and Tamarama's polyurethane foam with a polyester fiber and foam fill. Spring support matters here as much as the foam, because it's what stops a soft cushion collapsing at the edge.
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Owner feedback where it exists. The Bangalow range shows 4.8 stars from 79 reviews, pooled across its configuration URLs rather than counted per layout. Torquay's configuration pages show 4.8 to 4.9 stars, with review counts that differ page to page. Tamarama has no review count yet, so we've made no durability or longevity claims about it.
We also deliberately did not rank on two things. We didn't rank on price, because the ranges overlap heavily once you account for section count and width — a large Torquay costs more than a small Bangalow, which tells you nothing about comfort. And we didn't rank on foam density, for a reason worth explaining properly in the next section: density measures durability, not softness.
Softness is ultimately a fit question rather than a spec question, and the 120-day free trial exists precisely because a spec sheet can't settle it.
What to Look For in a Soft Sectional Sofa
A soft sectional sofa is one where the seat compresses noticeably under your weight and the back cushions give when you lean into them. Softness comes from cushion fill and seat geometry — the frame determines durability, not feel. Here's how to read the specs on any sofa, not just Koala's.
Cushion fill types
Cushion fill is the material inside the seat and back cushions, and it's the biggest single factor in how soft a sofa feels.
Before the materials, one distinction that saves a lot of confusion: foam density and foam firmness are two different specifications, and they are independent of each other. Density is measured in pounds per cubic foot and predicts how long a cushion holds its shape. Firmness is measured as ILD — Indentation Load Deflection, the force in pounds needed to compress a four-inch foam sample by 25% — and predicts how it feels. A high-density foam can be formulated soft, and a low-density foam can feel firm on day one while breaking down years earlier. If you only ever ask one question about a cushion, ask for the ILD, not the density.
For reference, upholstery ILD is generally read on this scale: 12–20 is very soft, 20–28 medium soft, 28–35 medium, 35–40 medium firm, and 40–48 firm. Sofa seat cushions typically land at 35–40 ILD, with back cushions softer at around 25–32.
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Polyurethane foam. The structural element in most sofa cushions, including all three Koala ranges. Density here is a durability signal: roughly 1.8 lb/ft³ is the residential standard for daily use, while 2.0–2.5 lb/ft³ is considered high-resilience or premium.
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Memory foam. Contours to your shape and softens the initial contact. Koala uses it as one layer of Torquay's multi-layer comfort system, blended with pillow-top fiber and supportive foams.
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Polyester fiber. Used in back and armrest cushions for a softer, more pillow-like feel than foam alone, at the cost of needing more regular plumping. Koala uses polyester fiber in Torquay's backrest cushions and seat inserts, and a fiber-and-foam mix in Tamarama.
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Layered constructions. A supportive core with a softer layer on top — the approach across all three Koala ranges, and why a plush sectional sofa can feel soft on contact but still hold you up twenty minutes later.
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Spring support underneath. Not a fill, but it changes the sit more than most shoppers expect. Bangalow uses Innovative S Springs; Torquay a tensioned S-spring system with edge support. Edge support is the detail to look for; it stops the front of the seat sagging where you sit down.
If a product page won't tell you what's inside the cushion, treat that as information in itself.
Seat depth versus your height
Seat depth is the distance from the front edge of the seat to the base of the back cushion. It decides whether you sit in the sofa or on it, and it's the spec most worth matching to your own body.
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Seat depth |
Feels like |
Koala range at this depth |
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25" |
Balanced — lean back or sit upright |
Tamarama (with back cushion) |
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27" |
Deep enough to settle into |
Torquay |
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30" |
Full lounge, feet-up territory |
Bangalow |
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33" |
Effectively a lying-down surface |
Tamarama (back cushion removed) |
If you're under about 5'5", a very deep seat can leave your legs dangling or push you to perch on the front edge — which defeats the point of buying deep. Koala shows models at 5'4", 5'8" and 6' on the Torquay pages for exactly this reason, and it's worth looking at those images before choosing depth.
Section width is the second dial, and it's independent of depth. Torquay offers Regular at 32 inches or Extra Wide at 39 inches; Bangalow offers Regular at 30 inches or Extra Wide at 38 inches. Those aren't the same measurements despite sharing the same names, so don't assume a "Regular" in one range matches a "Regular" in another. Multiply section width by section count to estimate your total footprint before you fall for a layout. Our guide to choosing a sectional sofa covers how to measure a room properly, including doorway and stairwell clearance.
Fabric feel
Fabric changes perceived softness before you ever reach the cushion. Textured weaves like boucle and demi-boucle read as soft and warm to the touch; smoother linen-look weaves read cooler and more tailored, even over identical foam.
Koala's Bangalow range uses one Standard fabric — Green Wattle, at 70% polyester and 30% recycled polyester — and two Luxe fabrics, Limestone and Sand Dune, at 14% polyester and 86% recycled polyester. Torquay's Classic Fabric is a 100% recycled polyester face over a 100% polyester backing, while its Premium Fabric is 65% polyester and 35% recycled polyester. Torquay also comes in Australia 01, a limited-edition green developed with the Pantone Color Institute. Tamarama spans demi-bouclé through linen-look across six shades.
Every range splits into Classic and Premium tiers, but the compositions differ by range — a Torquay Premium Fabric is a different textile from a Bangalow Luxe fabric, despite both sitting at the top of their respective ladders. Order swatches if the decision is close, because photographs flatten texture.
Break-in period
New sofas feel firmer than they will in a month. Cushions compress and soften with regular use, so a soft sectional couch that feels slightly too firm in week one often settles into exactly the right place by week six. This is the single strongest argument for a long home trial over a showroom sit-test.
Density is what determines where it settles permanently. Foam in the 1.5–1.8 lb/ft³ range compresses considerably across three to five years of daily use, while high-resilience foam at 2.0–2.5 lb/ft³ typically retains more than 90% of its original height over eight to twelve years. Maintenance matters too: Koala's care guidance is to rotate cushions regularly, change their positions, and plump them up, which keeps them full and prevents wear concentrating in one favorite spot. Fiber-filled cushions need this more often than foam ones. Koala also recommends vacuuming on low suction and keeping the sofa out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
When soft becomes unsupportive
Very soft cushions can make a sofa harder to get out of, and a low seat height compounds the effect. Read seat height alongside softness rather than in isolation: Bangalow's 16.5-inch seat is the lowest and loungiest, Torquay sits at 18 inches, and Tamarama's 20.5-inch seat is noticeably the easiest to leave. None of these is better in the abstract — they suit different bodies and different rooms.
Two practical checks. First, capacity: Koala's Bangalow FAQ states each seat is designed to support up to 286 lb while also saying the brand doesn't specify a strict weight limit, so read both halves of that answer. Second, edge behavior — a sofa that feels wonderful in the middle of a section but collapses where two sections meet will annoy you daily. Sit on the join, not just the center.
Why Trust Koala
Koala designs and sells its own furniture directly, so the construction details on this page come from our own published specifications rather than a retailer's summary. Where a spec isn't published, we've said so instead of estimating.
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Published specs, not vibes. Seat depth, seat height, section width, weight, box count and materials are listed on every product page, so you can compare configurations before you buy rather than after delivery.
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Certified materials. All three ranges use an FSC-certified wood frame. Torquay's fabrics are at least 35% recycled polyester, Tamarama's face fabrics at least 20%, and Bangalow's Luxe fabrics reach 86%.
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120-day free trial. Long enough to get past the break-in period and decide properly. If it isn't right, Koala collects it free of charge and refunds you in full — including on sale items.
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5-year warranty across all three ranges, with free shipping to the United States excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Delivery timeframes vary by configuration, so check the estimate on the page for the layout you're buying.
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Tool-free assembly. Every range connects without tools, and every range is designed to be taken apart and reconfigured rather than assembled once. Koala's Bangalow FAQ states the modules are built for frequent reconfiguration.
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Designed by Koala in Sydney. Bangalow is manufactured in China and Tamarama is assembled in China; Koala doesn't state a manufacturing country for Torquay. Koala is also a Certified B Corporation and a 1% for the Planet member.
One care note in the interest of being straight with you: Torquay's marketing copy describes every cover as removable and machine washable, while its care instructions specify spot clean only with warm water and mild detergent. If you want an unambiguous machine-wash routine, Bangalow is the range whose care instructions give you one.
For wider context on the category, see our roundup of the best sofas and sectionals.
Build your own soft sectional
Because Koala's sofas are modular, you're not picking a finished sectional so much as a starting point. A 2-section Bangalow can grow into a chaise, corner or U-shape using the same connectors — Koala's FAQ confirms you can expand a 2-seater to a 4-seater by ordering extra modules, and covers are interchangeable across the same module type if you want a different color later.
The part that matters most for softness is the trial. You get 120 days to decide, which is long enough to get past the break-in period and judge how a sofa feels in your own living room rather than in a showroom for ninety seconds. Free shipping either way, and a 5-year warranty.
Soft Sectional Sofa FAQs
What makes a sectional sofa soft?
Softness comes from cushion fill and seat geometry, not the frame. Foam firmness is measured as ILD, where roughly 12–28 reads as soft and 35–40 is typical for a sofa seat, while polyester fiber gives a softer, more pillow-like feel in back cushions. Layered constructions — a supportive core with a softer top layer — are the most common approach, and it's what all three Koala ranges use.
What seat depth should I look for in a soft sectional?
Deeper seats let you sink back and put your feet up, but they suit taller people better. If you're under about 5'5", a very deep seat can leave your legs dangling or force you to perch forward. Look for a range that offers more than one section width so you can match the sofa to your height.
Do soft sofa cushions go flat over time?
All cushions soften with use, and density is what predicts how far. Foam at 1.5–1.8 lb/ft³ compresses considerably over three to five years of daily use, while high-resilience foam at 2.0–2.5 lb/ft³ typically keeps more than 90% of its height for eight to twelve years. Rotating and plumping cushions regularly extends the life of either.
What is a modular sofa?
A modular sofa is built from separate sections that connect into a single piece. Sections can be added, removed, or rearranged to reshape the sofa as your room or household changes, and Koala's modules connect without tools.
Does a soft sectional need to be modular?
No, but modularity helps. A fixed sectional locks in one shape, so the seat depth and layout you choose on day one are the ones you live with. A modular sofa lets you reconfigure sections, which means you can change how much lying-down space you have without replacing the sofa. For the full comparison, see our guide to sectional versus modular sofas.