The Best Washable Modular Sectional Sofas for Pet Households in 2026

The Koala Torquay, Bangalow, and Tamarama are washable sectional options for pet households in 2026. Each has removable covers that can go in the washing machine. That makes fur, muddy paws, and everyday messes easier to manage. The Torquay offers a versatile option for everyday use. The Bangalow suits deeper lounging and larger households. The Tamarama brings a more design-focused look to the room.

Key takeaways

• The Koala Torquay Sectional Sofa is the best overall pick for pet homes, from $2,040. Its removable covers are machine washable and water-resistant.
• The Koala Bangalow Sectional Sofa has the deepest seat in the range at 30 inches with the back cushions in place, from $2,240. It also scales up to a nine-section U-shape for big households.
• Removable, machine-washable covers matter more than any other feature in a pet home. A spot-clean-only sofa can't be fully reset after a soaked-in accident or a lingering odor.
• A modular design lets you wash or replace one section at a time. Every Koala sectional sofa is built from separate sofa modules that connect.
• Every Koala sectional sofa comes with a 120-day free trial and a 5-year warranty.

What makes a washable sectional sofa pet- and kid-proof?

A washable sectional sofa is pet- and kid-proof when it has removable machine-washable covers, a tightly woven fabric, and a modular frame you can take apart to clean. A solid frame and resilient cushions then keep it looking good for years.

1. Removable, machine-washable covers. Every cover should unzip and go in a standard washing machine. Check for a care label that says "machine wash" rather than "spot clean only." Koala's Torquay, Bangalow and Tamarama covers all come off for a cold machine wash.
2. Tightly woven performance fabric. A tight weave resists claw snags, lets spills bead up, and releases pet hair with a quick vacuum. Koala's covers are made with recycled polyester, and the Torquay and Tamarama covers are also water-resistant.
3. A modular design. The sofa is built from separate seats, corners, and chaise sections that connect with tool-free connectors. You can wash one cover or replace one section instead of reupholstering the whole sofa. Every sofa in Koala's sectional sofa range is built this way. If the format is new to you, here is what a modular couch is and how it works.
4. A solid wood frame. A sturdy frame resists warping under years of jumping pets and climbing kids. Koala builds its sectional sofas on FSC® Certified Wood frames.
5. Foam-and-fiber cushions. Polyurethane foam paired with polyester-fiber fill bounces back instead of sagging into a hammock where fur collects.

How we chose these washable sectional sofas

We ranked each sofa on the features that matter most in a home with pets and then matched each pick to a specific household. Our four criteria were removable machine-washable covers, fabric that resists stains and shed hair, a modular system that is easy to reconfigure and clean, and a frame and cushions built to last.

We also weighed the safety nets that matter when you're spending four figures. A long home trial, a real warranty and free returns let you live with the sofa (and let your pets test it) before you commit.

All timber in the Torquay, Bangalow and Tamarama frames comes from FSC®-certified forests. Our FSC®-certified products support responsible forestry (FSC® N003088, www.fsc.org).

The best washable sectional sofas for pets

The best washable sectional sofas for pets are the Koala Torquay overall, the Bangalow for deep-seat lounging, and the Tamarama for modern homes. The Bangalow Armchair suits small spaces, and a U-shaped Bangalow suits big households. Here is how they compare at a glance.

Every Koala sectional sofa comes with tool-free assembly, free delivery, a 120-day free trial, and a 5-year warranty. Free delivery covers the United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The two ranges use different section widths, so measure before you choose. A Torquay Regular section is 32 inches wide while a Bangalow Regular section is 30 inches wide.

Note on pricing: Prices shown are starting figures. They vary by configuration, section width, and fabric. Koala runs sales throughout the year, so check the current price on us.koala.com before you buy. You may find a live discount on the sofa you want.

Best overall: Koala Torquay Sectional Sofa

The Koala Torquay Sectional Sofa is our top all-rounder for pet households because it nails every fundamental. Every cover is removable, machine washable, and water-resistant. A coffee spill or a muddy paw print becomes a wash cycle rather than a stain you learn to live with.

The Torquay sits on an FSC® Certified Wood frame with 27-inch-deep seats and foam-and-fiber cushions that bounce back instead of sagging. Koala's tool-free Quick-Lock connectors hold the sections together so the sofa sits like one solid piece, and they come apart in seconds when you need to clean or rearrange. It grows from two sections up to a nine-section layout in Regular (32") or Extra Wide (39") section widths. That lets it scale from an apartment to a full family room.

Best for: pet owners who want one sofa that does everything well.

Best for deep-seat lounging: Koala Bangalow Sectional Sofa

The Koala Bangalow Sectional Sofa is the pick for sink-in comfort. With the back cushions in place, it has the deepest seat in the range at 30 inches. If your ideal evening is a dog curled into your side, this is the one. Its covers are removable and machine washable too, so all that lounging comfort stays fully launderable.

The Bangalow comes as a sofa, chaise, corner, or U-shape from two to nine sections, in Regular (30") or Extra Wide (38") section widths. Its Luxe boucle fabric brings a soft, textured look. Koala advises against using a pilling machine on the Luxe boucle covers, so follow the care label instead.

Best for: households that treat the sofa as a nap zone for humans and pets alike.

Best new design: Koala Tamarama Sectional Sofa

The Koala Tamarama Sectional Sofa is the newest addition to Koala's sectional range, and Koala describes it as "an elevated icon." It brings a more contemporary silhouette and ultra-soft HyperCloud™ Foam. It also keeps everything pet owners need, including removable washable covers, tool-free assembly, a 120-day free trial, and a 5-year warranty.

The Tamarama sits on an FSC® Certified Wood frame and comes as a sofa, chaise, corner, or U-shape in Regular or Extra Wide section widths. Choose it if you want a modern, design-led look without giving up easy cleaning.

Best for: style-first shoppers who still want a sofa that can handle real life.

Best for small spaces and renters: Koala Bangalow Sectional Armchair

The Koala Bangalow Armchair gives renters and apartment dwellers the same washable, pet-tough build in the smallest footprint in the range. It comes as a 1-seater or 1.5-seater with removable, machine-washable covers and a 30-inch-deep seat. That makes it a proper lounge chair rather than a compromise.

The armchair is part of the Bangalow system, so you can start small and add Bangalow seats, corners, or a chaise as your space grows. Your sofa expands with you instead of being replaced.

Best for: first apartments, frequent movers, and smaller living rooms with pets.

Best for big pet households: Koala Bangalow U-shaped Sectional Sofa

A large U-shaped Bangalow sectional sofa is the best fit for multi-pet, multi-kid homes because it gives everyone a spot. The Bangalow scales up to a nine-section layout. Each section has its own washable cover, so one messy corner never takes the whole sofa out of action.

Rotate the sections every few months, and the wear (and the fur) spreads evenly. For families, our guide to the best features in a modular couch for kids covers what else to look for.

Best for: multi-pet, multi-kid family rooms.

Spot clean or machine wash? Knowing the difference

A spot-clean sofa lets you wipe the surface, but its covers never come off. A machine-washable sectional sofa lets you unzip the covers and launder them for a full reset. In a pet home, that difference decides whether a deep stain or odor is temporary or permanent.

A spot-clean sofa relies on its fabric to resist and wipe away surface messes. That handles light spills, but a soaked-in accident, a lingering odor, or embedded hair can stay for good. A machine-washable sectional sofa gives you a performance surface plus covers that come off for the wash. On Koala's sectional sofas, the main covers are removable and machine washable. The inner lining covers are designed to be spot-cleaned and stay in place.

How to wash sectional sofa covers without shrinking them

Wash your sofa covers on a cold, gentle cycle and line dry them in the shade. Never tumble dry them, because heat is what shrinks and distorts covers so they no longer fit back on. Follow the routine below and your washable sofa will look as good in year five as it did in month one.

1. Vacuum first. Run an upholstery attachment on low suction once a week. It lifts crumbs, dust, and hair before they wear down the fibers like sandpaper.
2. Wash cold and gentle. Unzip the removable covers and machine wash them separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Skip bleach and chlorine.
3. Line dry instead of tumble drying. Hang the covers to dry in the shade and don't iron them. Make sure they are completely dry before you fit them back on.
4. Spot-clean between washes. Blot fresh spills with a clean cloth, then use warm water and a mild detergent. Leave the lining covers in place.
5. Rotate the sections. Swap a heavily used section with a side one every few months so the foam and fabric wear evenly.

Always follow the care label on your own sofa, since fabrics vary. Koala advises against using a pilling machine on the Bangalow's Luxe boucle covers, for example. This routine is written for Koala's sectional sofas. The OG Sofa Bed and Wanda Sofa Bed are the exceptions in the range, and their covers should be spot-cleaned rather than machine washed.

Which washable sectional sofa is best for pets?

The Koala Torquay Sectional Sofa is the best washable sectional sofa for most pet homes. The Bangalow suits deep-seat loungers and big households, and the Tamarama suits design-led homes. In a home with pets, the sofa that lasts is the one built to be cleaned. Removable, machine-washable covers, a performance fabric and a modular frame work together to turn spills, hair and claws into routine upkeep.

Try it in your own living room

Every Koala sectional sofa comes with a 120-day free trial and free returns. That gives you around four months to spill on it and let your pets do their worst before you decide. If it isn't right, Koala picks it up free of charge and gives you a full refund. Every sofa is also backed by a 5-year warranty. Shop Koala's sectional sofas and put a washable, pet-proof sofa to the test.

Frequently asked questions

Still weighing up a modular washable couch for your pets? Here are the questions we hear most.

Are machine-washable sofa covers actually safe to put in the washing machine?

Yes, as long as the care label says "machine wash." Use a cold, gentle cycle with a mild detergent and skip bleach and fabric softener. Line dry the covers rather than tumble drying them. That stops the fabric from shrinking so the covers fit back on cleanly.

Can the whole sofa be washed, or just the covers?

You wash the covers, not the frame or the foam. On a modular couch like a Koala sectional sofa, each section's cover unzips and comes off on its own. You can launder only the cover that got dirty and leave the rest of the sofa in place.

Do these sofas hold up to dogs, cats, and kids?

Yes, a washable sectional sofa with tightly woven covers holds up well to dogs, cats, and kids. Performance fabrics resist claw snags, repel spills, and release pet hair rather than trapping it. Because Koala's covers are also removable and washable, you can reset the sofa to fully clean instead of living with set-in stains and odors.

How long do the covers last, and how durable is the couch?

Quality performance covers are made to handle years of regular washing when you wash them cold and line dry them. A modular design also lets you replace a single worn cover rather than reupholster the whole sofa. Koala backs its sectional sofas with a 5-year warranty.

Can I buy extra or replacement covers?

Yes. Koala's sectional sofa covers are removable and interchangeable across the same module type. You can swap in a fresh color or replace a worn cover without buying a new sofa. That also extends the life of the frame and cushions you already own.