Designers love the trend for 'cuddle couches' so here are the best loveseats to make your home feel more happy

The best loveseats are soft, comfortable and made for sharing or curling up in yourself. Our edit of the most stylish to help make your home feel more cocooning

light brown loveseat
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Sized between an armchair and a small couch, love seats are made for snuggling up with friends or loved ones. And while there's room enough for two, there's no obligation to share them. These spacious seats can be enjoyed solo, with the latest 'box set' or best seller too. 

There are a multitude of love seat styles, with many being mini versions of some of the best couches. From elegant cocktail shapes to cosy loungers, there's something to suit most modern homes.

So that you can sit back and relax, we’ve trawled the best home decor stores for our favorite love seats.

Best buttoned love seats

Best mid-century-style love seats

Best cocktail-style love seats

Best cosy love seats

What size is a love seat compared to a sofa?

A love seat is larger than an armchair yet smaller than a two-seater sofa. However, they can generally seat two people close together, hence the name love seat – or cuddle couch.

'Sofas are wider than loveseats,' says Paula Cossarini, Product Design Manager at Article. 'Loveseats typically range from approximately 55” - 75” in width, and are great for two people comfortably. Sofas can sit three or more and a pet or two.' 

Jacky Parker is a London-based freelance journalist and content creator, specialising in interiors, travel and food. From buying guides and real home case studies to shopping and news pages, she produces a wide range of features for national magazines and SEO content for websites


A long-time contributor to Livingetc, as a member of the team, she regularly reports on the latest trends, speaking to experts and discovering the latest tips. Jacky has also written  for other publications such as Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home, Red, Grand Designs, Sunday Times Style and AD, Country Homes and Interiors and ELLE Decoration.