An ode to the sofa, the crown jewel of the home: It's where you start the day with your favorite mug and a quick catch-up on the headlines, where you activate unwind mode when the day is done, and the ultimate spot for TV marathons, impromptu naps, and overdue yaps.
No matter what stage of life you're in, the right sectional isn’t just furniture—and that's especially true if you have little ones under your roof. So when Catherine Hetzel, a Well+Good staffer and mom of two, was on the hunt for an upgrade, her standards were high. "Movie nights, decompressing after a busy day, playing with the boys and reading them books, and late-night work all happen on the couch," she says. "It is a central focal point of the living room, which is why comfort and functionality are so important."
Cut to the chase: Hetzel landed on the Thomasville Lowell Six-Piece Modular Sectional from Costco (yes, Costco)—and when she did, it didn’t just change the look of her living room. It changed the way her family lives in it, too.
Settling into Thomasville's modern-cool, affordable couch
When her new Thomasville sofa arrived, Hetzel was immediately struck by the craftsmanship. “The quality is so nice and the fabric color is beautiful,” she says. But it wasn’t just the look that won her over. “It feels like a big hug,” she says. “It is super cushy and deep without compromising on aesthetics.” The soft heather-gray color feels warm yet polished, she says—but if you're partial to darker tones (read: your housemates are prone to spilling), there's a charcoal-gray option, as well.
For Hetzel, one of the standout features is how many pillows and cushions come with the sectional set—something her kids were quick to take advantage of. “My two boys love running and jumping onto it because it feels like a cloud to them,” she says. She also loves the flexibility of reconfiguring the layout of the six pieces to custom-fit her space—and the kids find moving the ottoman to make new chaise shapes *very* entertaining.
The Thomasville sofa has quickly become a valued member of the Hetzel family—and these days, it's included in everything from family snuggle sessions to fort building. “I definitely caught my husband sleeping on it yesterday,” Hetzel says. “Luckily, even with him on one side—he’s 6’2”—I still had plenty of room to lay down myself.”
The verdict on the Thomasville sectional
After living with the sectional for a few weeks, she describes it as comfortable, yet still elevated—a rare combo to find, especially at a big-box retailer like Costco. “I was shocked by the price tag given the quality,” she says. “I have owned much more expensive couches, and this one definitely has the same caliber of comfort and luxury finishes.”
If you’re on the fence about buying a big piece of furniture from a warehouse store, Hetzel's advice is simple: Do it. "With the rising cost of furniture, now is the perfect time to invest in this affordable couch to take your living room to the next level," she says. "And you can even buy additional add-on pieces in the future as your needs change."
So, whether you’re a fellow parent looking for something that's both cozy and durable, or just someone on the hunt for an accessible option that doesn’t scream budget buy, Hetzel calls this Thomasville sectional sofa the holy grail. Who doesn’t want to come home to that?
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