Think in total cost and expected use.
Set a working range
Start with what your household can comfortably spend, then decide what the sofa must do daily. Include tax, shipping, optional in-home delivery, protection products you genuinely want, and potential return costs. A lower sticker price is not a bargain if the fabric or support will not serve the room.
Spend on the difficult-to-change parts
Size, internal support, and an appropriate fabric matter more than decorative pillows. Check warranty coverage and whether replacement parts are available. Do not treat a high price as proof of durability or a low price as proof of failure. Choose a level of risk you can accept if an online purchase feels different in person.
Your budget should leave room for delivery realities and a sensible alternative if the first sofa is wrong.
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