This article was written by Ryan Podnar, furniture expert at La-Z-Boy South Texas
When you have a big family or frequently have guests over, the best, most accommodating piece of furniture you can get is a sectional sofa. Sectionals offer ample seating, and the right one can satisfy a roomful of people.
Of course, there are several factors that will come into play when you’re trying to find the right sectional for you and your family. Factors such as comfort, quality, and cost are some of the top factors that we see at La-Z-Boy South Texas.
One of those key factors to finding the right sectional couch is the cost. With so many furniture retailers in the South Texas area, how can you find the right sectional for you in your cost range?
This article will walk you through the cost of a sofa sectional in South Texas to help you find the one!
A sectional sofa’s cost will be impacted by a number of factors. From materials to number of pieces, there are factors that affect the cost of a sectional, whether it’s a stationary sectional or a reclining sectional.
To give you an idea of the cost ranges, this table below shows the low, middle, and high end costs of a sectional in South Texas.
| Tier | Cost |
| Low End | $200-$2,000 |
| Middle End | $2,000-$5,000 |
| High End | $5,000 and above |
The sectionals in the lower end of this cost range are oftentimes sofas with chaise, and sometimes there are multiple chaise seats strung together to give the extended appearance of a traditional sectional sofa.
These sectionals are typically made with low quality materials and are not customizable. You will typically not be able to find a leather reclining sectional sofa in this cost range, but you may be able to find a u shaped sectional that you won’t be able to customize.
Since these types of sectionals are often made with inexpensive materials, they have a shorter lifespan and tend to experience problems much faster than sectional couches in the middle to high end ranges do.
A good example of a sectional in this cost range is the Bonaterra Sand Beige Fabric 127” 2-Piece U-Shaped Sectional at Living Spaces.
If you’re looking for a large sectional couch that can be customized but is still less costly than the high end cost range, sectionals in this cost range are for you.
The sectional sofas in this cost range tend to emphasize higher quality materials as well, meaning their life span is typically higher.
These couches are also more customizable than the ones in the low end cost range. If you love the feel of a sectional in this cost range but don’t love the look, this cost range tends to offer more customization options.
The sectionals in this cost range are the highest quality and most customizable on the market. Whether you’re looking for an 8 piece sectional or a 12 piece sectional, this cost range will accommodate.
You’ll also be able to find unique customizations in this cost range that you typically won’t find in the middle end cost range. You can find power reclining sectionals and unique materials, such as a red velvet sectional.
Since these sectionals are built with the highest quality materials available, their lifespan tends to be longer than the low and middle cost ranges.
A great example of a sectional in this cost range is the Trouper Sectional at La-Z-Boy South Texas.
Since you now have an understanding of the cost range across South Texas, now let’s discuss the factors that affect the cost of a sectional sofa.
One of the biggest factors that will affect the cost of a sectional is the materials used in the construction. Lower cost materials will result in a lower cost for you, and higher cost materials will increase the cost for you. It all depends on what type of materials the manufacturer uses in its original construction.
For example, if the manufacturer is using particleboard or plywood to build a double chaise sectional, the cost for you will be lower because those materials are inexpensive compared to hardwood. However, if the manufacturer is using solid wood, the cost will be higher because that material is typically used to make the best sectional couches.
The quality and amount of fabric or leather the manufacturer uses will also affect the cost. If the manufacturer needs more fabric to cover the wider range of a large sectional, it will make the sectional more costly.
Sectional sofas differentiate themselves from regular sofas with their ability to add as many pieces as you want. For example, if you love the feeling of a 4 piece sectional sofa but you have a family of 7 or 8, you’ll need to add some extra seating pieces to accommodate everybody.
The sectionals in the high end cost range will be able to accommodate, but every piece added will increase the final cost of the sectional.
Since the size of a sectional will determine the amount of material needed for construction, it will ultimately affect the final cost as well. For example, an oversized extra deep sectional will likely be more costly than a small sectional couch.
Whether you need a small or big sectional based on your own size and body type, there are some other important questions to ask yourself before choosing what size sofa is best for you:
Whether you want to turn your recliner sectional into power, or you want to change the fabric to leather, customizing your sectional will increase the total cost. The exact amount that the cost increases depends on which store you buy from.
Sectionals can include customization options such as different wood leg finishes, cushion upgrades, and even a sleeper sectional sofa upgrade.
Aside from the main factors listed above, there are more factors that can affect the cost of a sectional that you may not think about. These factors may or may not apply to you, but they are still important to note.
Warranty: Whether it’s a one year warranty or a five year warranty, a furniture protection plan will increase the final cost of any sectional sofa.
Financing: If you can’t pay for the sectional out of pocket in full, many furniture stores in South Texas have furniture financing options. Some have 0% interest attached, while others will have an interest rate.
Delivery: If you have your new green sectional sofa delivered to your home, this will increase the cost. Additionally, if they assemble it at your home, it will increase the cost as well.
Shipping: The cost of shipping will affect the cost of your sectional depending on where it ships from.
A sectional sofa can be the perfect centerpiece for your living room if you have a large family. However, in order to find the right one for your family, understanding your preferences and the cost range of sectionals will be important to keep in mind.
As you can see from this article, the cost of a sectional is affected by factors such as material, size, and customizations. Which is why before you decide on a sectional, you should ask yourself these questions:
After answering these questions, the last and most important step to take is to sit in a sectional for yourself. There is no amount of information that will make you feel certain about a choice like the feeling of the couch.
If you’re interested in a La-Z-Boy sectional, come into your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas to check out our sectionals in person!