Less Expensive Alternatives to the Cloud Sofa

Since 2017, interior designers and celebrity shoppers have been obsessed with Restoration Hardware's Cloud Collection. Actresses like Kerry Washington, influencers like Kim Kardashian, and models like Kendall Jenner have all professed their love for these fluffy furniture pieces. Including the Cloud Sofa, Chaise, Sectional, and several other pieces, Restoration Hardware's Cloud Collection is the epitome of soft and cozy yet minimalist and sophisticated style. Unfortunately, each piece from the Cloud Collection comes with a hefty price tag. The cheapest pieces from this collection are several thousand dollars, with the U-shaped Cloud Sectional costing as much as $30,000 when one chooses all luxury specs. To learn more about the Cloud Collection and find a few affordable dupes for the Cloud Sofa, follow below.

10 Less Expensive Alternatives to the Cloud Couch

#1 Serene Cream Linen Fabric Deluxe Cloud-Like Comfort Modular Sofa by Meridian

Color: Cream

Material: Cream Linen Fabric

Size: 119" W x 40" D x 32" H

Weight: 87 Lbs

Brand: Meridian

Collection: Serene Collection

Meridian Furniture is a top affordable furniture brand, offering a variety of sofa styles. The company also has a wide selection of beds, tables, and dressers. The brand carries pieces from a wide range of aesthetics, like mid-century modern, contemporary, and traditional. Meridian also has the attention of some celebrity figures, as the brand has been endorsed by both Rachel Chen and Melissa Gorga. Although you can't purchase furniture from Meridian directly, the company sells their products through major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and 1StopBedrooms.

Meridian's Serene Cream Linen Fabric Deluxe sofa is a great dupe for a sofa from the Cloud Collection. The soft cream linen fabric is comfortable and smooth to the touch while the overstuffed down feather cushions provide gentle support so you can relax and unwind just like a celebrity. To further customize your living room or family room seating, consider adding some of the other modular pieces from the collection. Each piece in the collection comes with latches underneath, making it easy to snap other modules into the seating configuration of your choice.

For even more personalization, the Serene Cream Linen Fabric Deluxe sofa comes in a variety of colors. If a cream colored couch doesn't fit into your decor scheme, choose from gray, navy, or black linen fabric.

#2 Sophie Ivory Modular Loveseat by Ashley

Color: Ivory

Material: 100% Polyester

Size: 94" W x 42" D x 36" H

Weight: 180 Lbs

Brand: Signature Design by Ashley

Collection: Sophie Collection

The Sophie Ivory Modular Loveseat is part of the Sophie Collection from the popular furniture brand Ashley. Since the 1970's, Ashley has been providing high-quality, affordable furniture for homeowners all over the world. Their pieces can be purchased directly through their website as well as in-store at one of their many locations. You can also purchase Ashley products through today's online furniture retailers. Many of their sofas and loveseats come as part of a complete set with matching tables, chairs, and other complimentary accents.

This Cloud Sofa look alike is made of polyester velvet upholstery for a luxurious look and feel and comes with a sturdy corner-blocked frame. The firm cushions contain a feather-fiber blend inside, which encase a comfortable foam core. The loose seat cushions are what give this Sophie loveseat the viral cloud-like appearance. All of the pieces on this sofa have zippered covers which can be removed for easy cleaning and maintenance. To keep your loveseat looking fresh, simply spot clean the fabric with a water-based shampoo or specialized foam upholstery cleaner.

The Sophie Ivory Modular Loveseat also comes in gray. The loveseat is also part of a set, which includes a larger sofa and corner chairs. If you have a small living room or apartment, adding this Ashley loveseat will give you the luxe look for less.

#3 Plush Cream Velvet Standard Cloud-Like Comfort Modular Sectional by Meridian

Color: Cream

Material: 100% Polyester

Size: 105" W x 70" D x 32" H

Weight: 209 Lbs

Brand: Meridian

Collection: Plush Collection

This affordable soft cream velvet sofa from Meridian will have all your guests thinking they're sitting on something much more high-end. The material is warm, inviting, and soft to the touch, and the set's cushions are overstuffed with a down and feather blend to provide maximum comfort. The contemporary design will compliment a wide range of decor aesthetics and give your living room a modern, sophisticated look.

One customer review highlights the amazing service they received when ordering their Meridian sectional. The review also describes the couch as, "really comfortable, velvet smooth, and I think the more I sit the more comfortable it'll become." They also mention placing a cozy blanket on top of the sofa for the family dog. This particular customer was also a big fan of being able to unzip the cushion covers for easy washing.

If you have a large family or entertain big crowds at house parties, consider buying the rest of the pieces in this Meridian collection. You can purchase a four-piece set or mix and match modules to customize your own perfect look. With latch attachments underneath, moving things around to create a personalized seating group is a breeze.

#4 Cozy Cream Velvet Cloud-Like Comfort Modular Sofa by Meridian

Color: Cream

Material: Velvet

Size: 80" W x 40" D x 32" H

Weight: 132 Lbs

Brand: Meridian

Collection: Cozy Collection

Meridian's Cozy Collection is full of pieces designed to bring luxury and comfort into your home at an affordable price point. The casual, yet elegant style of this sofa brings a fresh new look to any space. The velvet cloud-like comfort modular down-filled seating allows your family and friends to sit comfortably and enjoy each other's company. In addition to the included cozy sofa cushions, this couch also comes with a set of smaller pillows to add comfort and complete the look. In the cream color, this couch is an easy dupe for Restoration Hardware's Cloud Collection.

If you're looking for multiple color options, Meridian has you covered. This sofa is also available in black, gray, and navy. Like most of the other Meridian furniture collections, you can choose to add additional modules for extra seating and customization. Use the built-in latches to easily change your seating group configuration.

#5 Cloud Puff 2 Slipcovered Modular Sectional Sofa by Sunset Trading

Color: Ocean Blue

Material: Washable Upholstery Fabric

Size: 88" W x 44" D x 36" H

Weight: 235 Lbs

Brand: Sunset Trading

Collection: Cloud Puff Collection

American based furniture company Sunset Trading has been a respected leader in the home furnishings industry since 1992. The company's care and attention to detail consistently meets and exceeds industry standards and their name is synonymous with high-quality customer satisfaction. In addition to comfortable sofas and loveseats, Sunset Trading offers a wide variety of furniture to decorate your entire home. They also allow homeowners to achieve a modern, luxurious home decor aesthetic at a fraction of the cost of high-end retailers.

When it comes to cloud-like seating, Sunset Trading's Cloud Puff Collection is as comfortable as it looks. You and your family can experience total relaxation in your home or apartment while keeping your living room or seating area contemporary and chic. This unique loveseat in a refreshing ocean blue color is a versatile piece for smaller rooms, like a guest bedroom or studio apartment. The feather pillow top seating supported by inner springs are reminiscent of a cozy daybed.

If you want to customize your sofa, you can add on additional modules or make them armless. Some of the pieces can be configured into an ottoman to be used as an extra footrest or chic coffee table. The washable slipcovers make this piece ideal for families with children and pets, or busy family rooms where all the entertaining happens.

#6 Revive White Upholstered Fabric Sofa by Modway

Color: White

Material: 100% Polyester Cushions, Rubber Wood Legs, Plastic Foot Caps

Size: 32.5" L x 72" W x 33.5" H

Weight: 77 Lbs

Brand: Modway

Collection: Revive Collection

The Revive White Upholstered Fabric Sofa by Modway closely resembles the Cloud Sofa from Reformation in a number of ways, yet is still distinctly different. Flat and angular, the cushion and pillow shapes are pretty comparable to those of the Cloud Sofa. However, the rubberwood legs and boxy armrests give the Revive White Upholstered Fabric Sofa a mid-century modern flair unrelated to the original Cloud Sofa. Modway, a prominent American distributor of contemporary furniture, designed this white sofa ideal for smaller spaces short on square footage.

We love the Revive White Upholstered Fabric Sofa because of its "comfortable yet tailored profile," which helps elevate the interior of even the most cramped apartment. Reviewers on Amazon describe the sofa as "easy to assemble, very comfortable, nice size." Others note that the sofa is "actually WHITE," unlike others that tend to beige more.

#7 Circlet Cream Velvet Round Sofa Settee by Meridian

Color: Cream

Material: Velvet

Size: 72" W x 72" D x 29" H

Weight: 184 Lbs

Brand: Meridian

Collection: Circlet Collection

Though the sofa pictured above is not an exact replica - or even a close facsimile - to the cloud sofa, the Circlet Cream Velvet Round Sofa Settee is a fun yet elegant alternative. Why opt for this unusual shape rather than a traditional sectional or sofa? Mimi Faucett explains in her article "Design Debate: Will a Circular Settee Make Your Home Look Like a Hotel Lobby?" for The Wall Street Journal. Quoting Newport Beach furniture designer Barclay Butera Faucett writes that a circular sofa "'immediately becomes a conversation piece.'" From the Victorian era, circular settees have "'a romance and history and a bit of humor'" to them. Best of all, circular settees can "mitigate structural deficiencies." According to LA architect Raun Thorp, a circular settee can act as "'a short 'column' to add architecture to a room, without the constraints of a completely vertical division.'" 

Lastly, Faucett quotes Stacey Bewkes, who outlines the many "social possibilities" of a circular settee in your living room or entryway. Bewkes tells Faucett that "it is amazing how comfortably it can accommodate additional people for a very convivial and interconnected space". Sydney Wasserman agrees in her "Here's Why Your Home Needs a Curved Sofa" article for Architectural Digest. Wasserman writes that curved couches "not only create an intimate gathering place but also define the look of their home: warm, awesome, fun...and that never goes out of style." 

We love the soft cream velvet roundabout couch pictured above by Meridian because it has the puffy pillows associated with the cloud sofa but adds pizzazz with gold iron legs and sculptural forms. At 72" W x 72" D x 29" H, this sofa is the perfect size for entryways, living rooms, cabanas, and parlors.

#8 Koba Maya Sofa in White by Moes Home

Color: White

Material: Fabric Cushions, Solid Wood Frame, Extra-Comfort Foam Filling

Size: 83.75" W x 33.75" D x 29.5" H

Weight: 138 Lbs

Brand: Moes Home

Collection: Koba Collection

The Koba Maya Sofa in White by Moes Home pictured above is another deep-seated couch that captures the essence of the Cloud Sofa without replicating it exactly. We love this sofa for its unique silhouette, wrap-around arms, and inset base. This sofa consists of a solid wooden frame and high-comfort foam seating. The couch is also equipped with protective floor glides to make moving the sofa perfectly easy and damage-free. According to the company's description of the Koba Maya Sofa in White, sinking into this sofa is like "sitting on a cloud."

#9 Ariana White Slipcovered Sofa by Sunset Trading

Color: White

Material: Feather Down Blend Cushions, 1.8 Density Foam Wrapped in Dacron Batting, Fabric Covers

Size: 88" W x 39" D x 39" H

Weight: 129 Lbs

Brand: Sunset Trading

Collection: Ariana Collection

The Ariana White Slipcovered Sofa from Sunset Trading is an excellent alternative to the Cloud Sofa by Restoration Hardware. This is because the Ariana White Slipcovered Sofa is made from similar materials and boasts a similar silhouette. According to its description, the Ariana White Slipcovered Sofa cushions are also made from feather down and foam, making them incredibly comfortable. The frame of this sofa is made from solid furniture grade-plywood and kiln-dried hardwood that easily resist moisture, keeping the couch in excellent condition even with constant use. Fabric slipcovers can be removed whenever needed for cleaning. Even better, the fabric slipcovers on this Ariana White Slipcovered Sofa are actually reversible. Though many characteristics of this sofa resemble those of Restoration Hardware's Cloud Sofa, the Ariana sets itself apart with charming flared armrests.

Amazon's reviews of the Ariana White Slipcovered Sofa are generally positive. Though one reviewer noted that they were "leery of purchasing a white sofa," they noted that "this sofa is gorgeous, so easy to keep clean and fabulously comfy." Other reviewers describe this sofa as "the most beautiful couch ever owned" and "a dynamite purchase".

#10 Hobson Sofa by Coaster

Color: Off-White

Material: Solid Wood Frame, Moisture-Resistant Upholstery Fabric, Feather Blend Wrapped Cushions

Size: 122" W x 40" D x 34" H

Weight: 216 Lbs

Brand: Coaster

Collection: Hobson Collection

Part of the Hobson Collection from Coaster, the Hobson Sofa is visually very similar to the Cloud Sofa from Restoration Hardware. This sofa consists of a solid wood frame topped by feather blend wrapped seating covered with treated upholstery fabric resistant to moisture, mildew, and stains. The Hobson Sofa is an elegant alternative to the Restoration Hardware Cloud Sofa with tailored details like delicate topstitching and sloped track arms. The Hobson Sofa is also modular and can be extended with a chaise or ottoman addition.

What is the Cloud Sofa? We Answer 5 FAQs

#1 What is the Famous Cloud Couch?

In her article 11 affordable alternatives to the $10,000 couch that's blowing up on TikTok" for USA Today, Camryn Rabideau writes that the "the fluffy, high-end" Cloud Sofa "is the darling of celebrities and influencers, and it's quickly become the internet's latest obsession." Those who rarely use Instagram, TikTok, or other social media sites have likely still seen the Cloud Sofa and other pieces from the Cloud Collection. 

Designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware, this deeply cushioned couch is beloved for its sleek lines, soft seats, and impeccable craftsmanship. According to the Restoration Hardware website, the frame of the Cloud Sofa is handmade from kiln-dried solid hardwood. Pillows and base cushions are filled with 100% down feathers wrapped around the foam core, while the back cushions are made from a feather/poly fiber blend. Above is an image of one of the Cloud Collection sectionals.

#2 What is So Special About the Cloud Couch?

According to Danielle Fox in her article "Love the Restoration Hardware Cloud Couch but Hate the Price? We Found 8 Spot-On Dupes" for MyDomaine, the Cloud Sofa from Restoration Hardware is "uniting multiple generations who all love its fluffiness." Fox notes that shoppers often laud the couch for being incredibly comfortable. It seems that the Cloud Sofa's "overstuffed down feather cushions" are responsible. Though the white colorway appears most popular, the Cloud Sofa is also available in twenty-nine additional shades. These include azure, bisque, black, café, carbon, chalk, charcoal, cobalt, coffee, dove, flax, and fog. Other colorways include French blue, graphite, indigo, iron, linen, mink, mist, mocha, and natural. The final colorways include navy, nickel, sand, solid sand, spruce, taupe, twilight, and wheat. Shoppers can also switch up the fabric of their Cloud Sofa, picking from two in-stock fabrics and one hundred sixty-six special order fabrics online.

#3 Who Has the Cloud Couch?

In her article "Celebs Seem to Love This Couch Style" for Hunker, Eva Recinos quotes Kendall Jenner, one of many celebrities to own the Cloud Sofa. During a tour of her home for Architectural Digest, Jenner notes,"'I feel like everyone has a cloud couch, but they really are the best.'" Clearly, other celebrities agree. According to various media outlets, including Glamour, People, Entertainment Online, and USA Today, dozens of celebrities have shelled out thousands of dollars for Restoration Hardware's Cloud Collection. Kerry Washington, Kylie Jenner, Gabrielle Union, Nina Dobrev, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Issa Rae, Nate Berkus, and Jeremiah Brent all have comfy, all-white couches that resemble the Cloud Sofa. 

#4 Who Makes the Cloud Sofa?

Shoppers interested in the Cloud Sofa can purchase it and other pieces of furniture from the Cloud Collection through Restoration Hardware. In her 2017 article "Designer Timothy Oulton discusses the Restoration Hardware cloud sofa" for Business of Home, Katherine Burns Olson notes that British designer Timothy Oulton is responsible for the Cloud Sofa - among many other Restoration Hardware pieces. According to Katherine Burns Olson, the Cloud Sofa represents "the culmination of...Timothy Oulton's seven-year journey 'to create the world's ultimate sofa.'"

#5 How Much Does a Cloud Couch Cost and Is It Worth It?

The original Cloud Sofa from Restoration Hardware starts at $5,195. Shoppers who choose the most basic specs should expect to pay $5,495 for the Cloud Sofa before shipping and taxes. These specs include a feather-wrapped core fill, the classic depth, six-foot length, washed Belgian linen fabric, and the white colorway. However, the Cloud Sofa can cost as much as $11,295 if the largest size of ten feet, the luxe depth, and the stonewashed Belgian linen fabric are chosen.

For the U-shaped Cloud Sectional - which includes a right arm chaise, left arm chaise, and armless Cloud Sofa -, those who choose some of the most basic specs should expect to pay around $17,000. These basic specs include a feather-wrapped core, classic depth, all-white colorway, and washed Belgian flax linen fabric for each chaise and the armless sofa. If shoppers choose the most expensive specs for their Cloud Sectional, they should expect to pay as much as $30,585 before shipping, handling, and taxes.

#6 How Do You Care for a Cloud Couch?

How one cares for the famous cloud couch depends on which material one chooses for the exterior of their sofa. According to Restoration Hardware's website, the cloud sofa is available in a variety of materials. These include leather, Italian melange, Belgian linen, velvet, boucle, and several other fabrics. Restoration Hardware provides a handy care sheet on their website here. Generally, the experts at Restoration Hardware recommend either dry cleaning the cloud sofa, spot cleaning with natural soap, or steaming.

They recommend against rubbing stains as this could spread the stain further and disrupt the fabric fibers. Bleach should never be used when caring for the cloud couch. Alternatively, 1StopBedrooms stocks dozens of cloud couch replicas in performance velvet, faux leather, and outdoor fabrics that are easy to care for.

#7 What is the Cheapest Cloud Couch?

Above, we described a number of inexpensive alternatives to the famous Restoration Hardware Cloud Couch. While the Restoration Hardware Cloud Couch starts at just over $5,000, some cloud couch knockoffs are less than $1,500. Shoppers can find dozens of cloud couch replicas online through 1StopBedrooms in a variety of shapes and sizes. From indoor section cloud couches to cloud couch loveseats, 1StopBedrooms has every dupe of the cloud couch for sale. Explore the collection today.