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Lauren Ro

Lauren Ro

Staff Writer

Furniture buying-guide writer covering sofas, dining sets, desks, and case goods. Lauren focuses on which specs actually predict how a piece holds up — frame joinery, foam density, and load ratings — and cross-references BIFMA and FSC certifications against aggregated owner reports.

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The Best L-Shaped Sofas in 2026

The Best L-Shaped Sofas in 2026

An L-shaped sofa either finishes a room or swallows it whole. The difference isn't the fabric or the price tag.

Lauren Ro Aug 1, 2026
The Best Loveseat Sleepers in 2026

The Best Loveseat Sleepers in 2026

A loveseat sleeper is the piece most people buy for the wrong reason. They want a guest bed and end up with a couch that's uncomfortable to sit on and…

Lauren Ro Aug 1, 2026
The Best Grey Sectional Couches in 2026

The Best Grey Sectional Couches in 2026

Grey hides more than it gets credit for. It's the one upholstery color that reads clean in a rental and rich in a renovated loft, which is exactly why…

Lauren Ro Aug 1, 2026
The Best Teddy Sofas in 2026

The Best Teddy Sofas in 2026

A teddy sofa sells the softest seat in the room. Half of them flatten into a lumpy slab within a year, and the difference comes down to foam density and…

Lauren Ro Jul 31, 2026
The Best Modern Sofas in 2026

The Best Modern Sofas in 2026

Most "modern sofa" listings sell you a silhouette, not a frame that survives a move. The clean lines photograph well, but the thing that decides whether…

Lauren Ro Jul 31, 2026