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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 Sofa Chairs in 2026

The Best Sofa Chairs in 2026

A sofa chair earns its keep in the square footage a full sofa can't justify — the reading corner, the bedroom bay window, the studio apartment where one…

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

The Best Cloud Sofas in 2026

A cloud sofa lives or dies on its foam, not its photos. The pillowy, sink-in look that made these boneless sectionals go viral is the easy part.

Lauren Ro Jul 31, 2026
The Best Extra Long Shower Curtains in 2026

The Best Extra Long Shower Curtains in 2026

A standard shower curtain stops at 72 inches. If your tub sits in a tall alcove, hangs from a clawfoot rod, or drops into a walk-in with a raised ceiling,…

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

The Best Washable Sofas in 2026

A sofa that survives real life needs more than soft cushions. Coffee spills, pet hair, toddler snacks, and movie-night crumbs all punish fabric first,…

Lauren Ro Jul 30, 2026
The Best Full-Grain Leather Sofas in 2026

The Best Full-Grain Leather Sofas in 2026

Full-grain leather sofas cost more because the hide surface stays intact, and that decision changes everything: patina, scars, breathability, and how…

Lauren Ro Jul 30, 2026
The Best Wicker Chairs in 2026

The Best Wicker Chairs in 2026

Wicker chairs fail in two places first: the woven surface turns brittle, or the frame starts flexing before the seat looks worn.

Lauren Ro Jul 30, 2026
The Best Chesterfield Sofas in 2026

The Best Chesterfield Sofas in 2026

A Chesterfield sofa can look either collected or costume-y, and the difference usually comes down to upholstery, seat depth, and how honestly the frame…

Lauren Ro Jul 30, 2026
The Best Cloud Couch Sectionals in 2026

The Best Cloud Couch Sectionals in 2026

A cloud couch sectional lives or dies by two things: whether the cushions keep their shape after the first month, and whether the layout actually fits the…

Lauren Ro Jul 30, 2026