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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 Chaise Lounge Sofas in 2026

The Best Chaise Lounge Sofas in 2026

A chaise lounge sofa lives or dies by one number most shoppers ignore: seat depth. The extended chaise arm is the whole point, and a shallow one leaves…

Lauren Ro Jul 29, 2026
The Best Indoor Outdoor Rugs in 2026

The Best Indoor Outdoor Rugs in 2026

Most outdoor rugs fade to a chalky ghost of their color by the second summer, and the fabric ones grow mildew you can smell before you see.

Lauren Ro Jul 29, 2026
The 5 Best U-Shaped Couches of 2026

The 5 Best U-Shaped Couches of 2026

A U-shaped couch is the piece that turns a big open room from empty to intentional, wrapping a conversation pit that seats a crowd and faces the center.

Lauren Ro Jul 29, 2026
The Best Runner Rugs for Hallways in 2026

The Best Runner Rugs for Hallways in 2026

A hallway runner is the one rug that lives entirely in a traffic lane. Every person, every pet, every trip to the laundry room crosses it, which is why…

Lauren Ro Jul 29, 2026
The 5 Best Corduroy-Style Couches of 2026

The 5 Best Corduroy-Style Couches of 2026

The corduroy couch is back because it does something flat upholstery can't: the ribbed, textured pile catches light, hides everyday marks, and reads warm…

Lauren Ro Jul 29, 2026
The Best Entryway Rugs in 2026

The Best Entryway Rugs in 2026

An entryway rug takes the worst abuse in the house: wet shoes, tracked-in grit, and the constant pivot of people turning to hang a coat.

Lauren Ro Jul 29, 2026