Best Modular Sofa in Canada: Construction, Materials and Support

Modular sofas can be arranged and customized in many different styles and formats, which is perfect for those with irregular spaces or those whose needs may change. Growing families and those looking to expand may prefer a modular sofa, as it can be changed over time to meet their needs. The best modular sofas in Canada offer a ton of customization options, from configurations that go beyond 9 seating modules to different arms, legs, and backrest styles to meet your personal style.

Our experts and testing team give their thoughts on:

• Modular sofas that can be configured in any way you need
• Options with various colours and fabric choices
• Sofas that allow you to change the arms, legs, and other pieces to match your style
• Single module options and ones that can increase beyond 9 different seat pieces
• Additional customization and configuration choices to fit your lifestyle and budget

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Testing Modular Sofas in Canada

Scoring Process for Modular Sofas

All of our sofas were assigned scores based on how they performed in our tests, the options they offer, and more. We assign each score based on our own observations and comparison with other sofas on the Canadian market. The higher the score, the better the sofa does in each category.

How We Test Modular Sofas in Canada

We put these modular sofas through a variety of tests. Our tests are meant to simulate use cases, so we can be sure that the sofa will perform the same in different circumstances. We look at the construction, materials, comfort, and support. We have testers of different heights and weights try the sofa to see how it feels for them.

The cushion covers are removed (if they can be removed) and washed, as well as tested for durability. Once we have all the data from our testing rounds, the sofas are sent home with our testers for further testers.

Our Selection Process for Modular Sofas in Canada

We select modular sofas based on how they perform. We look at how modular they really are, as well as how they feel, customization options, and a range of other choices. Our main goal is to offer you fully modular options you can customize and arrange to fit your life and style.

Best Modular Sofa in Canada: 3 Choices for Complete Customization

Editor’s Choice – Cozey Ciello

• Materials: Pine, High-Density Foam, Polyfoam
• Seats: 1 to 9+
• Colour Choices: 12 Options
• Customization Options: Ottoman, Chaise, XL Seats, High-Angled Design, Arm Style
• Assembly: Tool-Free
• Warranty: 5 Years
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Best Customization – Silk & Snow Aire

• Materials: Kiln-dried Wood, Down-alternative Cushion Fill, Foam, Springs, and Upholstery fabric
• Seats: 1 to 9+
• Colour Choices: 4 Options
• Customization Options: Arm Style, Seating Depth, Width, and Ottoman
• Assembly: Tool-free
• Warranty: 5 Years

Editor’s Choice – Cozey Altus

• Materials: Kiln-dried Larch, High-Density Foam, Polyfoam
• Seats: 1 to 9+
• Colour Choices: 7 Options
• Customization Options: Arm Style, Ottoman, Chaise
• Assembly: Tool-free
• Warranty: 5 Years
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Editor’s Choice – Cozey Ciello

Our Editor's Choice
Cozey Ciello is fully modular and comes with many different customization options. If you want a sofa that fits your life, this one is perfect.

• Materials: 9/10 
• Colour Choices: 9/10
• Customization: 9/10
• Assembly: 10/10
• Modularity: 10/10
• Trials: 8/10
• Warranty: 10/10

Highlights

• 12 colour options over 4 fabric types
• Multiple customization options
• Pet-friendly, removable, washable covers

“The Cozey Ciello was the perfect choice for our living room. I’m even thinking about getting a second one for our basement!”

— Slumber.ca Verified Sofa Review (Cozey Ciello)

Materials and Construction

The Cozey Ciello is made with a few different materials. The frame is made with solid pine. The seat cushions are made with D35 High-Density Foam, which allows for support and comfort. The back cushions use a Polyfoam blend, enough to be supportive without losing any softness. 

There are four different textile options for the couch cushions, covers, and upholstered areas. You can choose Chenille, Performance Fabric, Corduroy, and Aquaforte.

Customization Options

There are a few different customization options you can choose for your Cozey Ciello sofa. First, you can choose between the Regular and XL sofa. The XL version is deeper, with more generous seating for lounging. Then, you can choose whether you want the original Cozey Ciello design or the High-Angled version. This version uses taller, angled arms for a different look and feel. 

Aside from these cosmetic options, you can also choose your configuration, from one module up to 9 different seats. At checkout, you can choose to add a chaise lounge section or a storage ottoman to fully complete your set.

Colour and Fabric Choices

Cozey Ciello is available in four different fabric options. There are 12 total colours available across these four options. Their performance fabric is durable and soft, and can stand up to years of use. Their Chenille option is soft, smooth, and extremely touchable. Some Canadians love the feel of their Corduroy fabric. Aquaforte is the newest addition. It’s water-resistant and stain-resistant, so it’s best for families with pets. 

Here’s a breakdown of which colours are available in which fabrics:

• Performance Fabric: Sunset Beige, Dream Gray, Mocha, and Storm Gray
• Chenille: Opal White, Night Sky
• Corduroy: Cypress Green, Dune
• Aquaforte: Snowdrift, Basalt, Limestone

If you aren’t sure which fabric and colour combination you want, you can always order free swatches to determine which works best in your living space. All covers are removable and machine-washable.

Assembly

You won’t need tools to put the Cozey Ciello together. This sofa features pieces that slide and clip together, with screws for the legs across all pieces. They fit together perfectly, so you don’t have to worry about them sliding apart during use. The clips and interlocking parts are extremely durable, and it’s easy to put the sofa together by yourself or with a second person.

Trials and Warranty

You can try the Cozey Ciello for 30 days from the day it arrives at your door. If it isn’t the right size or you don’t like how it feels, you can send it back for free (for a full refund). Keep the original packaging handy to make sure that you can send it back if needed, and always make sure that the sofa is in good condition.

Without the original packaging (or if your sofa is damaged), you may be charged for your return. If you keep the sofa, you’ll have a full 5-year warranty that protects against manufacturing defects and material problems.

Who is the Cozey Ciello For?

• Canadians with larger spaces. The Cozey Ciello can be changed to fit any space, so those with larger spaces will finally have couches that fit properly.
• Those who like supportive, comfortable couches. The medium-firm cushions have enough cloud-like cushion for comfort, with deep seating and supportive foams.
• Families with pets and children. The covers on this sofa are removable, machine washable, and replaceable if needed.

Who Should Avoid the Cozey Ciello? 

• Those who want a leather sofa. Though there are a lot of fabric options available for the Cozey Ciello, it doesn’t come in leather.

Alternative Option

The Cozey Ciello has a lot of customization options, colours, and fabrics, but it doesn’t come in any leather options. If you want a modular leather sofa, consider the Cozey Altus. It comes in a few different leather options to add a touch of class to your living room.

Best Customization – Silk & Snow Aire

Best Customization
The Silk & Snow Aire introduces several new customization options, including overall width and seating depth.

• Materials: 9/10
• Colour Choices: 7/10
• Customization: 10/10
• Assembly: 9/10
• Modularity: 10/10
• Trials: 8/10
• Warranty: 10/10

Highlights

• Multiple new customization options
• Easy, tool-free assembly
• Stain-resistant covers that are removable and machine washable

“I loved being able to fully customize the Silk & Snow Aire, right down to the width of the seat cushions.”

— Slumber.ca Verified Sofa Review (Silk & Snow Aire)

Materials and Construction

This sofa uses a variety of materials to create a comfortable lounging experience. The frame is made with kiln-dried wood, while the seat cushions are made with 2.0 lb memory foam. This is some of the same foam used in Silk & Snow’s comfortable mattresses. The springs within the cushions are sag-resistant and hold up well over time.

Finally, the back cushions are filled with a down-alternative cushion fill to make them pillowy and soft. The fabric covering the cushions (and all other parts of the sofa) is a stain-resistant upholstery fabric that is extremely durable and can handle lots of abuse.

Customization Options

There are several customization options for the Silk & Snow Aire, including a few options that we’ve never seen before. Like all modular sofas, you can choose the number of modules you want for your sofa or sectional. There are pre-set configurations, but you can choose as many seats as you need to create your dream couch.

Aside from the fabric colour, you can also choose the arm style (Square or Angled), the seating depth (29.75″ or 37.75″), or the overall width. The overall width refers to the entire size of the configuration. When you choose the larger option, some seats will be wider and some will be the standard size. The size options here depend on the configuration you choose. You can also add an ottoman to make your living room complete.

Colour and Fabric Choices

There is a single fabric choice for the Silk & Snow Aire. This is a smooth, comfortable upholstery fabric that feels great. It’s stain-resistant, too. There are only four colour options, and all are neutrals. You can choose between Ivory White, Soft Cream, Warm Taupe, and Desert Sand for all pieces of your sofa. All of the add-ons and modules will come in the colour you choose.

Assembly

This sofa can be put together with no tools. All of the pieces slide and screw together for an effortless attachment that doesn’t drift apart during use. Each piece is fully modular, so you don’t have to worry about matching up the different parts. You can configure the pieces however you want without worrying about getting them right. 

Trials and Warranty

When the Silk & Snow Aire arrives at your home, you’ll have 30 days to see if it’s the right option for you. If it isn’t, you can return it for a full refund. This gives you plenty of time to see if the size and options that you chose work for you. If you find any issues with them, don’t hesitate to reach out to the company to initiate a return during this period. 

When you keep the sofa, you’ll have access to a full 5-year warranty that covers material defects, manufacturing errors, and more.

Who is the Silk & Snow Aire For?

• Canadians whose space needs may change. You don’t have to worry about buying a forever sofa, as the Aire is completely modular for whatever life changes you go through.
• Those who want control over every aspect of their sofa. You can customize nearly every part of this sofa, including the arms, width, depth, and colour.
• Families with pets. These cushions are stain-resistant. The slip covers can be removed and machine-washed when needed.

Who Should Avoid the Silk & Snow Aire? 

• Those who want more colours. There are only four colours available in a single fabric style.

Alternative Option

The Silk & Snow Aire is only available in one fabric option and four colours. If you want more selection, whether that’s fabrics or colours, consider choosing the Cozey Ciello. It offers 4 different fabric options with 12 colours across them.

Best Leather – Cozey Altus

Best Leather
You don't often see modular sofas with leather covers, which makes this comfortable sofa stand out to us.

• Materials: 10/10
• Colour Choices: 8/10
• Customization: 9/10
• Assembly: 9/10
• Modularity: 9/10
• Trials: 9/10
• Warranty: 10/10

Highlights

• Available in three fabric options, including leather
• Fully modular
• Arm style, ottoman, and chaise available

“We love our leather sectional. It’s so easy to move the pieces around when we need a change.”

— Slumber.ca Verified Mattress Review (Cozey Altus)

Materials and Construction

This sofa uses a kiln-dried larch frame for stability. It’s a lightweight wood that remains sturdy after years of use. The seat cushions are made with multiple layers of foam, including D35 high-density foam, medium-density foam, and super soft foams that work together to create a medium feel. The back cushion is made with a Polyfoam blend that creates comfort and support.

Customization Options

The Cozey Altus is a customizable modular sofa, but it doesn’t use as many customization options as some of the other sofas on our list. You can customize your arm type (sloped or standard). While you used to be able to choose your leg finish, you can no longer do so. All Cozey Altus sofas come with walnut wood legs. 

However, you can still choose to get a chaise for one of your seats, as well as a matching ottoman. You can choose your configuration, as well as the modules you want, along with the fabric and colour you prefer.

Colour and Fabric Choices

There are three fabric choices for this sofa. You can choose Velvet, a soft, pet-friendly fabric with a silky finish. Performance Fabric is abrasion-resistant and machine-washable. Meanwhile, Altus also offers top-grain leather, a 100% leather finish with semi-aniline dye to create different colours. The leather option is the only one that is not machine washable. 

There are a total of 7 colours available across these different fabrics. Here are the colours available for each fabric option:

• Velvet – Emerald
• Performance Fabric – Latte, Slate, Deep Sea, Fog
• Leather – Amber, Onyx

If you aren’t sure which colour and fabric option is best for you, you can order fabric swatches to get a better feel for which option you want.

Assembly

Cozey Altus assembles easily without the use of tools. While some of the pieces need a specific configuration, most can be swapped around to make whatever size and shape you need for your space. It’s easy to screw on the legs, snap the pieces together, and get comfortable. The pieces won’t migrate away from each other during use, so they are securely attached even without tools.

Trials and Warranty

You can try this sofa for a full 30 days before you decide if it works for you. If you need something different, you can return it for a full refund during this time. Make sure to keep the original packaging and keep the sofa clean to be eligible for return. If the sofa is not returned in sanitary condition (or without the original packaging), you may need to pay a return fee. 

The sofa is subject to a full 5-year warranty. This warranty covers material defects, manufacturing issues, and a range of other problems that you may run into. For more information about the warranty, make sure to check out the Cozey website.

Who is the Cozey Altus For?

• Those who want a leather sofa. The leather cushion cover option is perfect for those who need a leather sofa.
• Canadians who want to wash their cushion covers. All fabric options (except leather) can be machine-washed at home.
• Users who want a modern aesthetic. This modern sofa is lifted off the floor, with plenty of space underneath for the modern aesthetic.

Who Should Avoid the Cozey Altus? 

• Canadians who want full customization. This sofa doesn’t offer as many customization options as some of the others on our list.

Alternative Option

This sofa has a classic, modern aesthetic that might not work for some Canadians. If you prefer a deep, comfortable lounging couch, consider the Cozey Ciello or the Silk & Snow Aire. While they don’t have leather options, they offer deeper seats if you want them for a more comfortable experience.

Comparing the Best Modular Sofas in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of modular sofas? 

Modular sofas are easy to put together and simple to change. If you find that you need a larger sofa (or a smaller one), you can add or remove modules to fit your space and your needs. It’s simple to change things up without buying a whole new sofa.

How does a modular couch work?

A modular sofa uses various modules to create the size and shape you want. You can choose to create a standard sofa or sectional, and you can even expand your sofa if you ever need to increase your seating or change it up to fit your space.

How do you connect a modular sofa?

While modular sofas are all different, most connect by sliding the pieces together. They should slide together into brackets on the side of each piece, so there are no tools required to assemble your modular sofa.

Can you reconfigure a modular sofa easily?

It’s easy to take a modular sofa apart and put it back together again in a new configuration. If you order additional pieces, it still won’t take long to get to the setup you want.

What is a fully modular sofa?

A fully modular sofa is made up of multiple pieces, or modules, that can be arranged in various ways. When a sofa is fully modular, these pieces can be arranged in near limitless ways to create the modular sofa of your dreams.