Ktaxon Chenille Sectional Sofa, $400 (was $860) at Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart. The sofa has a plush, billowy look that immediately invites you to sit back and relax.

Otherwise, more luxe materials like bouclé, linen or chenille will probably run you upwards of $3,000 for a sectional. Either way, if you’re looking for something compact and apartment-friendly ...