IKEA Vs. Costco: Who Has The Better Sectional With Storage?

When you're looking for some new furniture, you may want to consider a sectional for your living room. This offers versatility in the layout, letting you rearrange the seating to match the space. Our House Digest survey showed that sectionals are the most popular sofa style among our readers. If you pair the sectional with an ottoman, you gain a footrest and some storage, making this combination a highly popular choice.

Because sectionals are quite expensive, you might struggle to find one that fits in your budget. Fortunately, you can save some money when purchasing a sectional and ottoman combination when you stick with two retailers that are well-known for offering low prices, IKEA and Costco. Both Costco and IKEA have techniques that keep their prices low on all kinds of products, including furniture.

To try to help you decide whether IKEA or Costco has a better sectional with an ottoman storage option, we compared two similar pieces of furniture with four seats and an L-shaped design. If you're interested in saving money, the Thomasville Langdon Sectional with Ottoman from Costco is the better choice at about $1,500 with delivery and setup included. The FINNALA sectional costs about $2,299 at IKEA, and you must purchase the FINNALA ottoman with storage separately for about $359 . If IKEA offers delivery and assembly in your area, you'd have to pay extra for those services.

However, price isn't everything. The Costco Thomasville Langdon Sectional and matching ottoman has a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 from customer reviews on the Costco website. One Costco reviewer appreciated the free delivery and assembly service, but the comfort of the sofa stood out even more. Another customer said that the sectional and ottoman were similar in quality to furniture that would cost twice as much. However, one negative reviewer said the furniture's stitching was pulling loose after only a few weeks of use, so they took advantage of Costco's risk-free return policy. YouTube reviewer Toovanchi used the Costco sectional and ottoman for nine months and said the furniture remained comfortable and highly durable, and it exceeded expectations in terms of its condition after months of use.

At the IKEA website, the Finnala sectional has a 4.1-star rating from customers. One positive reviewer said the sectional continues to look great and offer excellent comfort after several years of owning it. The reviewer also purchased separate covers to protect the upholstery. YouTube reviewer Tori Better at Home said the ability to remove the covers is a big advantage, especially when you want to wash them. The ottoman has a 4.4-star rating on the IKEA website. One customer reviewer loved the large storage area inside the ottoman and the build quality of the furniture.