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Nordic Scandinavian and mid-century modern interiors are top favourites amongst homeowners these days. Clean lines, wooden tones, and light neutral colours bring out the best characteristics of these interior styles.
We love how a living room feels cosy instantly by hosting a great sofa centerpiece. The right sofa brings out the warmth in a Scandinavian or Japandi home.
Also, be sure to read our how to buy sofa guide before you start sofa shopping!
Of course, you can replace your sofa and refresh your living room without busting your bank account.
10 Cheap Sofas Under $500
Here are 10 best cheap sofas that are classy, stylish, and will fit into modern Scandi homes. Most importantly, the sofas listed here are all pretty value-for-money at wallet-friendly prices under $500.
| Cheap Sofa Sets | Price |
|---|---|
| Jiji Hiace 2 Seater Sofa | $169 |
| Fortytwo Lacel Sofa Bed with Cushions | $175.90 |
| Fortytwo Mizu 2 Seater Leathaire Sofa Tatami | $279 |
| Jiji Carter 2 Seater Bench | $299 |
| Bedandbasics Rayne Sofa Bed | $339 |
| IKEA LINANÄS 2-seat Sofa | $349 |
| Hipvan Rikku 3 Seater Sofa | $399 |
| Fortytwo Maryn 2 Seater Sofa | $480 |
| Addin Nordic Modern Curved Fabric Sofa | $490 |
| Megafurniture Uno Storage Sofa Bed | $499 |
| Bedandbasics Leuven L Shaped Fabric Sofa | $499 |
Jiji Hiace 2 Seater Sofa, $169
A classic Danish sofa design inspired by the legendary chair designer, Hans J Wegner, this sofa features a distinctive wooden frame for both the armrests and legs. You can opt to upgrade the cushioned fabric upholstery seats to a faux leather material and colour of your choice.
In Jiji's Hiace series, you will also find a one seater sofa armchair to make a sofa set for your living room.
Hiace 2 Seater Sofa is on sale at $169, available in blue and chestnut colours on Jiji.
Fortytwo Lacel Sofa Bed with Cushions, $175.90
On the Lacel sofa bed, you will find two matching throw cushions (included). What’s great about this sofa bed is the clean lines, simple colours, and tidy design that will go easy on the eyes.
When opened up to a sofa bed, you'll get a pretty large makeshift bed fit for an adult or two children.
Lacel sofa bed with cushions is retailing from $175.90, and comes in taupe grey and dark blue colours on Fortytwo.
Fortytwo Mizu 2 Seater Leathaire Sofa Tatami, $279
For those who prefer sitting on the floor like the Japanese do, then you cannot go wrong with a floor sofa, which is essentially an elevated version of a tatami straw mat.
Fortytwo's Mizu sofa is packed with polyester fibre and foam fillings for a comfortably plush and cushy lounge experience. The leathaire upholstery comes with enhanced breathability suitable for warmer weather. On the outside of the armrests, you will find storage pockets to stow your remote controls and a journal just fine.
What’s great is the reclining mechanisms on the armrests, giving you the perfect angle to rest your head on without an additional pillow.
Mizu 2 seater leathaire sofa tatami costs $279, and and comes in colours light grey and tawny on Fortytwo.
Jiji Carter 2 Seater Bench, $299
If traditional cushioned sofas do not appeal to you, then maybe the minimalist and airy Carter bench will be up your alley. Beautifully framed in Malaysian oak wood from armrest and around to the back in a soft curved design, this Jiji Carter bench comes with fabric upholstered seats for extra comfort.
The Carter bench is pretty versatile and will fit both living and dining spaces. This Jiji Carter sofa also comes in a one seater lounge chair option so you can complete the sofa set.
Carter 2 Seater bench is available at $299 on Jiji.
Bedandbasics Rayne Sofa Bed, $339
The attention to detail in the Rayne sofa bed is clear in its upholstery piping design along the armrest, as well the button-tufted backrest. When turned into a sofa bed, the armrests can also be easily removed for a spacious surface to lounge on.
For families with pets and children, this water-repellent fabric sofa may just solve all your pee, stainsm and milk spill problems.
Rayne sofa bed is retailing at $339, comes in dark and light grey colours on Bedandbasics.
IKEA LINANÄS 2-seat Sofa, $349
Even though IKEA is known for its low-cost and well-made products, the Swedish furniture retailer doesn't scrimp on its quality and warranty (reasonably). For example, it provides a 10-year guarantee on this LINANÄS sofa. Upholstered in a durable polyester material with a smooth weave called the Vissle fabric, this two seater sofa is made and packaged to be convenient for you to bring home in just a car.
There is so much to love about the simple yet sophisticated look of this sofa, as the curved edges brings about a form of comfort for the users.
LINANÄS 2-seat sofa costs $349, comes in beige and dark grey colours from Ikea.
Hipvan Rikku 3 Seater Sofa, $399
If you prefer a charming leather look instead, then the Rikku sofa is the one for you. Elegantly framed with wooden rails, this sofa exudes a refined Japandi aesthetic from the front to the back. The airy and light frame is cleverly contrasted with generous and plush cushions which you will be invited to lounge in.
In the Rikku series, you will also find an ottoman that you can add for extra seating and it works great as a footest too.
Rikku 3 seater sofa is available at $399 on Hipvan.
Fortytwo Maryn 2 Seater Sofa, $480
If you prefer vibrant spaces that you could wake up to with positivity and a smile on your face, it would be this. Fortytwo's Maryn sofa was playfully designed with backrests of varying heights. One of the armrests was even removed and replaced with a cute little rounded side table, too.
To complete the jovial and whimsical look, Fortytwo also included a cheery bright yellow throw cushion in the set. When assembling the sofa, you can choose to place the mini side table on the left or right.
Maryn 2 seater sofa retails for $480, and and comes in tiffany blue and light grey colours on Fortytwo.
Addin Nordic Modern Curved Fabric Sofa, $490
Delicate, soft, and gentle. This Addin Nordic Modern curved sofa is right smack on trend with the curvy interior design fad that's been going around in Singapore. This beige curved sofa softens and lightens up the entire living space with its dreamy and cloudy look and feel.
Get this in a matching sofa set, as the Nordic curved sofa comes in one, two, and three-seater options.
Nordic modern curved fabric sofa costs $490, and comes in colours beige, dark grey, and green on Addin.
Megafurniture Uno Storage Sofa Bed, $499
Trendy soft curves? Check. Storage? Check. Convertible sofa bed? Check.
Well, here's a multi-tasking sofa that looks the part too. Megafurniture's Uno sofa bed suits a small 2-room or 3-room HDB or condominium. It also comes with a matching grey throw cushion for a little extra comfort during TV time. Otherwise, stow it away in the seat storage compartment.
Uno storage sofa bed is retailing at $499 on Megafurniture.
Bedandbasics Leuven L Shaped Fabric Sofa, $499
So here's the deal about L-shaped sofas. They typically comes with a fixed left or right configuration for the chaise module. However, Bedandbasics' Leuven sofa was designed with a flexible and modular ottoman so you can switch up the configuration any time.
The possibilities with a modular ottoman are endless - apart from the typical L-shaped sofa configuration, you can even place the ottoman right in the middle as a console table for snacks and drinks. When the ottoman is separated, it becomes an extra seat.
Leuven L shaped fabric sofa costs $499 on Bedandbasics.