If you’ve had a child within the last seven years, you’re likely all too familiar with the ‘play couch.’ No, not the on-its-last-legs number you’ve relegated to your basement; this creation, an assemblage of oversized foam blocks, was designed to keep kids off your furniture. The pieces could be rearranged, making it an easy sell for fostering imaginative play—it’s a fort! A rocket ship! A low-risk American Ninja Warrior course!
But, as every iteration emerged, one thing remained: It was also, kind of…an eyesore. Well, the play couch has officially gotten a glow-up, courtesy of House of Noa’s new soft furniture line.
The seats themselves are sleek and modern, with curved backs and arms that add a layer of coziness—and separate the brand, design-wise, from its almost LEGO brick-like competition. And, more than that, they’re available in more than 30 fabrics and colorways, from cuddly (yet sophisticated) bouclé to stripes and toile patterns that feel befitting a Nancy Meyers movie.
