Most couches are boring. People are terrified to experiment with the central furnishing of their living room, so traditional styles are incredibly common. If stepping outside of the box is of any interest, it’s time to check out these fantastical couches that turn any living room into a major topic of conversation.

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Some couches are maybe a little too creative. These examples are a bit exotic, but at least they look comfortable.

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Here are some slick couches that fit a range of interior design styles. Whether a houseowner is a world traveler, a car fanatic, or just wants to always have a friend on the couch with them, these couches work!

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If modern design is still not crazy enough, try some of these kooky couch designs out. Wires, monsters, and industrial materials form the basis for some of the strangest couch designs around.

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These couches are a great way to freshen up a living room. Turn typical on its head and create a living room with a hint of the wild to it.

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Some modern couches seem more like play sets than serious furnishing, but there’s definitely a market for these interesting designs.

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Sick of filling the living room with lamps? Here’s an elegant solution… light up the couch!

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If checks are bouncing, it’s time to consider a DIY couch option. Favored by college students everywhere, this home furnishing alternative is a great way to set up an empty apartment without breaking the bank.

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There’s no better way to watch True Blood or Twilight than a coffin couch. These couches are a stellar way to integrate a macabre, gothic sensibility to any living room.