TikTok is a hub for furniture hacks and decorating ideas. Whether you’re planning a DIY project or renovating your house, there’s always something new to discover. TikTok Shop works the same way. It serves up unique, trendy items too alluring to pass up. The latest to surface is the boneless couch trend, and it’s driving the internet crazy. The puzzling name is just part of the appeal. The term ‘boneless’ leans into the widespread beauty trend on TikTok and refers to minimal or pared-down. But what does that have to do with furniture?

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Boneless couches feature

no hard frame, offering

soft, pillowy comfort

Lightweight and portable,

these sofas are perfect

for small apartments

Modular designs allow flexible

arrangements to suit

any decor style

Unboxing resembles mattress-in-a-box,

expanding into full

size after delivery

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Knowing the origin of the term, it’d be easy to think that a boneless couch is a sofa inspired by minimalist design. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In the case of the couch, boneless is much more literal. Instead of being built on a frame and surrounded by fluffy cushions and pillows, it’s frame-free and ‘boneless.’

@spriyoo

Finally bought the viral boneless sectional sofa, this thing is so dope 😂 #bonelesscouch #sofa #couch #furniture #oviosfurniture #livingroomdecor

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This furniture phenomenon has quickly become one of the most polarizing topics in interior design. With countless decor and furniture items, TikTok Shop is as popular as HomeGoods for decorating your home. It serves up unique and trendy items at affordable prices, deepening the allure and perpetuating the trend. The boneless couch is just the latest example, and its popularity proves that cheeky furniture trends still have a place in the design world.

At first glance, the boneless couch has an eerily similar look to the furniture trends that dominated the 1990s. In fact, reviews of these new-age sofas describe them as a mash-up between futons and beanbag chairs. They’re soft, lightweight, portable, and sensible in size. Given this, they are a popular choice for apartment dwellers. Not only do they offer comfortable seating for a crowd, they completely flip the idea of a traditional couch.

@kaganbrooks

I GOT THE VIRAL BONESLESS COUCH ✨ The cutest, easiest couch to set up! I’m obsessed with the style and color! #bonelesscouch #couch #homedecor #newhouse #livingroomdecor #tiktokshopcreatorpicks

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Still, unboxing the boneless couch is the thrill that has taken the internet by storm. Housed in two flat boxes, the sofa is compressed and designed to expand when released from the packaging. The concept is similar to the mattress-in-a-box. While most users note that it takes some time for it to fully expand, it ends up being more comfortable and durable than you’d think.

However, like most viral trends, the boneless couch has a sore spot: they’re not always cheap. The price point can range anywhere from $300 to $700, which is just as costly as a traditional couch. While a boneless couch may not be for everyone, it’s clear that the trend will be sticking around for a while.