Corner Sofa Buying Guide

With a range of different types of sofas on the market, choosing the right sofa style can be daunting. We’ve looked at some of the reasons why you should consider choosing a corner sofa.

Save space

Corner sofas allow you to utilise your floor space, while maximising seating by making the most of corners in your rooms.

Ample seating

Corner sofas provide lots of seating without the use of extra chairs like more traditional sofas sometimes require. One of the best things about a corner sofa is how sociable they are, whether you’re hosting a games night, watching a film or just chatting with friends and family the layout of a corner sofa helps bring people together and encourages conversation and engagement.

Make use of your living space

A corner sofa can help make your living space look bigger and more spacious, as when used in a corner they help open up more floor space and utilise otherwise dead space.

Create living spaces in open plan homes

Corner sofas are a great choice if you have an open plan home as they can create a divide for the living room portion of your room. In an open plan house, each space can become jumbled and multi-use – having a corner sofa can add a little bit of structure to the space by creating a living space while still keeping the feeling of spacious and airy an open plan home brings.

What to consider when buying a corner sofa?

Before investing in your corner sofa, we’ve put together some things you should consider, to make the process easily and more seamless.

Size

Think about the size of your space and the size of the corner sofa you are planning on choosing. A corner sofa that is too small can get easily swallowed up by the space, making your room look empty, on the other hand choosing a corner sofa that is too big for your room can make a room feel cluttered and claustrophobic. When placing a sofa, we recommend that there is 2-3 feet of space around the sofa for people to easily navigate round the sofa.

Left of right hand corner sofa

When choosing a left or right hand corner sofa, think of the room and space you’re planning on putting the sofa. Think about doorways, existing furniture and the flow of the room. You want to ensure the side you choose isn’t disrupting any walkway or blocking any doors. Think about your tv placement and what angle would be best when watching tv.

Measurements

Measuring is crucial when investing in a sofa to ensure it fits correctly. Measure your space and where you plan on putting your sofa. Remember to measure the height, width and depth of the space you have. Again, we recommend adding some space to your measurements to account for walking room around the sofa.

Placement

Will your corner sofa be pushed up against the wall? Or will it be placed in the middle of a living space? The placement of your sofa can change the feel of the space completely as well as determine the best size sofa.