The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Corner Sofa

Taking up less space and creating a luxurious, comfortable feel to a room the corner sofa is the stylish, modern sister of the three-piece suite.  Buying a corner sofa can be an overwhelming task with all the options and considerations. Here, we break down the top factors to account for from measuring your space to selecting the right fabric.

Why a Corner Sofa?

• Space: it can help to make the most of limited space by providing seating for multiple people while taking up less floor space than separate chairs or sofas
• Atmosphere: a corner sofa can create a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for relaxing with family or friends
• Relax: space to stretch your legs out, get cozy and relax

Measure and Then Measure Again

Measuring your space carefully is crucial, especially when buying such a large piece of furniture. An excellent way to make sure you’re 100% happy with the dimensions of your sofa is to mark out the space it would take up using masking tape. This way you can get an accurate sense of the space that would be left for walkways, doors opening and other pieces of furniture.

You will find a diagram with the dimensions of each sofa on the product page.

Which Way are You Facing?

When it comes to corner sofas, there are three main types to choose from: left-hand facing, right-hand facing, and symmetrical. When choosing which kind will suit your space consider footfall and positioning in relation to key elements of the room such as doors, windows and a television. 

Don’t Forget Fabrics

Finally, consider the fabric of your new corner sofa. Depending on your household’s needs you may want a harder-wearing, more stain-resistant fabric. For families, we recommend something from our Chicago range that comes with a hydrophobic coating. For something more tactile try our Ferguson range which comes in soft structure cord chenille.

Whatever your style preference or needs, we have a wide range of options of corner sofas here at Abakus Direct, you can browse them here.