Wednesday, 17 July 2024
If you’re thinking of buying a corner sofa, there are lots of benefits. This versatile sofa is a great way to maximise space in living areas.
Corner sofas are becoming increasingly popular, so we decided to examine this distinctively shaped sofa more closely. But are corner sofas a good idea? Put simply, yes! This piece of versatile furniture can be a great way to maximise space in your living room. Let's look at the benefits and what you need to consider when buying this type of stylish sofa.
What are the benefits of a corner sofa?
A corner sofa is either L-shaped or U-shaped and can be a great addition to compact homes, where space is at a premium. We’ve listed some advantages below:
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Extra seating for the whole family and guests
You’re unlikely to run out of seats with a corner sofa! You can fit several people on this type of sofa and even more children. Some corner sofas are also modular, so you can break the layout apart and move the interchangeable parts around.
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Easier to socialise when everyone’s seated
Corner sofas are social sofas. When you have friends or family to visit, you can sit together facing one another, making it much easier to chat. This is far better than everyone being sat all facing the same way on a line of seats.
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Enables you to stretch out your legs
An L or U-shaped corner sofa naturally provides chaise seating, giving you enough room to stretch out those legs. And the best bit of all? If you’re a couple you can both take advantage of the chaise seating by having your feet up at the same time!
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Extremely comfortable seating
Corner sofas are usually filled with deep foam padding, making them a supremely comfy piece of furniture. And, whether you choose to use your corner sofa to lie down or put your feet up, there’s no denying the power of chaise seating! -
Expands your living room
Although it might look like a bulky piece of furniture, don’t be fooled! The fact that you don’t have extra armchairs or more than one sofa actually maximises living space. Separate pieces of furniture can take up valuable room, while a corner sofa fits neatly against two walls. For larger rooms, use the sofa to cleverly divide up the space.
What are the disadvantages of a corner sofa?
A corner sofa has very few disadvantages, but you will need to consider two things: room layout and room size.
If your lounge is narrow or an odd shape, then a corner sofa might not be suitable. You need to make sure you can easily walk around this furniture item and access any doorways. An L-shaped corner sofa is usually a three-seater with the third seat in the corner. So, if your room is small and square, a U-shaped sofa might be a better option. Carefully measure the space before you buy this type of furniture.
Corner sofa beds
Did you know you can buy a corner sofa bed too? Corner sofa beds offer multiple possibilities for chaise seating and sleeping solutions. Depending on the model, this type of sofa bed often comes with a pull-out bed section. But due to its practical, corner-shaped design, this type of sofa is usually easy to sleep on without the bed function being used.
If you haven’t got room for a corner sofa, consider a three-seater chaise sofa bed with storage instead. The chaise seat hints at a corner sofa design but is more compact if you’re really tight on space. And you’ll get the benefit of an extra bed and hidden storage too.
A corner sofa is the perfect addition to the modern home. It’s a clever space-saving solution for most living room sizes. For big families and friendship groups, corner sofas are also a great way to come together for movie or box set marathons. Hopefully, we’ve given you enough guidance to help you make an informed decision about your furniture purchase. And we also hope you’ll be enjoying all the benefits of a corner sofa in the months ahead too.
COMING SOON! We’ll have a brand-new range of corner sofas for you to choose from. In the meantime, check out our vast range of comfy and versatile sofas. If you need advice, speak to our friendly customer service team or use our online web chat tool.
