In a luxurious home environment, a sofa is not generally just a piece of furniture—but is often a feature in the focal point for relaxation and socialising. Seating in high-end homes should be expertly crafted to offer both comfort and elegance. While selecting your ideal designer sofa, size is just one of the many factors to consider.
Do you need to add to your existing seating arrangement? Then a 2 seater sofa or a 3 seater sofa may suffice. Are you looking to seat a larger number of people? Then you may consider larger sofas, like a 6 seater. This guide will help determine the relevant aspects of these sofa ranges and the personalisation options available to you, so you can make an informed purchase.
With such a wide range of sizes available, selecting the perfect one for your home can feel overwhelming. It's not just about dimensions, but also about ensuring that any new addition complements the overall design and purpose of your space.
To avoid any missteps, focus first on understanding the exact needs of your room—whether you're enhancing a cosy corner or creating a grand gathering space. Working with an expert designer is highly advisable. Interior designers help narrow down choices, save you time and can offer guidance to make the buying process more streamlined, saving you time and effort.
While a single large sofa may seem appealing for additional seating, bulk is not always the best choice for the best setting for relaxation and interaction. In high-end modern interiors, the wrong size can disrupt the harmony of your lounge, so it’s best to consider what options are available.
Beyond particular styles, there are many types of sofa, settees, sofa beds, chaise longues and modular to name a few. Each will serve a different purpose in design and function. For instance, 2 seater sofas, also known as loveseats, are perfect for those looking to place a sofa in a cosy corner designed for comfort and intimacy. Sectional sofas or modular designs may also suit a corner, but provide a welcoming contour to a room ideal for lovely conversation.
In luxury homes, every piece of furniture should reflect both elegance and purpose. Instead of simply bowing to trends, focus on selecting a sofa that enhances your space the way you would like to experience it, sophistication need not only serve as an aesthetic consideration, but a practical one too. Opt for forms, colours and materials that resonate with you personally and let an expert designer present you with options that incorporate your tastes and maintain the stylistic cohesion of your home.
While the primary function of the sofa is for sitting, modern tastes tend toward multi-functionality, even in furniture.
Furniture designers continue to innovate with features for space-saving, enhanced comfort and multi-use rooms.
Modern sofas offer a range of highly desirable functions for the discerning individual. Sofas now come with integrated features like discreet storage built into the structure, reclining extensions for leg support, cleverly concealed table surfaces and bed conversions - designed to enhance comfort and convenience.
When selecting a new sofa, consider feature customisation to extract even more use from your furniture.
Bear in mind that features may have an impact on the size of the sofa.
No one wants a large piece of furniture that is challenging to rearrange.
Think about potential updates to your house and bear in mind that bulky furniture may narrow your options.
If you’re given to refreshing your living spaces, consider sectional or modular designs, which are far easier to arrange and offer a wider variety of layout options.
To really ensure that your furniture matches your levels of discernment, it’s hard to beat customisation or completely bespoke furniture.
Custom-fitted to your home and designed in every way to satisfy your desire, bespoke furniture is the go-to for interior designers working on personalised projects.
Now that you understand how to select the ideal sofa size for your space, let’s explore the dimensions of some of the trending designs. Whether you are considering a 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6-seater, each choice provides a unique comfort and functionality proposition. Though sizes may vary from one manufacturer to another, these dimensions are generally standard and are an excellent starting point.
These sofas are aimed at seating a smaller number of people and hence, smaller in size. In general, they are 170 cm to 225 cm in length and 120 cm to 180 cm in breadth. The height typically ranges from 30 cm to 40 cm from the floor.
A recommended method for approximating how a sofa will occupy space is to mark out the dimensions on the floor with masking tape in the intended layout. While this may not represent the full scope of your furniture, it is an effective way to get an idea of how much floor space will be required. Luxury design strikes a balance between commanding attention without overwhelming the room. Measure the doorways and hallways in your home and consider the flow of traffic around your furniture. Incorrect placement can create nooks that are difficult to access or block easy passage through a space.
Consider also that the length and breadth measurements of a sofa may inform you of its footprint on the floor, but may not take into account wide arms, lush curves, or angled designs. Measure the dimensions from arm to arm of the sofa to account for extra padding. Every centimetre counts. Measure the height of your seater sofa, taking into consideration the highest point, usually at the rear. You might place a length of tape from wall to wall or across a doorway to get an idea of the volume of space your sofa will occupy.
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