How to choose the dimensions of a corner sofa for the available space?

Matching the size of the corner sofa to the square footage of the room is very important not only for visual aspects, but also for functionality. The dimensions of the corner sofa should be selected in such a way that the furniture provides comfortable rest for all household members and fits harmoniously into the arrangement. We advise you how to skillfully determine the dimensions of the corner sofa depending on the available space.

Corner sofa dimensions – how to read the specification?

It is obvious that when choosing a corner sofa, you should pay attention to the dimensions of the corner. However, how to correctly read the parameters of individual products? The dimensions of a corner sofa – small or large – are always given using the following concepts:

• total width – specifies the distance between the outer edges together with the armrests and backrests;
• seat width – means only the size of the place intended for seating;
• total depth – is measured at the deepest point and means the distance from the outer side of the backrest to the edge of the seat;
• seat depth – means the size of the place intended for seating, from the inner side of the backrest to the edge of the seat;
• total height – is the dimension from the floor to the upper edge of the backrest;
• seat height – is the distance from the floor to the upper surface of the seat. It is most often from 45 cm to 50 cm, but some models are higher. It is worth paying attention to this parameter if you plan to place a high table next to a fashionable corner sofa;
• maximum height – applies to modular corner sofas that have adjustable headrests and indicates the range of adjustment; sleeping area – obviously, this parameter applies only to the dimensions of corner sofas with a sleeping function and indicates the size of the seat surface after unfolding the furniture.
• How to determine the dimensions of a corner sofa for a small room?

  The first step when choosing lounge furniture is to measure the available space. Carefully measure the room and determine how much space you can find for the sofa. Before you start selecting the right corner sofa models, answer a few basic questions:  

• What will be the function of the furniture?
• Will the sofa be used for sleeping, and if so, how many people will sleep on it?
• Is the fold-out function important?
• How many household members will use the sofa?

Even if you have little space, you will easily find a small corner sofa that will not disappoint you with its possibilities. Pay attention primarily to the depth of the seat, because it largely determines the comfort of rest. It should be adapted to the height of the household members and preferences – not everyone likes to snuggle up against the backrest. Most often, it is between 55 cm and 70 cm, but there are also much deeper models on the market. A good idea is to buy furniture with cushions that can be moved if necessary, increasing the depth of the seat, and thus the comfort of rest. The height of the backrest is equally important, which is responsible for supporting the adoption of the correct body position and supporting the spine in a comfortable position. Correctly selecting this dimension of the corner sofa can help avoid pain. It is therefore worth taking into account the height of the household members and ensuring that each of them can comfortably lean back. If you decide on a piece of furniture with a sleeping function, e.g. a U-shaped corner sofa, you must also pay attention to the way it is unfolded and the size of the furniture after unfolding. The mechanism should be intuitive and easy to use, and the mattress large enough to provide comfortable sleep. Remember to also check that after unfolding the sofa there will be enough space around it to move freely and that no element will clash with the furnishings.

Proportion of corner sofa dimensions to small spaces

Proportionate selection of the dimensions of the folding corner sofa to the size of the room in which the furniture will stand is crucial not only because of the visual aspect. An ineptly selected corner sofa can make it difficult for the household members to function and not fulfill its function properly. A sofa that is too large will overwhelm the interior and dominate the arrangement. On the other hand, too small dimensions of a corner sofa may mean that the furniture will not accommodate all the household members and will not provide the expected comfort. Additionally, it will give the impression of emptiness and uncoziness. Not only the ratio of the length and width of the furniture to the size of the room is important, but also the height proportion. For a room in a tenement house, you can safely choose a high corner sofa with adjustable headrests. On the other hand, in a lower room, a variant measuring approx. 80 cm will work better, which will optically enlarge the space.