Is your sofa the right size for your living room? George Clark revealed that when the size and shape of a sofa is not suitable for your living room, it can be a disservice to your living room.
Choosing the right sofa size, or measuring the size of the sofa, is very important to achieve a harmonious living room. Having invested in one of the best sofas, you don’t want to compromise your space.
Speaking to Ideal Home about his work as a Sofology ambassador, The Amazing Spaces presenter George Clarke says: ‘You need to get one’ [a sofa] This is the right size for your room. I know this sounds really obvious but too often I’ve seen people put oversized sofas in small spaces. Sometimes that can be at the expense of the rest of the room.
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“It has to be the right size and it has to be the right height because you can get sofas of different heights.” I actually like single seater chairs with very high backs because they feel like they’re giving you a hug but you still have to get the size and size right. You have to get the right height and the right depth. I love deep sofas but they don’t always work in some small spaces.’
If you have a small living room, a large or deep sofa can make it feel smaller, overwhelming the room rather than enhancing it as a comfortable space. George also mentions that the color and material of the sofa are also very important. You want to choose styles and materials that reflect your style but also provide comfort.
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How to avoid this couch mistake
Fortunately, there are some tips that can help you avoid making this couch mistake. “When choosing a sofa, the first thing you need to do is evaluate the space your new sofa will sit in — floor space plus door frames and openings — so you know what dimensions your sofa will need to squeeze into as well as what it will fit,” says Chris Manalo, creative lead at Atkin & Thyme. How much floor space can it cover?
‘You may need your sofa to walk up the stairs, in which case you’ll need to note the dimensions of your stairwell. To get around any smaller doorways, you may need a design with removable legs for example.’
“Next, check how high and deep you want your sofa to be. Look at the windows inside the room to see how high you want it to be as well as any other obstacles that will affect your decision. If you have a particularly small room, you may want to look at A sofa without any arms or a large two-seater sofa instead of a two- or three-seater sofa.’
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Not only can a sofa be very large, it can also be very small, explains Lena Jirasinska, head of products and displays at Barker & Stonehouse: “A sofa that feels lost or unimportant within a room may be too small. Ideally, it should The sofa should be well balanced with the size of the space and other furniture.
“For larger rooms, consider combining smaller sofas with complementary furniture such as armchairs or a sofa to effectively fill the visual space. Also check wall and furniture placement. The size of the sofa relative to the walls and other focal pieces can help guide its fit. If there is plenty If there is empty wall space or the sofa doesn’t anchor the room, adding larger coffee tables or rugs can also make up for a smaller sofa.’
If a new sofa is on your Christmas wish list, take time to evaluate your space so that it brings you joy, not trouble, when it arrives.
