L shaped sofas

How to Pick the Best Type of Corner Sofa?

Corner sofas look fantastic in any interior. They are what we call convenient furniture. Thanks to their space-maximizing shape, they fit even into the smallest rooms' corners, creating the cosiness that you are looking for without looking overly bulky or closing up the space in your room.

Their form makes them very functional and comfortable to the user. Also, in our online shop, you can order from a wide selection of fabrics and designs. This allows you to choose the colour, structure, and style to match your living room perfectly.

What's more, each corner sofa is crafted with a unique and distinguishable character that sets itself apart from the rest of the items yet fits in well into the overall decor. They all come with a variety of soft pillows and finishing elements carefully crafted with great attention to detail.

However, all these options can also make the buying quite challenging. There is so much more to sofas than just dimensions and colour. That's why we have comprised the following guidelines on buying the best one.

What's Your Room's Current Design?

Will your room style fit the sofa, or do you want the sofa to fit your room? If you have recently redecorated your living room or your entire home, then it might be easier to determine the type of corner sofa you are looking for. If not, you will need to think about the colours and what you want to achieve.

If you want to make your l-shaped sofa the centrepiece of your room, you will need to adjust everything around it to match its style. If this is your case, then you have more flexibility around the sofa you buy. Technically, you only need to pick the corner where you want to place the seats and worry about the other things later.

L-Shaped Sofas Guidelines

Here are some things to consider when it comes to shopping for corner sofas. Follow the tips below to choose a corner sofa that fits your interiors and is based on your preferences.

How Will You Use Your Corner Sofa?

Where precisely will you position your sofa, and how will you or your visitors use it?

As an example, you might be planning on placing your new sofa to complement a home theatre setup. This means that it will be used for hours at a time. For this, you need a type of corner sofa that will provide you with the ultimate comfort. This can be added cushion, more pillows, wide construction and so on. 

In this case, you may want to get a fabric corner sofa that is more durable than a leather one. This is also recommended if you have pets at home. Pick a thick fabric that can withstand the constant wear and tear and won't require as much maintenance as the leather. 

On the other hand, if you are buying a sofa more like a decor piece, you have wider options for choosing the colours, fabric, style, and more. 

How Many People Will Use the Corner Sofa?

This will largely determine the amount of comfort your sofa provides. 

Chaise sofas and three-seaters look great in a room, but nothing compares to corner models when it comes to size and maximising space. If a lot of family members will be using the sofa at once or you often have guests over, then this type of furniture is your solution. 

Some people even use corner sofas in their guest room as they look stylish, or can be made into a bed.

How Robust Do You Want Your Corner Sofa to Be?

Of course, every corner sofa must be robust enough and last long. Even if you are on a budget, you don't want to cut on price when it comes to these products. Sofas are a long-term investment that everyone in the house will use, so quality comes first. 

Apart from the construction and frames, the other thing you need to think about is the material it is made of and its finish. We have already discussed choosing the right material to your needs and requirements.

Additionally, consider getting harder wearing sofa cushions that will provide the needed support and withstand the daily wear and tear.

Other Preferences You Might Have

If you have any medical issues, you might want to consider a specific type of sofa that won't worsen your condition. For instance, if you are suffering from back pain, look for corner sofas with a variety of cushion fillings and more support for your back. 

Additionally, if you are allergic to something inside the cushions or the sofa's construction, sneezing every 5 minutes won't be fun! If you have allergies, do your research and opt for foam products instead. 

Size Constraints That You Need to Consider

Sofas take plenty of space, and they are bulky pieces of furniture. Even if you plan to centre the room around the sofa, you may still find yourself with constraints regarding size in order not to completely close off the room. 

You might even have to slightly compromise on comfort in case your living room is small. 

Additionally, don’t get caught into room measurements only. Think about fitting the sofa through your doors. Probably there are at least two doors through which the entire corner sofa has to pass with those carrying it, so measure correctly so that there are no unpleasant surprises later on. This is especially important when you order a sofa online.

Types of Floors

When you shop for any type of living room couches, you need to consider the type of your floors too. If you have wooden floors, you might want to check the construction of the sofa more closely because, in the long run, it might damage the wood. 

Even the most stable couches move over time, and once it’s time to replace the old sofa, you will find yourself with scratch marks on the floor. You can get a rug underneath the sofa as protection from the scratchings. 

In case you already have a carpet on your floor, then you might notice the sofa is crushing your carpet fibres. To prevent this, you can use a rug in-between to reduce the imprint that the couch leaves on the carpet.

The Benefits of Corner Sofas

Corner sofas don’t just look majestic and elegant, they come with a plethora of practical functions too. You use every inch of them, and you maximise the rest of the room by replacing multiple seating pieces of furniture for just one. 

If you have an open plan living area, you can easily divide your room with a corner sofa so that you don’t stop the natural flow of the open plan, but you still have a better organisation of the space. 

At Sena Home Furniture, you will find corner sofas with a different range of seats for everyone’s needs. From three-seaters up, we offer products that everyone will love. 

Check our catalogue and find your ideal L-shaped sofa!