How to choose a corner sofa?
A corner sofa is usually the biggest piece in the living room, so two mistakes cost the most: the wrong side (left instead of right) and not getting it through the door. If you sort those two out at the start, the rest is a matter of taste. Here they are in order.
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First check that it will fit through the door
Before you fall for a model and a colour, measure the front door, the hallway and the stairs to the room. A sofa is carried in tilted on its side, so the diagonal matters too, from the top corner of the backrest to the front armrest. Narrow doors are a common reason a sofa is sent back.
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Left or right: stand in front of it
Face the sofa as if you were about to sit down. If the longer part (the chaise) is on your right, it is usually a right-hand corner sofa, and if it is on your left, it is a left-hand one. Choose the side according to where the door, window and TV are, so the chaise doesn't block the way or the view.
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Choose the shape and size to suit the room
A classic L-shaped corner sofa fits best into a corner and into smaller rooms. A U shape needs a large, open space. Measure the room and leave space to walk through. The sofa must not “eat” the whole room or block the door.
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Choose the upholstery to suit who uses the room
If you have kids or pets, choose durable fabrics (microfibre, or a removable washable cover) or leather, which wipes clean and doesn't collect hair. Velour and velvet are prettier, but more sensitive to stains. With fabric, feel free to ask about its wear resistance.
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Get a sofa bed if you often have guests
If you sometimes need a bed too, a corner sofa with a sleeping function solves that without extra furniture. If it will be opened every day, check the mechanism and the thickness of the mattress. For occasional guests, a simpler one is enough.
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