When buying new furniture, most people pay attention exclusively to its appearance, imagining how it will fit into the interior. Some take into account the comfort of the seats and the serviceability of the sofa's transformation mechanism, forgetting about the size of the upholstered furniture. However, it is the dimensions that you should pay attention to first of all, because the product must fit in the place intended for it in specific rooms, providing sufficient comfort for those sitting.
To correctly calculate the dimensions of specific upholstered furniture, some indicators are taken into account. For example, you need to maintain a certain distance between people sitting so that they feel comfortable. However, the abundance of models and different standards are often confused, so it is worth understanding them in more detail.
Double upholstered furniture
A two-seat sofa can be a small compact model. The length varies from 150 to 250 cm, depth - from 90 cm. It should be noted that miniature models are most often not intended for proper rest. In the premium segment, these are beautiful sofas for offices, billiard rooms, halls, or for an additional soft area in the living room. In our model range you can choose compact sofas with a built-in full-fledged sleeping place. Furniture for lying down is at least 2 meters, and one-and-a-half sizes of increased comfort have a length of 220–250 cm and a depth of more than 100 cm.
Three seater sofas
There are elite straight sofas with a length of 300 cm, but common sizes are 260–270 cm. Therefore, roomy two-seater models are more popular - they are almost as large and at the same time compact. But a three-seater sofa is most often modular. You can add a section, and this is an additional 50–70 cm in length. If you place a pouf on the side, you get a spacious canape.
Elite corner sofas
Beautiful and comfortable proportions: the depth of the side modules is 60% of the length of the main part, and it varies depending on the number of seats. The average base size is 3 m. The minimum for a three-seater model is 2.6 m, for a four-seater U-shaped sofa is 3.5 m. The maximum perimeter length is limited only by the size of the room, since all corner sofas are modular.
Product height depending on type
Little attention is paid to the height of sofas, while the backrest is an important support for the spine.
The lowest sofa height is found in models for children's rooms.
Modular sofas are close to this indicator: their back height is 70 centimeters.
The lowest sofa height is found in models for children's rooms. These types sometimes do not even exceed the 60 cm mark. Modular sofas are close to this indicator: their back height is 70 centimeters.
When choosing the size of your sofa, be judicious.
In a large family, three-seater corner sofas, one-and-a-half-size fold-out products, etc. are needed.
Optimal height and depth of sofas
The backrest is a support for the spine, so its height needs to be given special attention. The top line at 60 cm from the floor is suitable only for children's models. A sofa for a living room should have a back wall height of at least 70 cm. There is also taller furniture, from 90 to 100 cm. For the area near the window, you need a model with a height of no more than 80 cm or with lowering headrests, otherwise the back will overlap the window sill.
The depth of upholstered furniture varies from 100 to 150 cm. Narrow sofas are uncomfortable for relaxation, so premium upholstered furniture factories produce models with increased depth. A sunken seat is the best option for relaxation. Here the spine needs special support, so backrests with an anatomical curve (tilt angle of about 110°) or removable backrest cushions that can be moved to adjust a comfortable position are relevant.
Unusual sizes
The modern upholstered furniture market is overflowing with a wealth of options and can offer multifunctional, comfortable and ergonomic sofas that have not only an original look, but also a design. However, despite the fact that all stores selling upholstered furniture have a decent and varied assortment, it is often impossible to find what you need - a sofa of a strictly defined size and height. But don't worry, you always have the opportunity to order furniture in custom sizes.
Almost any factory can offer an individual design of a sofa (since an unusual sofa is an elongated version of a standard one, manufacturers of the standard also have modifications of this standard), but it usually costs 15-20% more, and the production time increases.
How to choose upholstered furniture by size
Furniture design has virtually no effect on comfort; it creates the atmosphere: an expensive leather sofa makes the interior look solid, while textile upholstery creates an aura of comfort. To create a comfortable soft zone, you need to rely on the dimensions of the furniture.
The more spacious the sofa, the more comfortable the rest. So if the living room is spacious, buy a corner modular sofa of the largest possible size and a mini sofa as a set. Just don't block the passages. There should be 50, or preferably 70, cm around the furniture, including when unfolded. Please note that when transformed, “Eurobook” type furniture becomes twice as wide, and the sleeping area is extended along the wall. The roll-out sofa folds forward and increases by 120–150 cm.
A compact straight sofa is a common choice for a small room. Based on the norms (50 cm per person), a model with a length of 1.8–2 m will be enough for a married couple and a child. But, in fact, this is not so. A double sofa, even at 2.5 m, is intended for a maximum of two people, otherwise you will have to huddle. The choice for a family is a three-seater model, preferably a corner one. Despite its massive appearance, a corner sofa can save space. Just place it in the corner of the room.
On our website you can buy a premium sofa in any size. There are double, triple and corner upholstered furniture. Almost all sofas are modular; upon request, we will customize the layout to suit the area and geometry of your living room.
Non-standard options
Compact and small-sized
Non-standard ones include various small-sized types. Their dimensions are 170 centimeters in width and exactly the same in length. This option is convenient if installation is required in the kitchen or in the hallway.
This type of model folds out very easily, thereby providing a sleeping area suitable for accommodating one person. But it may also have hidden drawers underfoot that are suitable for storing dishes or various household items. This option is often installed in the kitchen.
As a rule, such sofas use universal angles in their design. They can be easily installed on both the right and left sides. This model is not strictly tied to the design specified by the manufacturer.
More compact options are also available.
- The sleeping area of such models is 150 centimeters by 150 centimeters.
- The second option is 130 centimeters by 200 centimeters.
In such rooms there is always a struggle for centimeters, because the bedroom space is limited. This type includes sofas with “tick-tock”, “dolphin” or “Eurobook” layout mechanisms.
Little ones
Often in stores selling furniture you can see models that are quite small in size. Often such designs are a “book”.
If we disassemble such a sofa, we get the length of the sleeping place measuring 125 centimeters by 140 centimeters.
In addition, you can combine such a sofa with another one - measuring 90 centimeters by 168 centimeters. This sofa will serve as an ottoman. Both parts are independent of each other.
Average
Medium-sized corner sofas are widespread and loved by customers.
They have sleeping space parameters of around 200 centimeters by 150 centimeters. This is a recognized standard for upholstered furniture of this class.
If such a sofa is assembled, it will have a length of about 245 centimeters and up to 260 centimeters. This difference depends on the presence of armrests in the design and their width.
The depth of the seat can vary up to 150 centimeters, taking into account the backrest. The height ranges from 70 centimeters to 80 centimeters.
Large
If we talk about large corner sofas, then this class should include models that have a seat length ranging from two meters or more.
They come in both folding and monolithic types. Modular and standard options are available.
Often such sofas are produced according to customer designs in a single copy. As a rule, these models are equipped with various shelves, tables or a small bar that has the ability to cool drinks. This bar is usually located in the middle zone.
The dimensions of the sleeping place can be within 200 centimeters by 140 centimeters and up to 300 centimeters by 200 centimeters.
Configuration and dimensions of radius models
The latest innovations in the furniture market include radius models of corner sofas.
They are produced in the form of a semicircle and look very beautiful, attractive and unusual. Most often, such models are designed in a modern design. In this type of furniture, the laws of such styles as Loft and Techno or Hi-Tech usually prevail, as the most progressive. But no one bothers to ask the manufacturer to make this type in the classic version.
The size of such a sofa will directly depend on the number of segments included in the layout.
If the living space is small, then this type of sofa will be appropriate only if its dimensions do not interfere with the free movement of residents.
