IMO sectional are the most expensive way to buy the least number of comfy seats and the one you are planning even worse since you get 2 proper sized seats then 2 that are too small ans the corner is useless always in this type of layout .Armrests= comfort so no matter how big the sectional is you have 2 arm rests usually so 2 people are comfy everyone else sits just like being in the middle seat on a sofa . get a soaf and either one or ideally 2 chairs 4 people comfy one in the middle of the sofa The bonus is no matter where you move those pieces will always fit no so fo seationals .

They went out of favor in a big way back in the 70's how in the HECK did they make a return??? Yes it's typical even likely.

Thanks for the quick responses. Also Patricia we were thinking of adding a wedge corner to help with the seat issue you mentioned.

It will look off. You also won't be able to rotate all the seat and back cushions, because only 2 are the same.

Much better to have 4 equal sized seat and back cushions that you can flip and rotate positions, giving your sectional a much longer life span.

My recommendation would be not to buy a sectional!

Not uncommon but sometimes the dimensions don't work in the next room it's placed in.

I’d not be as worried about the length of sides per se, but the undersized cushions and non- interchangeable, as pointed out.

I’m kind of a sectional skeptic but I could see a sectional carefully fitted or designed for a specific room and it had more seats on 1 “ arm” vs the other, ( so more of an “ L” than squared), but all cushions should allow enough space for enough separation between guests.

The wedge does not help with the seating unless you like playing kneezeys with the people on either side . Get over this and get some nice seating.

Instead of getting two different sizes in a sectional, you might consider getting a sofa and a loveseat, or a sofa and two chairs. Please see some of the ideas from a number of different designs we have done for our clients below.

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I was also going to chime in that I like a sectional in the right room. I may not want one in a formal living room, but I’ve always had them in family rooms and they’re cozy and comfortable for my family to hang out. Glad you’re happy with it!

@Hob Goblin I am so glad that you came back to post. We are planning on getting a sectional soon and this was making me question my decision.

In fact, pretty sure we are considering the same sectional - is that a metro from R&B? Standard or deep? Did you go with the wedge in the corner or not? Tell me all about it, please! We loved the deep couch in the showroom but the dimensions for the deep sectional don’t fit in our room so we have been a little hesitant to place the order since it will have to be standard depth.

Glad you went with the sectional. We have one just like it in the family room and no one has ever commented that the unequal legs looked "off"...they just sit on it and enjoy

We love our sectional!!

I'm having same dilemma to make a sectional fit my space cushions on one wall will be 43" wide and cushions on opposite wall will be 31"' wide...thoughts??? can someone post a photo of what their sectional looks like or provide me feedback if the different size seat cushions bother you?