Find The Right Couch For Your Space
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Choose the right size sofa for your space and create the living room of your dreams
ChaiseA couch with a chaise extending from one side is a great alternative if you don’t want it to take up half the space in your living room. It’s smaller then a sectional and can sit along just one wall, plus it still offers a spot to lay down and get comfy. Worried you’ll be fighting over the seat with the chaise? Pick up a bright ottoman that can also act as a coffee table when you top it with a tray.
Classic CouchIf you’ve got a rather small space, a classic couch or loveseat will do the trick. Even if your living room is large, you may prefer it over a sectional or chaise. We love the idea of choosing a couch in a neutral color and then adding arm chairs to your room in fun colors and patterns. A smaller sofa also makes more room for a big coffee table or even a reading nook within the space. Some people even prefer two smaller couches over a sectional for more options in the future.
SectionalsSectionals offer the ultimate in comfort—they allow you to stretch out while you enjoy a Friday night movie. But is a sectional right for your space? Only if you have a big living room. Stuffing a huge couch into a tiny room is never a good idea. The area will look overwhelmed and the rest of your pieces will look diminutive in comparison. So how big, exactly, should your living room be? It doesn’t have to be a castle. Make sure there’s plenty of walking room on one side of the couch if the other side is against a wall. You don’t want it to intrude into another area of the house, like an entryway or dining room. If you feel like there’ll still be ample walking space with a sectional in your living room, go for it—especially if you have a lot of people in your house.
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