Tallulah two seater small sofa in blue velvet and linen, £599, Atkin and Thyme
Finding the perfect small sofa for a small room is a challenge. It doesn't help that retailers often put the larger sofas on display, making it hard for you to visualise what they would look like in a smaller size. Many stores make sofas to order, however, and many ranges will offer sizes that start from one and a half seaters.
Jonah two seater small sofa, £549, Made.com
Oh and remember that their bum measurements tend to be extra generous too. Most 'three seaters' could easily fit four bottoms comfortably and most two-seaters can squeeze in at least three.
Whitney velvet two-seater small sofa, £329.99, Argos Home
When you are buying a smaller sofa, however, it's best to avoid cramming it full of extra cushions and throws. Never go for more than two cushions per sofa, or one cushion and a throw. Keeping it simple ensures that the seating area doesn't feel overcrowded and that the sofa doesn't look overdressed.
The Hunstrete chaise longue, from £897, Willow & Hall
Keep in mind too that a lower back and sides to the sofa will also let your eye see further into the room, making the space feel much larger.
59th Street two seater sofa, £1,915, Content by Terence Conran
Raised legs that allow you to see under the sofa too, is another optical illusion space enhancing technique.
So to buying and styling a small sofa for a small room:
Read on here to find out how to maximise your dining seating too
So to buying and styling a small sofa for a small room:
- Think about having one made to order to get the perfect size
- Opt for a low back and or low arms
- Choose one that is raised up on legs
- Don't overcrowd it with cushions and throws
Read on here to find out how to maximise your dining seating too
