What to Look For in a Small Couch

A small sofa will leave an impact in your home. When choosing a sofa, look for important considerations like size, comfort, as well as style.

"The perfect sofa could be the center of your living room and the focal point of your interior design," says Tori Jones an interior designer. This tan leather love seat is a great choice for an open or modern space.

Size

Knowing what to look for when selecting a standard sofa will help you find the perfect piece for your home. From the width of a sofa to the armrest height, couch dimensions play a role in design, comfort and function. Use the benchmarks below to compare the standard sofa sizes and find the perfect sofa for your space that is a perfect fit for your personal preferences.

The number of people who will use your sofa also play a factor in choosing a couch size. A sofa intended for two adults may need more cushioning than a sofa made for five or four adults. Also, consider how often you will utilize your sofa, as the wear and tear of family movies or hosting guests can require different construction and upholstery materials than a sofa that will be used only sparingly.

To avoid buying a sofa that is too large for your space, measure the area where you intend to put it by using painter's tape. This visual guide will help you determine how the sofa will fit and will allow you to make any adjustments you need. Also, be sure to leave at least 30 inches of walking space in front of the sofa to ensure that it doesn't take up too much space in your living space.

Although it is possible to adjust a sofa to fit a room, this process can be difficult and requires the assistance of a professional. When measuring the footprint for the sofa, it is important to consider the depth and height of the seat cushions, as well as the height of the back cushion. For an accurate measurement it is possible to make use of straight edges to draw an outline from the back of the sofa to the front edge of the seat cushion. Alternatively, you can measure the depth of the diagonal by placing an edge straight at the tallest point of the back and measuring from the opposite bottom corner up to the point where the lines drawn by the straight edge and your couch intersect.

Comfort