Left & Right Hand Corner Sofa Buying Guide
Choosing the perfect corner sofa can completely transform your living room. Whether you're furnishing a family home, apartment or open-plan living space, selecting the correct left hand or right hand corner sofa ensures maximum comfort, practicality and style. This guide explains everything you need to know before purchasing a corner sofa, including room layouts, sofa orientation, sizing and frequently asked questions.
What Is A Left Hand Corner Sofa?
A left hand corner sofa features the chaise section extending to the left when viewed from the front. This popular layout is ideal for maximising seating space while maintaining a practical and stylish living room design.
Many homeowners choose a left hand corner sofa when creating a modern family living space. Large corner sofas help define seating areas while providing exceptional comfort for relaxing, entertaining and everyday use.
If you're looking for a luxurious statement piece, our
Chesterfield Corner Sofa
offers timeless styling, while customers seeking a modern contemporary design often choose the
Verona Corner Sofa.
Grey remains one of the most popular sofa colours in the UK. Our
Grey Velvet Corner Sofa
combines elegant styling with practical family-friendly comfort, making it a popular choice for modern homes.
What Is A Right Hand Corner Sofa?
A right hand corner sofa has the extended seating section positioned on the right-hand side when viewed from the front. The correct orientation depends on your room layout, available wall space and where you want the chaise section to sit within the room.
Choosing the correct orientation can improve traffic flow, create a better viewing position for your television and maximise available seating space.
Many customers comparing left hand and right hand corner sofas also explore options such as our
Verona Corner Sofa
or luxury
Chesterfield Corner Sofas
to find the perfect fit for their home.
How To Choose The Correct Corner Sofa
When choosing a corner sofa, carefully measure your room dimensions and ensure sufficient space for walkways, coffee tables and additional furniture.
Consider where your television is positioned and how people naturally move around the room. A well-positioned corner sofa can improve traffic flow while creating a comfortable focal point for family living.
For larger rooms, the
Verona Corner Sofa
provides generous seating, while customers looking for a luxury centrepiece often choose our
Chesterfield Corner Sofa.
If you're comparing colours and fabrics, our
Grey Velvet Corner Sofa
offers a stylish modern look that complements both contemporary and traditional interiors.
For customers who prefer a more traditional sofa arrangement, our
Verona Sofa
provides exceptional comfort and timeless design.
Best Rooms For Corner Sofas
Apartments
Corner sofas can maximise seating while making efficient use of available floor space. Compact corner sofas often provide more seating than multiple smaller sofas.
Open Plan Homes
A large corner sofa can help define separate living and dining areas while creating a welcoming focal point. Models such as the
Verona Corner Sofa
work particularly well in open-plan layouts.
Family Rooms
Family rooms benefit from the generous seating offered by corner sofas. Larger models allow everyone to relax comfortably for movie nights, entertaining guests and everyday living.
New Build Homes
Modern new-build homes often feature layouts perfectly suited to contemporary corner sofas. Popular choices include the
Grey Velvet Corner Sofa
and luxury
Chesterfield Corner Sofa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a left hand corner sofa?
The correct orientation depends on your room layout and where you want the chaise section positioned. Measure your room carefully and consider doorways, windows and furniture placement before making your choice.
What's the difference between left and right hand corner sofas?
The only difference is the direction of the extended seating section. A left hand corner sofa extends to the left when viewed from the front, while a right hand corner sofa extends to the right.
Are corner sofas good for small living rooms?
Yes. Many corner sofas make efficient use of available floor space and can provide more seating than traditional sofas. Compact designs can often create a more open and organised layout than multiple smaller sofas.
Can corner sofas be moved after assembly?
Most corner sofas arrive in multiple sections that can be disconnected and moved if required, making delivery and installation easier.
What size corner sofa do I need?
The ideal size depends on your room dimensions and how many people you need to seat regularly. Larger families often choose spacious models such as the
Verona Corner Sofa,
while homeowners looking for a luxury centrepiece may prefer our
Chesterfield Corner Sofa.
What colour corner sofa is most popular?
Grey continues to be one of the UK's most popular sofa colours thanks to its versatility and timeless appeal. Our
Grey Velvet Corner Sofa
is particularly popular among customers seeking a modern and elegant living room.
