Corner Sofa Measuring Guide
Is there anything better than buying a new sofa to freshen up your living room? Out with the old… In with the brand spanking new!
But to avoid disappointment on delivery day, you need to make sure you’ve measured your living room first, to get an idea of what size sofa you can accommodate. This is especially important for the L-shaped silhouette of a corner sofa, which needs more room than your standard sofa.
Need some help figuring out what will fit in your living room? Read on for our corner sofa measuring guide.
Why do I need to measure for a corner sofa?
No one wants your excitement of a new sofa delivery to be ruined by it not working for your space – us, least of all!
When the delivery van pulls up and the crinkle of cardboard fills your living room, you want to be sure what you’re unboxing fits your space. Likewise, you don’t want your new sofa to be swallowed up by your living room, leaving you with regrets about not going for that extra seat.
Measuring your living room space and corner sofa dimensions might be a bit of a mundane task, but it saves you time and disappointment in the long run. So, our corner sofa measuring guide is here to make sure your delivery day goes off without a hitch!
Corner sofa dimensions
Corner sofa dimensions do change depending on whether you’re after a corner sofa for a small space or a corner sofa for a larger living room area. Just check out the product page of the corner sofa you’re eyeing up - which all have the full dimensions listed - or ask one of our sales advisors, if you’re shopping in-store.
However, there are some standard corner sofa dimensions that are helpful to keep in mind when deciding whether a corner sofa is for you - or whether you’re better sticking with a classic three-piece-suite sofa setup. Check out some of the standard corner sofa dimensions and how they compare to other popular sofas sizes, below:
Worried these corner sofa dimensions don’t fit into your space? Don’t worry! We have a range of compact corner sofas for small rooms, including L-shaped sofas for small spaces, and U-shaped sofas for small rooms too!
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How to measure for a corner sofa
We know the feeling. You spot a luxurious sofa online or in store, and you picture all the cosy evenings, movie nights, and family get-togethers your dream sofa will star in. But hold that thought..! It’s time to get the measuring tape out first.
But hold that thought..! It’s time to get the measuring tape out first.
Because we stock sofas of all sizes and shapes for every type of living space - cosy corner sofas for small spaces, luxurious L-shaped sofas for the standard living room, as well as unique u shaped sofas for larger lounges - not every DFS corner sofa will fit in every lounge. So to make your new sofa shopping experience easy-breezy, you need to be sure of both your living room space and the corner sofa dimensions first.
Read on for a step-by-step guide on measuring for a corner sofa.
1. Decide on the placement
Firstly, decide on where your corner sofa will fit best.
Corner sofa dimensions typically fit nice and snug into, well, a corner! But rules are made to be broken, which is why we make sure our corner sofas look good from the back, as well as the front. You could use your corner sofa as a room divider in an open-plan space, or create a social area by having your U-shaped sofa encircle a coffee table.
Whatever your thing is, pick out where you’d like your corner sofa to go before anything else.
2. Measure the dimensions of your living room
Now you’ve settled on the perfect placement for your corner sofa, it’s time to utilise that measuring tape and see what corner sofa dimensions you have space for.
First, measure the space you have available for the horizontal back of the corner sofa. You want to measure from where the corner crease of the sofa would be, and you’ll need to take two measurements to get the length and depth. Then, measure the free space for the 90-degree outwards section of the corner sofa.
Up next, you need to know the depth of the whole sofa. To do this, first measure outwards from the corner crease would be - do this at 45-degree angle from the measurements you took in the previous step.
3. Outline the desired area
Knowing the measurements is just half of the job. Sometimes being able to visualise the amount of space your corner sofa dimensions will take up can help too.
This is really simple to do. Just take some old newspaper or scraps of paper and a bit of masking tape (this can be done without masking tape if you have none to hand) and lay them out following the measurements you just took. This way, you’ll get a look at how large or small your new corner sofa will feel in your space.
Make sure you can open any doors without hitting the back of the sofa, and that you can fit comfortably between the sofa and any coffee tables you plan to use.
4. Pick your perfect corner sofa
Now for the fun bit: it’s time to shop! Leather L-shaped sofa or a corner recliner sofa? Or maybe even a corner sofa bed. The choice is all yours!
Which type of corner sofa is best for you?
Perhaps you’d love the added benefits of a corner sofa bed, which can host overnight guests just as comfortably through the night as during the day. Or maybe the kick-back comfort of a recliner corner sofa has you inspired to plan movie marathons in ultimate comfort. It might even be that you’re just struggling to decide between a fabric or leather corner sofa.
Well, our experts are here to help you find the perfect L-shaped sofa for your home. That’s why we’ve pulled together this corner sofa buying guide, exploring common questions, different corner sofa shapes, and measurement tips.
Here’s a quick guide to the different types of corner sofas…
Make a note of the corner sofa dimensions you have space for and start browsing our complete range. Some sofas might need additional measurements, so if you’re wondering how to measure 2 or 3-seater dimensions, check out our other measuring guides.
Corner sofa measuring FAQs
We get asked tons of questions about sofas but, lucky for you, we like to consider ourselves the sofa experts, so we’ve got all the answers to your corner sofa dimension and corner sofa measuring FAQs:
What’s the best corner sofa for a small living room?
We have a fabulous range of compact corner sofas for small living rooms but it’s completely up to you to decide which one is the best corner sofa for your small living room.
Well, corner sofa dimensions can actually help you make the most of your cosy living room by fitting snugly into the corner of the room. We also have small chaise longue corner sofas - an ideal, ready-made, corner sofa for small spaces.
To help make things easier, you can input your corner sofa dimensions into our site to browse only the corner sofas suitable for you space. Simply head over to our corner sofa page, click ‘filter by’ and select the height and width you’re shopping for.
How do I measure for a u-shaped sofa?
Measuring for a U-shaped sofa is the same as measuring for a corner sofa – except, with U-shaped sofas, you have an additional cosy corner to think about.
Similar to measuring for a corner sofa, you want to measure the length, depth, and height you have available. We recommend you start from the corner crease, measuring how much space you have for the horizontal back of the sofa, before moving on to measuring both the left and right outward corners.
Make sure you measure how much space you have available for the depth of the sofa. That means measuring from the back of the sofa to the tip of each corner, and then measuring again from the back of the middle section to the end of the middle section. This ensures you have space for that lovely coffee table we know you’ve spotted!
How do I move a corner sofa through my home?
When you hear that knock at the door and your dream corner sofa is waiting at your doorstep, you want to be sure you can get it down the corridor or up the stairs to your living room.
Many of our corner sofas come with detachable arms or backs, or break apart into multiple pieces for ease. But it can be handy to measure the width of any corridors or doorways your sofa will have to go through, before reaching its final destination.
All DFS sofas are delivered by our expert delivery team, who will carefully bring your sofa to the room of your choice and assemble it for you. However, they can only deliver to a space they can get to! We advise clearing corridors and staircases for easy access, and making sure any doorways are wide enough for your new sofa to fit through.
Now you know how to measure for a corner sofa, it’s time to shop our fantastic range of corner sofas. Alternatively, check out how you can accessorise your brand new sofa to add your own personal touch.
