Are you still placing your sofa against the wall? Doublesided sofas are in fashion!



In the current popular trend, spaces are gradually merging, traditional area divisions are gradually reducing, and influenced by the LDK model, the living room is no longer a separate area, but is combined with other areas; this has led to certain changes in furniture display.

The use of the large flat floor concept makes the space boundary more blurred. The sofa in the living room is no longer placed against the wall, but placed at the center of the space, forming a surrounding movement line and connecting various areas. This makes the double-sided sofa gradually popular.



This article will explain the double-sided sofa from the following points:

01.What is a double-sided sofa ?
02. Applicable scenarios of double-sided sofa
03. Conventional dimensions and layout considerations for double-sided sofas
04. Common styles and brand prices of double-sided sofas

What isa double-sided sofa?


The iteration of home design is accelerating, and the layout of the living room is constantly subverting the tradition. The previous lifestyle of watching TV against the wall is fading away. The sofa combination is an important element of the living room, and it is natural to go with the trend. The double-sided sofa is the "new favorite" of this change. It breaks the traditional form of the sofa that can only sit or lie in one direction. It is not only flexible and changeable, but also makes the space more open and smart.





Applicable scenarios for double-sided sofas

a. Large flat, villa

The space is large enough to accommodate any arrangement of items, keeping up with the trend and looking luxurious.

b. Horizontal Hall

It can be placed alone or with a desk. It is used to divide the space into virtual functional areas. The space is spacious and bright, but not empty, and plays a role in communication.



c. Vertical hall with sufficient opening
The space is ample to ensure sufficient visibility. One side of the sofa is the TV wall, and although the other side cannot be used as other large functional areas, it can be designed as a living room with a bookcase.



Double sided sofa regular size

And layout considerations


The common layout of a double-sided sofa is to be located in the middle of the space, with one side being the living room and the other side being other functions, a small one can be used to place bookcases, bookshelves, etc., a large one can be used to place dining tables, islands, etc. to link other functional areas.

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Layout size: Taking Prado as an example, the width of a single-row double-sided sofa is 1.2 meters, and people can sit on both sides; taking Marechiaro as an example, the minimum width of a modular sofa is about 2.3 meters.

On one side, ensure that the reasonable visual distance between the sofa and the TV is 3.5 meters (42 inches) to 4.5 meters (55 inches). On the other side, ensure that the minimum aisle width is about 1 meter and the thickness of the bookcase is between 45 centimeters and 50 centimeters. If you need to add functional areas, you can expand them accordingly.




Common styles and brand prices of double-sided sofas

a. Modular sofa

Free combination and placement, more flexible and changeable according to size. Simple design, suitable for a variety of house types. Small house cannot be designed with double-sided sofa, and can also be combined into a traditional sofa; at the same time, it is suitable for a variety of styles, minimalist, wabi-sabi, modern, cream style, etc. It can be matched according to the house type and usage needs, and the overall style is more popular with modern young people.


01. Marechiaro(Arflex)

The name Arflex comes from the Italian word "arredamenti" (furniture) and the English word "flexibility", which perfectly summarizes the spirit of Arflex: always adapting to changes, always one step ahead, and continuously breaking through and innovating.

Designed in 1976 by the architect Mario Marenco, this sofa's unique formal materiality has made it a very popular product.

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Strips is another Arflex product that revolutionized the furniture industry in the late 1960s with the work of architect Cini Boeri, and it remains a perennial favorite among modular sofas.


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b.Prado sofa

The Prado sofa was designed by German designer Christian Werner in 2014 and won the German International Design Award in 2015. The overall style of Prado is lighter and it is the only sofa with a base among the three types, but the base is simplified into a slender footrest.

The slim legs and two-piece seat cushions, with curved edges, make the overall look more agile. The outlined waist support is like a mountain range, making the overall look more artistic.

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In addition, world-renowned brands such as Poliform, Minotti, and B&B have all created their own double-sided sofas.
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Camaleonda (B&B Italia)

The B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa was designed by designer Mario Bellini and launched in 1970. As an aesthetic that defines an entire era of interior design, it has a 50-year design history.

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