The sofa is an indispensable part of the living room, but many people don't know how to buy a sofa when they buy one. They like the color and style, but they don't know how to choose the size. So, how should we choose the sofa size?

1. Sofa layout

The layout of sofas can be summarized into three most common forms: parallel layout, L-row layout, and enclosed layout.

1. Parallel layout

This layout is very suitable for residents of fashionable small apartments, giving people a sense of order.

Most young people nowadays are addicted to mobile phones and neglect communication. The parallel layout is conducive to maintaining face-to-face communication with family and friends, and can also relax the body posture and make it convenient to lie on your back.

If the sofas are arranged in parallel, then when two sets of sofas are placed opposite each other, the size issue should be very careful. When someone sits on the sofa, if other people can pass normally, then the most appropriate distance between the coffee table and the sofa is 760-910mm.

When two people sit opposite each other, the maximum space between them is 2130-2840mm.

2. L-row layout

The "L"-shaped corner sofa is highly adaptable to different room types. It can make full use of limited space and is more suitable for medium-sized apartments.

If it is a sofa with combination function, it is more flexible. After you get tired of looking at it for a long time, you can disassemble it and replace it with another way of combining it.

The "L"-shaped sofa arrangement is very suitable for creating an atmosphere of communication among family members. The sofa can be used for sitting or as a couch. If there is not enough space for guests to sit, scattered round stools and single sofas can be used as flexible supplements.

If the sofa is placed in an L shape or directly placed, it will require a larger space, and people sitting on the sofa will have a more relaxed and unrestrained atmosphere when talking.

The longer part of the L-shaped sofa is called a chaise longue. This type of sofa is generally suitable for larger living rooms, where the small sofa in the middle (about 70cm) can be added to achieve a certain length.

3. Enclosure layout

The enclosed layout is suitable for large living rooms and has a good sense of privacy. When everyone sits together, the conversation atmosphere is more harmonious, creating a good cohesive force in the living room.

The armchairs, lounge chairs, low sideboards, etc. that are freely combined together are of course more layered and varied, and also test the matching skills.

2. Sofa size

1. What size sofa is the most comfortable to sit on?

① Generally speaking, the height of the sofa seat should be slightly less than or equal to the height of the calf plus the heel of the shoe (about 35-42cm). Such a sofa is more comfortable and will not make you tired after sitting for a long time. If it is too high, the feet of the person sitting on it will be suspended in the air, and the weight will be on the legs, which will easily cause numbness or soreness in the legs if you sit for a long time.

② The height of the sofa back should be between the shoulders and the ears (approximately between 68 and 72 cm). The most comfortable sofa is one that allows a person to lean back naturally after sitting on it, with the person's back, head, and shoulders almost all in contact with the sofa back. The larger the contact area, the more comfortable the body will feel and the more natural the sitting posture will be.

③The width should be between 48 and 60 cm. If it is too narrow, you will feel crowded and uncomfortable sitting; if it is too deep, your calves will not be able to droop naturally.

④The angle between the seat cushion and the sofa backrest should not be a vertical 90 degrees, but should be between 100 and 108 degrees for best comfort.

2. The ratio of sofa size to living room size

①Small apartment (<60㎡)

The living room is very small or there is no separate living room. The sofa should be small and exquisite, and it is better to use a small single chair to make the remaining space in the room larger. Or choose a smaller split sofa, which can be freely combined, but it is best not to exceed three, otherwise the room will look crowded. In addition, you can choose a sofa with storage space under the seat, which is convenient for taking and putting items, and one thing can be used for multiple purposes. It should be noted that a sofa backrest that is too high will make a small room look more crowded and have a messy space effect.

②Medium-sized apartment (60-90㎡)

The living room of this type of apartment is usually wider, so you can choose a medium-sized sofa for two or three people. It is best to choose a split type so that you can flexibly combine it according to the shape of the living room.

③Large apartment (＞90㎡)

For a room of more than 100 square meters, a single sofa in a living room of dozens of square meters is obviously not grand enough, and too many sofas will look like a sofa showroom. Therefore, when choosing a style, you should choose a sofa with a larger size and classic design, such as a leather sofa. This way, it can easily blend into this large environment.

Do you understand the above content about sofa size and layout? The sofa occupies a very important part of the living room. If the sofa is well placed, the living room will be more beautiful and generous.