The furniture in your home is a direct reflection of your personal taste and your lifestyle. If you have a large living space in your urban home or your mountain home, a sectional sofa is the perfect choice to create a comfortable area for friends and family to gather while maximize seating. Sectional sofas have many options of customization including your choice of fabric or leather upholstery, reclining features, new modern designs, power headrest and much more. Incorporating your key customizations into a sectional sofa will make it perfect for you while livening up your living room and giving you years of endless comfort and style. Whether you enjoy entertaining or you have a large family, read on to discover how you can choose a sectional that works for your needs.
Measure Carefully.
A sectional sofa is much larger than a standard couch so keep that in mind as you consider the layout of your living room. Measure the dimensions of your living room carefully and use Colorado Style Home Furnishings online room planner to help you find the perfect size for your new sectional. As you consider the layout of your living room, remember that luxury motion reclining sectionals should not be placed against a wall, so add extra space to your plans if reclining furniture options are on your list. Record the dimensions of the sectionals you’re interested in to help you virtually place them in your living room planner. Measuring in advance makes it easier to visualize how much space your sectional sofa will fill once you bring it into your living area.
Sectional Sofa Configurations.
Many sectional sofas are customizable and reconfigurable so it’s a great option if you’re adding new furniture to your living room since it allows you to fit the space perfectly. Sectionals are not for the basement recreation room anymore! They are inviting, beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable accommodating more people than ever before. When considering the shape of your sectional, focus on ultimate versatility. By utilizing different components, there are unlimited configuration options available to fit almost any space. The more common configurations will include the L-shaped, Pit or U-shaped, Symmetrical and Chaise options.
The L-Shaped sectional sofas are the most common shape and are great for people who would like to optimize their seating options. L-shaped sectionals have one long side and one shorter side, displayed in the letter “L” shape, often with a longer chaise-style seat on one end. This is a terrific multipurpose option for smaller living room areas that opens up the room.
A pit or U-shape sectional is a good choice for group conversations and inclusion when gathering around a central focal point. U shaped sectionals have more space and form a “U” configuration. These sectionals are usually larger scaled and fit beautifully in larger living rooms. You’ll never having to worry about someone being left out of the conversation with these sectionals!
Symmetrical sectionals are smaller scaled and have equal seating areas on each side. This is a wonderful multipurpose seating option that offers functionality and flexible seating.
Chaise sectional sofas are more petite in size and consist of a large sofa with a deeper cushion chaise or “cuddle area” on one end that is designed to stretch out your legs, the perfect inviting spot to end your day. While this is a smaller scale option, there are now creative options to add a chaise or cuddle sections to larger scale sectionals as well.
Select the Right Upholstery.
Seating for your living room can feature a wide array of beautiful upholstery options. From upholstery to leather, from linen to performance fabric this is what will make your new sectional sofa uniquely yours. If you adore luxury, consider a leather sectional in a rich brown, gray, or tan color with hundreds of options to choose from. If a beautiful fabric is more your style to soften the look of your living room, it comes in thousands of options in a rainbow of versatile colors and prints. Other upholstery materials to consider include cotton, velvet and for active families our exclusive low maintenance performance fabric is a great option for homes with children or pets. Each one has its own unique benefits of versatility, durability and maintenance. To see some of the many options for a custom look, consider designing your own custom sectional sofa.
Elevate Your Living Room with Sleek Sectional Sofas.
While sectional sofas are large, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a modern, sophisticated look. Choose a sectional that has a low-profile and contemporary silhouette. Sectionals with a track or scoop-track set of arms are a perfect choice if you want the furniture to look streamlined. Try pieces that feature fun colors like vibrant blue, grassy green, or even a bold and vivid burgundy. These mid-century modern sectional sofas are just as comfortable as more traditional styles, but they bring a touch of modern appeal to your living space.
Make Comfort a Priority.
The color and design of your sectional are extremely important, but comfort is key to sectional sofas. Try a sectional boasting a luxury motion recliner so you can kick back and relax your cares away. With a touch of a button, you can power up to your perfect view or adjust your headrest for a comfy catnap to embrace you in pure comfort. Add a second recliner on the other end of your sectional so nobody argues over the most comfortable seat in the house! These recliners are usually placed on the ends of a sectional in order to open easily.
Luxury motion reclining sectionals use a special built-in mechanism so it’s extremely easy to adjust your sofa headrest and footrest to your favorite angle and level. Consider adding extra cushioning on the arms, back, and seat for exceptional support. With the right cushion material, you’ll enjoy a sectional that doesn’t just look great, but that’s also amazingly comfortable for you, your family, and your guests.
Sectional Sofa Custom Options.
Customization is a fun way to create the perfectly fitted sectional sofa for your space plus it is furniture that only you will have with extra features that fit your needs and your lifestyle. Listed below are some of the most popular options available:
Sleeper Sofa. Many sectional sofas offer pull out top quality sleeper options mattresses for overnight guests.
Modular sectionals are versatile and extremely functional. These sectional sofas come in three and five individual pieces that can be customized for the perfect set up that can be reconfigured as needed. These individual pieces allow the sections to be use in an endless array of possible figurations while some can even be used as stand-alone furnishings.
Sofa Arm Options. Depending on the set up of your living room, there are options to prevent blocking entry ways or highlighting the mountain view from your sofa by positioning your sectional. In order to focus on specifics to your living room, you can choose Right Arm Facing (RAF) or Left Arm Facing (LAF) sectionals with your preference of having a sofa arm on the right side or left side. You could also choose a more modern look with an armless sofa to help fit into an area with more limited space or a stylish flared arm to add some extra fun. A more traditional round arm is also a great comfortable option if you have the space for a larger sofa arm or a track arm would be a good option for a more formal option with straighter lines and firmer support. Options are endless so be sure to ask about square arm, pillow top arms and other arm options as well!
Hidden storage consoles tucked into armrests to store games or TV remotes or cup holders are a great option to keep your living room tidy. For even larger storage, some sectional sofas offer hidden storage inside the chaise for extra pillow and blankets.
Beautiful Design Features.
As you explore how to choose a sectional sofa, pay attention to the features that will reflect your personal style. For example, if you love sophisticated furnishings, buy a sectional featuring button tufting on the back or seat. Sleek metallic nail head trim is another stunning finish that will take your sectional to a higher level to add extra class and a final touch to any sofa. Ornate legs or sectionals with various leg styles like a bright metallic finish to instantly elevate the look of your sofa. Explore arm shapes, pillow options, streamlined or ornate backs and much more to create a look that’s completely unique to you.
Browse the different designs available and make a list of which features are most important to you. This will make it easier when you’re ready to choose a sectional that complements your home’s style and décor.
Know the Benefits of a Sectional Sofa.
As you’re pondering how to choose a sectional sofa for your home, remember that this furniture offers a wide range of benefits. The larger scale means that you’ll have ample seating space, and you won’t need to worry about having enough room for everyone. If you place your sectional in the center of the room, it becomes a fantastic, functional focal point. Since sectionals come in a range of configurations, you can find everything from stylish L-shape designs to sleeper sectionals you can use to accommodate overnight guests. With the right blend of functionality, style, and comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect sectional for your living room.
At Colorado Style Home Furnishings, our goal is to make sure that you love your living room and your home. We offer many beautiful, comfortable sectional sofas designed to suit every style and personality. With hundreds of items in stock and ready for immediate delivery, come visit us today at our South Denver showrooms. Our design services are always complementary and we would be happy to provide advice and walk you through the process to create the perfect sectional sofa that will make your living room complete.
