Why Small Rooms Deserve Sofas That Work Just as Hard
Not everyone has access to a large living space. For many, once the children have flown the nest or mobility issues occur, downgrading your space becomes the next move. But having a more compact space doesn’t mean compromising on comfort or those little homely touches.
So, whether you live in a flat, have a snug living room or an awkward room layout, you can make your home as welcoming as you’d like without overcrowding your space or choosing furniture that isn’t right for you.
Read on to find out how our compact sofas can fit proper comfort into a smaller room.
What Makes a Sofa "Compact"? Key Features to Look For
A compact sofa is a smaller-sized sofa designed to focus on being an efficient use of space whilst maintaining visual appeal and continuing to be comfortable.
Unlike larger sofas that often require that extra room, a compact sofa is created for those areas where every part of your layout is important. Compact sofas are more commonly used in apartments, smaller bungalows and small living rooms.
| Overall Dimensions (inch/cm) | Comparison of Compact vs Large Sofa |
| Height | Same Size |
| Width | Reduced Size |
| Depth | Same Size |
| Seat Dimensions (inch/cm) | |
| Height | Same Size |
| Width | Reduced Size |
| Depth | Same Size |
Two-Seater Sofas: Compact Classics
Small living spaces still deserve the love and affection you’d give a larger space. A 2-seater sofa is a great starting point. Not only do you get to choose the style of sofa you enjoy, whether that’s contemporary, classic or traditional, you can enjoy comfort without having to sacrifice any more room.
Snuggle Chairs and Loveseats: Comfort for Two
If you have a small space in the bedroom or by a window, our snuggle chairs are an amazing choice for those little moments you want to share with someone else or cosied up on your own.
Get to know our fabrics, bring home something bold or settle into luxury leathers.
Corner and Modular Sofas: Flexible Compact Solutions
Corner sofas can be a great way to use the corner of a room that might have ended up as wasted space. Modular sofas can be reconfigured as your needs change, helping you to adapt to a smaller room.
How to Measure Your Room for the Perfect Compact Sofa
Once you’ve found your new compact sofa, it’s best to measure your room to make sure it will fit.
- Measure where you want the sofa to sit, including length and depth of the sofa.
- Remove anything that might be in the way on delivery and allow a walkway.
- Measure your doorways and staircases for delivery access.
If you’re still unsure whether your sofa will fit, speak to one of our Comfort Specialists to see what other options you have.
Choosing the Right Chair or Sofa for Your Layout
Small -room layouts can all look, and feel, completely different. Our armchairs, snuggle chairs and sofas can all offer different, flexible seating solutions to match your needs and wellbeing.
Armchairs: Comfort Without the Bulk
If you feel like your room is too small for a sofa, or you like your own space, an armchair or riser recliner might be the perfect solution for your lifestyle. Armchairs and riser recliners provide more autonomy when you want to have a move around.
Snuggle Chairs: Ideal for Cosy Corners
Snuggle chairs can be placed in corners, as an accessory to a room or to accompany a sofa. With the choice of floral fabrics or calm leathers, snuggle chairs suit any room.
Two-Seater Sofas: Space-Saving Silhouettes
A compact, 2-seater sofa is the ultimate addition to cosy living rooms, extensions, and can pair seamlessly with armchairs and furniture accessories. Choose from a range of sofas all designed with Clever Comfort™ to support your health and wellbeing.
Styling Tips to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger
There are lots of little ways you can make a small room feel bigger, here are a few tips:
Furniture Styles: When choosing your sofa or armchair, find designs that include raised or exposed legs, this way your room feels more open, and you get a little extra storage space underneath.
Fabric Tones: By customising your sofa or chair with light fabric tones reflect light and visual recede from the eye, making the room look and feel more spacious.
Mirrors: Hanging mirrors up on the wall creates a visual depth by reflecting the room, they also bounce light back into dark corners, opening the room.
Multi-functional Furniture: Bring the room to life with multi-functional furniture, such as ottoman footstools to bring comfort and storage, fold away desks and irregularly shaped coffee tables.
Cushions & Throws: Make sure you resist the temptation of overcrowding your furniture with cushions and throws. For compact sofas, add one throw and one statement cushion, this way you won’t have to clutter other parts of your room.
Consider your room’s colour combinations to make the most of your living room.
Care Tips for Compact Sofas in Everyday Use
Every chair, sofa or piece of furniture can experience wear and tear. Whether that’s from pilling, stains or pet fur, everyday use can make your sofa look a little tired. Maintaining your furniture can be simple, pilling can be fixed with a fabric shaver, stains can be eliminated with stain remover, and pet fur can be removed with a rubber glove.
