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Sofa Dimensions, and Choosing the Right Sofa for Your Home
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Updated: 2022-09-19
Fabric. Color. Style. Functionality. These are the crucial factors we keep in mind while shopping for a sofa. This list, however, leaves off something that’s not as visual but just as important: sofa depth. Choose a sofa that’s either too deep or too shallow, and you’ll have a sofa that’s pretty but not comfortable to use. And comfort, we believe, is crucial for a sofa.
Not sure how deep your sofa should be? Let us help. And once you have an idea of what size sofa you need, take some time to look through our complete selection of sofas and office sofas.
What’s the Standard Sofa Size?
There’s no hard-and-fast rule for sofa sizes, although the standard tends to be 40” deep, 60” wide, 36” long, and with a 19” seat height. But you’ll see ones that are larger and smaller, which allows you to find one that suits your needs. For instance, Bassett leather sofas may measure a little bigger until they are broken in. On the other hand, our fabric reclining sofas may fit perfectly within those predicted dimensions.
The Average Sofa Height
The standard height of a sofa can range between 30" to 36", which is a common measurement across most seated furniture. However, based on the size of your living room and home, you may find that the sofa you’re looking for needs to be higher or lower.
For instance, apartment dwellers may find that a shorter sofa is better, not only for smaller living rooms but also because they are easier to move if they can fit in elevators, upstairs, and down hallways.
Homeowners, on the other hand, have more freedom to choose which seat height they prefer, especially based on the style they're interested in.
Different Styles Mean Different Heights
Depending on the type of sofa you're interested in for your home, you may find that some styles mean smaller measurements than what you were looking for.
For instance, modern and contemporary furniture tends to be smaller in size than traditional and classical furniture pieces. This is because the point of minimalism is to have each piece blend in with its surroundings. So having a bold, large piece defeats the purpose of designing minimally.
Meanwhile, traditional and classical furniture styles are meant to be seen as ornate statement pieces in your home. This means that these sofa heights may even be larger than the average measurement, as it attempts to attract attention in your living space. You may also want to compare sofas vs. sectionals to see which sofa height works better for you.
How Deep Should My Sofa Be?
That depends. One consideration for determining sofa depth is your size; tall people usually prefer a deeper sofa than shorter people will. It depends also on the functionality you're looking for. Will it be a place for lounging? Are you looking for a recliner sofa or a sleeper sofa? (If so, consider a deep seat.
) Will it be a place for conversation? (A shallow seat may be better for this.) Is available space a concern? (A small space sofa or a small sleeper sofa may have the exact depth you're looking for.) Are you thinking about going with a sectional? (Sectional configuration and shape can also play a role in your sofa seat depth.) A final factor to consider is the cushion type, which impacts the depth of your sofa as well.
How Deep are the Cushions on a Deep Seating Sofa?
Typically, a deep seating sofa has a depth greater than 40”. This allows someone on the sofa to lean back or to lay down comfortably across it. Meanwhile, a shallow seat usually has a depth between 31” and 40”, which offers an upright seated position that puts your feet on the floor and supports your back.
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Find a Bassett store near you to shop for sofas that meet your needs. If you want to browse at home before shopping, shop our online catalog or let us send one to you.
And you can always read more in our blog about what makes the most durable sofa.
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What’s the Average Size of a Sofa?
Knowing the average size of couches or sofas can help you better plan your living area, pull together an existing space, and gauge the size of other items necessary for your living room or den.
What are standard sofa dimensions? The standard three-seat sofa is about 84” (152cm) wide, 40” (102cm) deep, and about 33” (84cm) tall. Loveseats, on the other hand, tend to be even smaller, at 52” (130cm) wide and 33” (84cm) deep, with a height that’s about equal at 33” (84cm).
In this guide, we’ll take a look at standard couch dimensions to give you a better idea of how to plan your living space. Keep reading to find out more!
What Is a Standard Sofa Size?
Let’s start by taking a look at a breakdown of standard sofa sizes: in this section, we’ll review both common three-sized sofas and standard-sized loveseats for a more comprehensive review. Specifically, we’ll take a close look at length dimensions to see what the standard size is for each option.
- So how long should a standard sofa be?
The truth is it depends.
- Standard sofas come in a general range of sizes rather than one set dimension. This range starts at around 70”(178cm) and ends at about 87” (221cm), with the most common size being around 84” (213cm).
- Loveseats, on the other hand, tend to be around 52” in length, though some larger options can be as long as a full couch (maxing out at around 71”, or cm).
For most interior design projects, you’ll be able to use couches within this standard range of dimensions, though you can always go shorter or longer depending on your unique needs.
- What is the average height of a sofa?
On average, both traditional sofas and loveseats tend to be about 33”(84cm) tall, though the specific range for most sofas of these varieties is between 30” (76cm) and 36” (91cm).
For rooms with high ceilings, you may consider sofas on the upper end (or even exceeding this range), while the opposite is true of rooms with low ceilings.
TIP: Ideally, you’ll want the heights of your two pieces to match if you plan on putting both in the same room.
- How Deep Should My Sofa Be?
How deep your sofa should be will ultimately depend on who’s sitting on it.
Sofa depth measures both the distance from the back of the couch to the front (outside depth) and the distance from the front of the seat to the back cushion (inside depth).
The deeper the depth, the more comfortable a couch becomes—but these couches aren’t always the best for individuals below average height.
REMEMBER: deeper couches are better for taller people, while shallow couches are better for shorter people (if the goal is being able to keep your feet on the ground).
Of course, for those who don’t wish to sacrifice comfort, throw pillows can be added to a deep couch to offset some of the depth and better sit upright.
How Long Is a 4 Person Couch?
If you’ve got extra space in your living room—or a large family—a four-person couch can help you pull together your seating area and provide extra comfort for the household.
In general, four-person couches measure around 90”(229cm) of seating area alone, meaning this doesn’t cover the length of the two arms at either side of the couch.
You can expect the smallest of these sofas to be around 100”(254cm) total, which is around eight foot in total length.
How to Measure Your Space for a Sofa in 3 Simple Steps
Given all this, let’s examine how to properly measure your living space to determine the size sofa you need (or can accommodate).
Failing to measure your space before purchasing your sofa can mean you choose an option that’s out of proportion with your room or doesn’t fit altogether.
With this in mind, let’s look at two quick tips that will help you find the right couch for your living space:
1. Measure Entries and Passageways
It doesn’t matter how nice a couch is—if it won’t fit through the door, you won’t be able to show it off in your living room.
For this reason, you want to make sure you start by measuring each of the doors and passageways through which you’ll need to maneuver the couch once it gets to your home.
Doing so is simple.
- Start by simply measuring the height and width of the doors, as well as the entry clearance. This means you’ll also want to measure the diagonal width of your door, as you may need to turn your sofa on its side to get it into the room.
REMEMBER: As a general rule, you’ll want to aim for furniture that’s at least four inches smaller than the doorways it must pass through.
- Additionally, you’ll want to take note of any odd corners, wall photos, light fixtures, and other potential impediments that could get in the way of transporting the sofa.
2. Measure Your Room Dimensions
Once you’ve measured your doorways, you’ll also want to measure your room.
- Start by measuring the distance from the door to the far wall—the bigger the space, the more room you’ll have to maneuver your furniture.
- You’ll also want to measure the length and width of the entire room, as well as the height of your halls—as this can affect how tall your furniture appears.
3. Measure Your Sofa
Of course, you’ll also want to measure your sofa (or tape out the space where you wish to place your sofa) to see how it will look in the space you’re trying to set up.
- To measure the length of the sofa, simply measure from one arm to the other, making sure to take the measurement at the widest point.
- Once you’ve done this, measure height by going from the tallest point of the sofa to the ground, measure the depth by going from the edge of the seating to the back cushion.
- You can also measure the diagonal depth of the sofa. To do so, simply place a straight edge at the tallest point of the sofa so that it’s facing the front arm of the couch. After this, simply go from the rear corner of the sofa with your measuring tape and determine the distance between it and the point at which the tape and edge touch.
Summary
Understanding standard couch dimensions can give you a better idea of how to set up your living space.
In this guide, we went over the average size of couches and sofas and introduced some simple methods you can use to measure your living space (and desired sofa) to find the right size furniture for you.
If you’re ready to purchase your next sofa, make sure to check back here for reference for all your sizing needs
Standard sizes of sofas - articles about furniture on Wikidivia
Whatever interior you are in, you will almost always find a sofa there. This is not only one of the essential elements of the living room: the sofa can be found in the bedroom, and in the kitchen, and even in the hallway, if the area allows. How to choose the most comfortable sofa, because there are so many of them?
In the photo is a corner sofa Misl Barhat Salmon>>
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There are several standard sofa sizes available. With their choice, you need to start searching for the perfect sofa for your interior.
Size standards are regulated by GOST 13025.
2-85. The minimum dimensions of upholstered furniture are determined by medical standards: height - 44 cm, width - 50 cm seat and 70 cm recumbent per person.
International standards set minimum values. We focus on your comfort. For example, the length of a bed should ideally be 2 meters. We strive for it - all our beds are in the range of 193–200 cm or longer.
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The most popular sofa is a folding sofa. If necessary, it can be quickly and easily unfolded, which will provide additional beds in case guests stay overnight. Each type of sofa has its own characteristics. This is important to consider when choosing dimensions.
Corner sofas
One of the types is corner sofas. Differ in massiveness and the big sizes. They take pride of place in the corner and do not use the usable space of the room.
Pictured corner sofa Siteno Barhat Salmon >>
Features of corner sofas:
- available without and with armrests;
- the most common bed widths 140, 150, 130, 170, 190 and 200 cm.
- the length of the bed depends on who the sofa is purchased for. If for a child, then a length of 150 cm will suffice, if for an adult - 190 or 200 cm.
- corner sofas are equipped with a linen box designed to store bed linen or other accessories.
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Straight sofas
The most common type of sofa is straight. Folding models are also used as an extra bed in the apartment. Straight sofas are chosen for fairly large rooms. The dimensions of the sofa should correspond to the area of \u200b\u200bthe room. It is convenient to put them along one wall. Straight sofas can often be found in the kitchen.
Pictured is the Space Happy Ocean sofa >>
Most often, straight sofas are available with book, click-clack, dolphin or accordion folding designs. The depth of the model is an important factor on which the comfort of the seat depends.
Standard parameters of straight sofas:
- sofas with a width of 130, 150 or 160 cm are selected for the kitchen.
This length is optimal for the dining area. In large families, the kitchen sofa can be 170 or 200 cm wide. - ideal product width - 70-90 see
- It is also worth considering the depth of the seat. All our top models have a seating depth of 60 cm: this is a new Divan.ru comfort standard, so that the whole family can comfortably sit on the sofa.
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Forward-folding sofas
The person who uses this type of sofa sleeps perpendicularly. When folded, the furniture takes up little space and looks compact. The most common model is 120 cm long, it can also be 130 or 150 cm. It is better to choose a double sofa with a bed width of 180 cm or more.
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The bed unfolds forward. There are 170 cm models with a bed length of 180 or 190 cm, a sofa of 180 or 120 cm in length is also considered to be in demand. Here the sofa with a seat depth of 80 cm is considered to be the most comfortable.
As a sleeping place intended only for one person.
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They are laid out lengthwise, and when unfolded the bed can be 180, 190 or 200 cm. When folded, each model has a unique length. There are couches with a length of 130, 140, 150, 170, 190 or 200 cm. In another case, the choice of a sofa should be approached more thoughtfully.
Pictured is the sofa Artils Velvet Grafit >>
Usually, height is taken into account if the sofa is planned to be used not only for sitting, but also as a permanent sleeping place. For tall people, a sofa with a bed length of 190–200 cm is selected, if a person’s height reaches two meters, then a sofa should only be purchased with a bed length of 210 cm. For people with even greater growth, you have to purchase three-meter sofas.
The standard height of the sofa from the floor to the seat should be at least 35–40 cm. Other parameters are less important, so you can choose the standard comfortable seat depth of 80 cm.
Parameters such as the height of the sofa with the back, the height of the back itself, as well as the height of the armrests, if any, depend on the design of the sofa.
Sofa sizes: upholstered furniture standards
When buying new furniture, most people pay attention only to its appearance, imagining how it will fit into the interior. Some take into account the comfort of the seats and the serviceability of the transformation mechanism of the sofa, forgetting about the size of upholstered furniture. However, it is the dimensions that you should pay attention to in the first place, because the product must be placed in the place intended for it in specific rooms, providing sufficient comfort to those sitting.
To correctly calculate the dimensions of a particular upholstered furniture, some indicators are taken into account. For example, you need to maintain a certain distance between those sitting so that they feel comfortable.
However, the abundance of models and different standards are often confused, so it’s worth understanding them in more detail.
Sofa standardization and dimensions
Most countries use standard sizes when creating upholstered furniture. Some believe that this is superfluous, because standardization holds back fantasy. And if the buyer does not fit, you can simply not buy the product. But there is a reason why the overall dimensions of sofas should be the same and it has little to do with the decisions of states or factories. It's all about medicine. It is she who limits the production of products that can adversely affect health.
For a comfortable stay, it is necessary to choose the right sofa in size so that there is enough free space on it. Through anthropometric studies, scientists determined the average values, because all people have different weights, as well as other parameters, so it’s quite difficult to adjust to everyone.
The size standard for sofas provides that people can take different postures while relaxing. But at the same time, he does not impose the dimensions of upholstered furniture, but only sets the framework.
For example, a standard sofa should be calculated at 50 centimeters per person, and this is only for sitting. And the full size of the sofa bed should be at least 70 cm.
The height standards are determined by the manufacturers themselves, so the sofa can rise above the ground by at least a meter. For the backrest, armrests, as well as other elements, there are no separate criteria.
What size sofas are available depending on the type?
Most choose upholstered furniture that can be turned into an extra bed, because you can not only sit on it, but also accommodate guests or sleep on your own. There are several types of sofa products and each has its own characteristics that should be considered.
Corner sofa: standard sizes
Typically, corner structures are quite large and occupy a whole corner in the room, using a minimum of usable space. This is a great choice for a small room, and the folding option provides a comfortable sleep. Among its features are:
- The design consists of three parts - a pair of straight elements and an angle. The long part is usually 130-150 cm.
- Designs without armrests, taking up less space.
- Variable sleeper options available from 140-200 cm wide.
- The standard does not specify how wide the sofa should be, but most often it is 70 or 90 cm.
- An important element is the linen box, in which you can hide bed linen or other accessories.
Features straight sofa
This variety is considered the most common and it is he who becomes the choice of most residential premises. Often it is installed along the wall, but sometimes it is also used to divide a room into different zones.
The depth and size of the sofa can be different, it all depends on the mechanisms that help them unfold. The seating comfort depends on the depth.
When purchasing a direct model, it is necessary to take into account its dimensions when it is unfolded. However, the folded state is no less important, because often such products are complemented by wide armrests.
Separately, it is worth highlighting the modular sofa, the dimensions of such upholstered furniture can be very diverse, because it consists of different elements. If desired, they can always be separated by changing the order. The color, size, as well as the number of details depends on the buyer, so everyone can independently choose the size of the depth, width and length of the sofa, giving it the shape of an angle, semicircle or even a zigzag. The size of one module is usually 60–100 cm.
How do seats affect?
When choosing, always take into account the approximate number of people who can use the sofa:
- A small sofa 120 cm is enough for one person to sit or sleep.
- The dimensions of the double sofa are slightly larger, especially if it is a married couple. For a comfortable rest or constant sleep, you need to pick up a product with a length of at least 170 cm, but it is better if the sofa is 190–200 cm long, then it will be comfortable to sleep on it when unfolded. It is acceptable to have a slightly smaller double sofa, the dimensions of the furniture will increase when unfolded and even with a length of 180 cm it will be comfortable to sleep.
- The most popular choice is the triple and even couples choose it, just for more comfort. This is the best choice for those who like to gather in companies. The dimensions of a three-seater sofa are usually limited to 2 meters in length and 80 cm in width, although they can be more.
- There are four-, five- or even seven-seat options. Their height and width differ little from standard models, and the width of the seat varies between 70–80 cm. They resemble a three-seater sofa, the dimensions of which have not changed, except for the length.
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