Finding the Perfect Sofa for Small Apartments
Small apartment living is becoming more popular. Not only is it more financially reasonable these days to choose the apartment over the house, but it’s also a hallmark of living in big cities. As a result, the small apartment is a common space in need of designing and the struggle is real. These smaller spaces demand space be used wisely and cleverly, translating to furniture that doesn’t waste precious square footage. Perhaps one of the most needed pieces is the sofa. The sofa, especially for a small apartment, does not need to be clunky, compact versions of this essential are easily found at HORNE.
Small-Apartment Sofa Checklist
Before choosing a sofa, measure the room, every doorway and turn on the delivery path, and the space needed around nearby furniture. Use painter’s tape to mark the sofa footprint, then compare compact sofas, sectionals, and other small-space furniture against the same measurements.
- Room fit: Confirm the sofa width, depth, height, and the walking path around it.
- Delivery fit: Measure doorways, hallways, elevators, stairs, and tight turns.
- Daily use: Allow room for a coffee table, side tables, lighting, and fully opening doors or drawers.
- Visual scale: Favor raised legs, slimmer arms, and clean silhouettes when you want a small room to feel more open.
How To Measure For A Sofa
A key part of finding the perfect sofa for small apartments is measuring correctly. As with any piece of furniture, start with the height, width, and depth. Choose the wall or area where you’d like to place the sofa and measure the entire space. Then, mark out the general, maximum area you’d expect the sofa to take up. Measure again (and mark with painters’ tape on the floor if you want). Once you have a good idea of how much space you have at your disposal, you can start looking for sofas.
With each sofa, make sure you know its measurements from the outside of the left armrest to outside of the right armrest, and front cushion edge to very back edge. Take into account other details like the frame if it is outside of the cushions, the backrest if it arches backwards, and if there are any pieces of the sofa that extend—such as a chaise lounge extension or a side that opens up like the Spoke Back Sofa.
Some other important measurements to consider are those of the doorframe and any stairs/elevators needed to get the sofa into the apartment. It may seem silly to go around your apartment building measuring hallways and doorframes, but it could save you a lot of trouble.
Finally, take into account the other items you’d like to have around your sofa. Don’t forget to account for coffee tables, lights, lounge chairs, media consoles, and walking space. Mark everything out with painters’ tape if you have to, or have a contractor come into take exact measurements for you.
Find the Perfect Sofa for Small Apartments
Though measurements are important, it’s equally important to find a sofa that fits your style. At HORNE we’ve curated an extensive collection of sofas, loveseats, and sectionals to suit every living room space. Whether you’re more minimalist or want something to fit into your eclectic décor, there’s a sofa for you!
Mix Sectional: 3-Seater
The Mix Sectional is a fabulous piece of minimalistic furniture. Constructed of boxed cushions, the overall shape and silhouette makes it super easy to squeeze into a tight space. Additionally, the chaise lounge footrest cushion can be moved to the left or right to create the exact shape you need.
