Crafting the right look for your living room is all about the sofa. As the most influential anchor in the room, your sofa can set the tone for a truly striking living space. Sofa sectionals are a great way make a statement and reshape the usage of a room – large or small.

Whether you’re redecorating or furnishing a living space from scratch, selecting a sectional should be done carefully, to ensure a good fit with your décor and personal taste. Ask yourself a few questions up front for a living room that looks professionally appointed.

Would you describe your other furniture as modern or minimalist? Look for sectional sofas from Armen Living, Coaster, Diamond, or Global Living. Are you more traditional, favoring antiques, hearty wood, or rich leather? Try brands like Catnapper, Distinction Leather, Homelegance, Klaussner Furniture, or Simmons.

Are you furnishing a basement media room? Or is your sectional sofa for a social living room space? Will you be entertaining or relaxing? Or both? Consider the purpose(s) you’ll want your sofa to serve when you consider design style and upholstery options.

Small Spaces and Sofa Sectionals?

Why consider a sectional in a small space? Using a sofa sectional in an open-concept bachelor space is a great way to divide the room between living and dining or sleeping space. In super compact apartments, a sectional can be very functional, as long as the size is chosen carefully so as not to crowd the room.

If you do have a large room to fill, sectionals can meet that need too. Instead of restricting your size, opt for a large model of your favorite style. Add an extra connecting-joint seat for a wide U-shape or J-shape instead of the standard L-shape as best suits your space.

Sleeper Sofas and Custom Options

After you’ve chosen a style and size, move on to other options like sleeper models and custom fabrics. A combination like a sectional sleeper is tough to find, so you may have to sacrifice other specifics. Do you have a really particular colour or texture in mind? If your taste leans towards unique niche products and you know your sectional sofa simply must be blue or made of chenille, make sure you’ve searched with your highest priority first in case you have to relinquish a feature.

Shop for Your Sofa Set Right at Home

Finding the perfect sectional sofa in person can involve trips to one showroom after another, as you deal with limited selection, sales pressure, and busy retail spaces. Shopping online is a great way to take the time you need, in a relaxed atmosphere, to find the right fit for your specific style and space.