The biggest cause of regret when buying a sofa is choosing the wrong size. A sofa that is too big swallows the room; one that is too small gets lost in the space. This practical guide teaches you how to measure correctly and calculate the ideal size for your space.
What to measure and how
Measure the length and width of the room, the distance between the wall where the sofa will sit and other main furniture (television, dining table), and the height of door openings and corridors, which is essential to ensure the sofa can enter the house.
The 2/3 rule
One of the most used proportions in interior design: the sofa should not occupy more than two-thirds of the width of the wall it is leaning against. This rule creates visual balance and ensures space for other elements.
Minimum circulation distance
Between the sofa and the coffee table, there should be at least 45 cm (ideally 60 cm). Between the sofa and other furniture pieces, 80 to 90 cm for comfortable passage. Never enclose the sofa against a wall on all sides.
Simulate before buying
Mark the dimensions of the sofa you are considering on the floor with adhesive tape. Live with this simulation for 24 hours. This simple technique avoids perception errors that often occur in stores.
The role of visual scale
In rooms with high ceilings, a high-back sofa balances the proportions. In rooms with low ceilings, a horizontal-line sofa with visible legs visually expands the space. Scale is relational; there is no abstract "right" sofa.
With the right measurements in hand and our team available to help, finding the ideal sofa for your space is a simple process without risk of error.
