Sectional sofas have been enjoying a resurgence in popularity for quite some time now. People love them because they efficiently seat a crowd and you don’t have to make a bunch of furniture pieces/fabric decisions to fill up a room. They are the workhorse and centerpiece of the seating area!
Here’s a sectional sofa in a project completed nearly 8 years ago in downtown Chattanooga. The clients have since relocated to another state but this same sectional is now in their new living room.
Sectionals are usually thought to be at home in modern settings, but as you can see, they can work quite well with traditional decor as well..
If you’re debating whether a sectional sofa is the right choice for your space, here are my thoughts.
In my opinion, sectionals are better suited for rooms predominantly used by family members.
Think about it. Family movie night. Binge watching your favorite reality tv shows. Snow days. Blankets, pillows and popcorn.
Image above is from Emily Henderson. This is the perfect setting for casual lounging and family cuddle time!
Now imagine this set up when you’re entertaining work colleagues. Won’t we be doing that at some point in the future?
Or, your elderly Aunt and Uncle come for a visit . Would they be as comfortable on a sectional sitting between your toddler and your teenage daughter’s boyfriend?
Call me old fashioned but I think there are times when a little personal space is the way to go.
You don’t have to sacrifice comfort! I’m of the opinion that sofa and a few chairs provide the right amount of comfort and separation for family and guests. When we have them again. If you look at the reflection on the fire screen, you’ll see there’s another sofa placed in the room. The 2-sofa configuration allows for lounging with the family and plenty of seating for guests.
Same room as above image. Design by The Green Room Interiors
A cozy velvet sofa, a pair of swivel chairs, and an upholstered occasional chair provide plenty of seating and comfort in this friendly main level great room. Design by The Green Room Interiors.
Here’s another living room with a sofa and a pair of swivel chairs. Perfect for family time and entertaining guests. Design by The Green Room Interiors.
Design by The Green Room Interiors. Another 2-sofa seating configuration provides the best of both worlds. Family members can stretch out on the sofa to watch tv, or guests can utilize the sofas and chairs for a well balanced conversation area.
So, there are plenty of things to consider when laying out your seating areas, and many options for which to accomplish your goals for your rooms.
Whatever you decide, I advise you take precise measurements of your space and carefully read all of the specs for the pieces you’re considering to make sure everything fits and you have adequate room to move through the space.
Or, you can call me!
The Green Room Interiors is now accepting new clients for late spring of 2021. If you’d like to experience the profound joy of living in a well designed home, email us at thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com. We’d love to help!
