What are the sizes of sectionals?

The overall length of a sectional sofa is usually between 94” and 156” (or between about 8′ and 13′) long. Overall Width: This is the total measurement of all the components along the back of the sofa.

How big should your Sectional be?

A general rule of thumb is that your sofa should not occupy the entire length of a wall. There should be at least 18 inches of space on either side of the sofa. If you want a sectional with a chaise, then the long chaise portion should not extend more than halfway across the room.

What is the long piece of a sectional called?

The chaise portion is the part of the sectional that sticks out into the room and allows you to stretch out your legs. When picking a sectional, the decision you need to make is whether you want the chaise to be on the right hand side (RAF) or the left hand side (LAF) of the sofa portion.

How are sectional dimensions measured?

HOW TO MEASURE FOR A SECTIONAL SOFA

Height 38-inches means 38 inches from the sectional base to the top of the back.
Width 117-inches means 117 inches wide from right arm to left arm, including all sectional pieces between.
Depth 88-inches means 88 inches from the front-facing edge to the back side of the sectional.

What is considered a small sectional?

Most small sectionals are between 80″ and 100″ wide and 36″ to 40″ deep. Depth is measured from the back of the sofa to the end of the seat cushion. A chaise sofa may have a depth ranging from 60″ to 85″, measured from the back of the sofa to the end of the chaise.

How much space do you need for a sectional?

Make sure you leave around 2 feet of open space around the sectional (unless it is placed against the wall) to maintain comfortable walkways. That being said, sectionals work better as room-dividers than sofas.

Should Sectionals be against the wall?

The most common placement for a regular sofa is against the wall, but this doesn’t have to be the case for a sectional. If you can spare the real estate, floating the extended arm—or the entire piece—out in the middle of a room is a great way to visually mix things up.

How do you arrange a sectional couch?

How to Arrange a Sectional Sofa in Your Living Room

Place it Across from the Focal Point. Ideally, living room sectionals should be placed on the opposite side of the room from the main focal point.
Don’t Block Windows and Doors.
Decide on a Style.
Make the Living Room Complete with Finishing Touches.

What is a left-facing sectional sofa?

Left-Hand Facing: If you are standing facing a sectional and the chaise is on the left, it is a left-hand facing chaise. The arm of the chaise is on the left, because the sofa continues to the right.