The Best Low-Back Sofas for Loft Conversions

Low back sofas suit loft conversions because they slide comfortably beneath sloping ceilings, keep sight lines open towards rooflights and dormer windows, and make the most of space that a taller frame would leave unused. The strongest choices tend to be low profile corner sofas for larger lofts, slim Scandinavian style two seaters for snugs, low chaise designs for reading corners and modular units that can be carried up narrow stairs in sections. In this guide we explain what counts as a low back, how to judge the right height for your roof line, and which styles work in different types of loft. We also look at seat comfort on lower frames, the cushion and arm details that make a difference, and how to build the rest of the room around a low sofa with lighting, storage and media furniture that share its relaxed, horizontal outline beneath the eaves and around the rooflights....