What Size Sofa Do You Need for a Loft Conversion?

Most loft conversions suit a two seater or a compact three seater sofa, usually somewhere between 150cm and 200cm wide, with a low back and a shallow depth that sits comfortably beneath the slope of the roof. The right size, however, depends less on the floor area of the room and more on where your ceiling reaches full head height, how the staircase arrives and what the sofa has to travel through to get there. In this guide we explain how to measure a loft properly, how to read the sloping ceiling as part of your floor plan, which sofa shapes behave best under the eaves, and why access is the measurement that catches most people out. We also look at depth, back height and arm style, and share practical layout ideas for loft lounges, snugs and guest rooms so your new sofa feels settled and comfortable in the space rather than squeezed into it....