What Size Sofa Do You Need for a Through Lounge?
Through lounges are long and often narrow, and that shape changes the rules for choosing a sofa. Length is rarely the problem: width is. A sofa that looks modest in a showroom can block the route from front to back, crowd a fireplace or cut a room awkwardly in half. In this guide we answer the question directly and then show you how to work out the right size for your own room. We explain how to measure the width that actually matters, how much space to leave for walkways, and why most through lounges suit a three seater sofa placed across the room or along one wall. We look at when a corner sofa can work, why seat depth deserves as much attention as overall width, and how doors, radiators and chimney breasts affect your options. Finally, we cover zoning the dining end of the room and the simple masking tape test that prevents expensive mistakes....
