Choosing Fabric Corner Sofas for a Period Property

Period homes have generous ceilings and beautiful original features, but their layouts were never designed with corner sofas in mind. Chimney breasts, bay windows, alcoves and awkwardly placed doors all affect where a corner sofa can sit. In this guide we explain how to plan the room first, mapping out fireplaces, rails and radiators before you look at a single sofa. We share practical advice on positioning a corner sofa opposite the fireplace, keeping bays and alcoves free for other uses, and choosing a back height that respects dado and picture rails. You will find guidance on reversible and compact configurations, proportions that suit high ceilings, and fabrics such as velvet, boucle and wool blends in heritage colours that feel at home in older rooms. We also cover mixing modern and traditional pieces, getting a sectional sofa through a narrow Victorian hallway, and styling the finished room so it feels relaxed and characterful....