Q) Hi Deb. I’m looking for a large couch for our basement family room. We have a big room and I’d like to have a large sectional with a TV on the wall. Is there a standard size or shape? Thanks!
A) A large sectional sofa can be a functional, stylish and comfortable piece for your family room. There are many options on the style and pieces you can put together. Typically, determining what fits the space is the most important, and often comfort may be equally significant for a functional family room.
Sectional sofa
Determining all the modular pieces in a sectional sofa can be confusing. It can help to establish if you want the sofa in a corner, or along a straight wall in your room. You can create a sectional sofa that is like two big sofas coming together in a corner, or you can create something more symmetrical (against a straight wall) that has an ottoman, a chaise or even a double chaise, on each end.
Floor plan
To decide the right configuration for your room, it will be important to know the dimensions. You will want to make sure the sofa fits in the room (and down the stairs), and gives you adequate seating for your family.
Fabric
In a family room a darker fabric may be the way to go to help ease the wear and tear. A colour like charcoal grey or blue in a durable fabric can be forgiving with spills or stains.
Tip: A rug can help ground a large sectional sofa in a room. Even with a corner or L-shape sofa, an area rug can fill in empty floor space and make a room feel more balanced.