Choosing a sofa
for a small living room intimate and comfortable

Selecting a sofa for a small living room is quite a challenge. It should be perfect for relaxing with your favourite book, watching a film or having a long chat with friends. It is important that it not only surprises with its functionality, but also matches the aesthetics of the interior. So how do you choose the perfect sofa?

In the living room, which is transformed into a realm of comfort after a long and difficult day, a comfortable sofa plays a significant role. Whether we prefer to spend our evenings lying down and sipping tea or actively playing with the children, it is on the sofa that we do most of our work. In order to ensure that the sofa fulfils all the tasks we set it, it is worth giving careful thought to choosing the right model. And don't forget about the accessories that will add a cosy atmosphere to a small interior.

A SOFA FOR A SMALL LIVING ROOM SHOULD BE SMALL? NOT FORGOTTEN!

Buying the right sofa model should be approached comprehensively, paying particular attention to its size and seat depth. An important determinant here is the space available and the tasks to be fulfilled by this piece of furniture. When choosing a sofa for a small living room, try to pay attention first and foremost to your needs. If it is also to be used as a bed, it is worth saving a little more space and buying a sofa bed.

Leisure furniture plays such an important role that it is sometimes worth considering buying a smaller sideboard or a narrower display cabinet in order to be able to afford a sofa of a larger size. Some flats have a separate wardrobe, which greatly simplifies the issue of storage, but in many cases it is enough to replace several standing cupboards with wall shelves or to hang the TV on the wall, so we can dispense with the RTV cabinet altogether. A coffee table with extra storage space where we can organise small items can also be helpful.

A functional solution for a small living room is to choose a corner sofa or a sofa with higher legs. Thanks to them the piece of furniture will look slim and light, and the room will optically appear larger. Raising the sofa will also make daily cleaning easier - you won't have to move or lift the furniture to vacuum the space underneath.

WHERE TO CREATE A RELAXATION AREA IN A SMALL LIVING ROOM?

When arranging the living room, especially when choosing furniture, it is worth paying attention to the shape of the interior itself. More often than not, it is the layout of the room that suggests to us the most effective arrangement of zones. In a sunny attic room with a slanted ceiling, a sofa that fits into the recess under the windows, such as the three-seater Noel sofa on low legs, will work well. By fitting the sofa well, you will cleverly utilise a space that most people find problematic.

In a small flat, including a bedsit, we can easily place the sofa in the central part of the room. This will naturally separate the kitchen area from the relaxation area, or the TV area from the home library and office corner. However, when deciding on such an arrangement, remember to choose a sofa model with an aesthetically finished back.

A corner sofa will work just as well in a small living room as a compact sofa. The spacious seat can accommodate all the family and invited guests. When the family visits, the chaise longue will serve as an additional seat, and on a daily basis it will allow you to sit comfortably and stretch your legs, or even take a tasty nap. The specific design of this piece of furniture means that, contrary to appearances, it does not take up a lot of space, especially if we manage to fit it perfectly into a corner of the room. Both right and left-hand variants are available in the VOX range, allowing you to make optimal use of the available space.

A corner sofa will successfully complete the arrangement of a small living room, even if we decide to place it in the centre of the room. Such an arrangement can be extremely helpful when the living room is an open space where you cannot find many free corners and the whole wall is occupied by windows or patio doors.

MOBILE UNITS - THE DREAM SOFA FOR A SMALL LIVING ROOM

If you want to perfectly fit a sofa or corner sofa into the room, you can create it yourself by combining ready-made modules. They will look as good juxtaposed as disconnected, and placed in a place in the living room where they are most needed. Single seats, corner units, pouffes and ottomans will help us create the perfect rest, which will be able to change with the daily routine of the members of the household. Use the versatile Modus and Pelo collections to create a dream centre of home life.

SOFT UPHOLSTERY - COMFORT AND A VISUAL FEAST IN ONE

Almost every sofa or corner sofa from the VOX collection can be finished exactly the way we want - choosing from over twenty fabrics in over a dozen colours. In this way we can easily match our furniture not only with the other elements of the interior, but also with the everyday challenges they will have to face.

Depending on our preferences, the sofa can blend in discreetly with its surroundings, creating a harmonious whole, or catch the eye and be an original accent. So there is nothing stopping us from opting for universal colours such as beiges, browns or greys, but also from livening up our living room a little by placing a red, blue or even green sofa.

If you are afraid of such bold solutions, it is advisable to choose furniture in a muted colour and bring out its individual character with intriguing accessories, such as a colourful Pat cushion or a yellow, soft merino wool blanket. Accessories can be changed to suit your tastes several times a year, allowing you to rediscover your favourite interior every now and again.

Keep in mind that the fabric we choose will have to withstand numerous challenges on a daily basis. Fans of four-legged animals may be interested in hardwearing velour, while parents of small children may be interested in a melange fabric with a twill weave that will forgive frequent stains. Also popular among upholstery fabrics are easy-to-clean nubuck and chenille, which looks somewhat like thin velvet. An undeniable advantage of such upholstery is its resistance to lint and easy care.

TEXTILES AND DECORATION - RELAXING IN YOUR OWN WAY

When arranging the living room, let's not forget the accessories that will help us create a cosy atmosphere to facilitate relaxation in the evening. This is where not only soft rugs and cushions can help, but also an atmospheric lamp providing soft and warm light or a natural, hand-woven rug that gives the interior a unique character and provides pleasant support for the feet.

When choosing accessories for a small living room, make sure that they do not overwhelm the room. Therefore, let's choose accessories, which, apart from interesting aesthetics, will introduce some functionality to the interior. An interesting solution may be the Bolsa basket made of jute rope, in which we can successfully store newspapers, books or blankets. A tray will also be indispensable, which can be rearranged as required, even carrying small snacks during a movie night.

The crowning glory of a small living room is the window covering. In a small room, we can boldly replace heavy curtains with light curtains or discreet blinds, which additionally bring a charming play of light and shadow into the room. The soft, diffused glow will undoubtedly help to create the desired atmosphere of a warm and cosy interior, inviting you to sit comfortably on the sofa.