Corner sofa or chaise sofa? Both give you more room to relax than a standard sofa, but they suit different rooms and different ways of living. Here's how to decide which is right for your home.
At a glance
| Corner sofa | Chaise sofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | Seats the most people | Seats fewer, but one can stretch out |
| Footprint | Fills a corner; needs two walls or a large space | Smaller footprint; works on one wall |
| Best for | Families, hosting, larger rooms | Lounging, smaller rooms, couples |
| Open-plan | Great for zoning a living area | Defines a space more subtly |
Why choose a corner sofa?
A corner sofa makes the most of an otherwise awkward corner and gives everyone a seat. It's ideal for families, film nights and entertaining, and in open-plan spaces its L-shape neatly separates the living area from the rest of the room.
A corner sofa gathers everyone together; a chaise lets you stretch out and unwind.
Why choose a chaise sofa?
A chaise sofa gives you a long, generous seat to put your feet up, without the full footprint of a corner sofa. It suits smaller rooms and couples, and some designs, such as our storage chaise sofas, hide useful space beneath the chaise.
Questions to help you decide
- How many people sit together?If the whole family gathers every evening, a corner sofa gives everyone room.
- Do you like to lie down?If stretching out matters most, a chaise is made for it.
- How big is the room?Measure carefully. A chaise often fits where a corner won't; see our furniture access guide for delivery checks too.
- Which side?Both corners and chaises are usually left- or right-handed, so think about windows, doors and the view.
Your questions, answered
- What is the difference between a corner sofa and a chaise sofa?
- A corner sofa is L-shaped, with seating along both sides of the corner, so it seats more people. A chaise sofa is a sofa with an extended seat at one end for stretching out, and usually has a smaller footprint.
- Is a chaise sofa good for a small room?
- Yes. A chaise sofa often suits a smaller room better than a corner sofa, as it sits along one wall while still giving you space to put your feet up.
- Which is better for families, a corner or chaise sofa?
- A corner sofa is usually better for families, as it seats the most people and is ideal for film nights and entertaining.
- Can I choose which side the chaise or corner is on?
- Corner and chaise sofas are usually available left- or right-handed. Check the options on each product page, or ask our team for help.
Find your perfect shape
Visit our showroom to try corner and chaise sofas side by side, or order free samples to start planning.
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