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The best corner sofas for making the most of your space
Put your feet up on the best corner sofas. From luxurious leather and plush velvet to futuristic modular designs with expert advice on how to shop.
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While the sofa bed has to take the prize for the most functional piece of furniture in the house (it does do two jobs in one, after all), we have to give it to the corner sofa for being one of the most convenient. Have too much space? A corner sofa will help section it off and make it look less empty. Don’t have enough room? Corner sofas can fit easily into smaller rooms to help you add extra seats without compromising on floor space. And if you really need to, they’re normally large enough that you could sleep across them should you need. They’re really the only way to go when it comes to sofas, in our opinion.
Whether you’re going for a relaxed, comfortable vibe or want a chic, sleek minimal look, we’ve rounded up our favourite corner sofas below, all of which we think will make a worthwhile addition your home. Plenty of them also have customisable options, so have a think in advance about what colours and fabrics would suit your space.
What are the best corner sofas? Best overall corner sofa:
Inspired by Britain’s history with tailoring, this sofa is all about clean lines and elegant upholstery. But that's not where the fun ends. As comfortable as sofas come, expect deep cushioning and plenty of plump.
Soho Home's Vivienne sofa may be a risk for the red wine drinkers among us, but if you can keep it stain-free, it's well worth the investment. Soft and textured it'll turn your space into a cosy haven in no time.
Make a corner sofa even more functional and invest in one which doubles up as a sofa bed. In a pine green fabric, this Snug sofa is configured as a corner, a 1.5-seat sofa, and a three-seater sofa bed, all of which you can move around and reconfigure as and how you want. To top it off, it's also soft, cosy and even suitable for vegans.
We’ve included a comprehensive guide to the best corner sofas below, but if you’re just looking for a quickfire list, look no further…
- Best corner sofa: Heal’s Tailor Corner Sofa, £5,038 at heals.com
- Best textured corner sofa: Soho Home Vivienne, £7,575 at sohohome.com
- Best corner sofa bed: Snug Small Biggie,
£4,139£3,311 at snugsofa.com - Best Chesterfield corner sofa: Rose & Grey Hugo Chesterfield Corner Sofa, £5,495 at roseandgrey.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions, put to the experts
To help you make the right choices when shopping for a corner sofa, we’ve called on Sofa Club’s Head of Buying Monika Puccio to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about corner sofas.
How do I choose the right corner sofa?
Choosing which sofa fits your space isn't a one-size-fits-all operation, but there are a few key things that you can think about that should help you figure out what will work for your home. According to Sofa Club's expert Puccio, you can start “by measuring your space to ensure the sofa fits perfectly, including checking your doorways for seamless entry.” They also explained that “it is important to choose a design that complements your existing decor, paying close attention to the frame construction for lasting durability. Set a budget, but remember that a sofa is an investment — so always opt for the highest quality option within your set budget.”
In terms of what kind of sofa tends to be the easiest to work with, Puccio recommends modular sofas, explaining how they are "an excellent choice for smaller spaces and for those uncertain about space requirements as they offer flexibility and easy expansion for lifestyle changes such as family growth. Their compact design ensures effortless installation, even in tight entryways"."
How do you arrange a living room with a corner sofa?
Finding your sofa might feel like the hard part, but making it look good in your living room is an entirely separate ball game. According to Puccio, “Creating a cosy and inviting space around your corner sofa is fairly straightforward with just a few adjustments. Start by considering the placement of the corner sofa so as to not create any obstacle and allow smoother movement around the room.” They also explained that “to establish a key focal point that unifies the space, position the sofa to face a key feature of the room such as a fireplace or the television. A well-chosen coffee table and rug that sits slightly under the sofa will complete the look”.
How we test sofas
When it comes to sofas, we try and see as many as we can in person, whether that's by testing them out in our homes or visiting showrooms and furniture warehouses to make sure they fit our standards. When we haven't managed to do this we're instead only included products from brands we trust and have tried before in other areas.
All of GQ’s interiors guides are written by our in-house team of contributing testers and experts, and are edited by Daphne Bugler, British GQ’s Senior Commerce Writer, who has been working at GQ for the past four years, and has written extensively about interiors since 2020. The team regularly talks to experts in a variety of interiors categories to better understand the products we write about and what we should be looking for.
When looking at corner sofas, we are led by aesthetics first, picking those we covet the most ourselves, but we also aim to include a wide range of products from brands we trust and know well. We include both left- and right-hand sofas; large, custom-built centrepieces for tens of thousands of pounds and more affordable options; sofas in linen, velvet and otherwise; and those whose parts can be moved around and rearranged at will (because we know how annoying it can be when you move house and can’t fit a piece of statement furniture in a new room).
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