Sofa Sets

Choosing the right sofa set size for your living room

Before you choose a sofa set, measure your living room and mark out the footprint of the furniture using masking tape on the floor. Most three-seater sofas run between 210 and 240cm wide, and a matching two-seater adds another 150 to 170cm. For open-plan living areas, a couch and chair set with an L-shaped configuration can define the seating zone without requiring additional rugs or room dividers.

Mix with our wood wall shelving to build storage and display into the living room wall behind or beside your sofa set.

Picking a sofa set fabric and frame that suits how you live

If you have children, pets or a busy household, a performance fabric like textured polyester or microfibre will hold up to daily wear and clean more easily than loose-weave linen. As velvet is a cut-pile fabric, and there are no exposed loops for claws to hook into, velvet can be a good choice for households with pets. Kiln-dried hardwood frames last significantly longer than softwood or engineered wood, and a frame warranty of at least 5 years is a useful indicator of the manufacturer's confidence in the build quality.

Shop our velvet sofa beds for the same soft texture, with the flexibility of a fold-out spare bed when guests stay over.

Getting your living area sofa set arrangement right

For conversation to flow naturally in your living area, position the sofas and chairs so that no seat is more than about 3 metres from any other seat in the group. Angling an armchair at 45 degrees to the corner of the sofa rather than placing it directly perpendicular often opens up the layout and makes the room feel less regimented.

See the matching outdoor lounge sets for a similar arrangement approach outdoors, or explore our full range of sofas to compare styles for your living room.

Frequently asked questions

What does a sofa set typically include?

Most sofa sets include a three-seater sofa and a two-seater sofa, or a three-seater sofa with one or two matching armchairs. Some sets also include a coffee table or footstool, but upholstered seating pieces and tables are often sold separately in higher-end ranges.

How do I choose between a sofa set and buying individual pieces?

Buying a matched sofa set guarantees the fabric dye lots, cushion fillings and frame finishes are consistent across all pieces, which is difficult to replicate when purchasing individual items from different ranges over time. Sets also typically offer a combined financial saving compared to buying each piece at its individual price.

How long should a quality sofa last?

A sofa with a kiln-dried hardwood frame, eight-way hand-tied springs and high-density foam cushioning should remain structurally sound and comfortable for 10 to 15 years. Entry-level sofas with engineered wood frames and standard foam typically show significant wear within 5 to 7 years.

What size rug should I put under a sofa set?

For a three-seater and two-seater sofa set arranged in an L or parallel configuration, a 240 x 340cm rug is usually the minimum size to anchor the space. Ideally the front legs of all sofas sit on the rug, which visually connects the seating group and defines the living zone within an open-plan space.

Can I add extra pieces to a sofa set later?

Many sofa sets in our range are part of modular collections that allow you to add extra seat modules, corner pieces or ottomans from the same range at a later date. Check the product description to confirm whether the set is modular and whether additional pieces are available in the same fabric and colour.