A nice simple one to kick us off! Corner sofas are designed with an ‘L-shaped’ frame that helps them fit snugly into the corner of any room - hence the name.

The idea is that these 90-degree designs can fit more bums on seats, without sacrificing any precious square footage. For example, a modest-sized living room might not have the space for a 4-seater sofa, but a larger 5 seater corner sofa could comfortably contour to the room and make better use of the space.

While L-shaped sofas are the most common, there are also U-shaped sofas that can fill an entire section of a room. These expansive couches have two corners at either end of the frame, letting two lucky loungers put their feet up and relax.

There are so many reasons why you might want to bring an L-shaped seater to your living room!

Fed up of all your friends having to fight for cushion space? Want a comfy seater that fits perfectly around the coffee table? Traditional sofa designs too ‘rigid’ for your tastes? If so, it might be time to upgrade to a corner sofa.

What’s more, L-shaped sofas can typically offer more seating space than traditional designs. As the name suggests, the shape of corner sofas fit more naturally into the corner of your lounge without overwhelming the room with its size.

Naturally, the classic set-up for an L-shaped sofa is nestled cosily in the corner, which frees up the rest of the room. The same applies to U-shaped corners sofas, which can cover an entire wall with ever-inviting comfort.

However, don’t feel so confined to the corners, or even walls. If you have a large enough living room, you can place your corner sofa front and centre, creating an always eye-catching focal point.

First things first, you need to decide where you’d like to put a brand new corner sofa.

Maybe you want to seamlessly slot the sofa into a corner of your living room? Or perhaps you’re choosing an open-ended style, and would prefer the corner sofa in a more central position along the wall? Regardless, it’s time to decide on the perfect position to suit the shape and size of your living room.

Once you’ve figured out where you want the L-shaped sofa to go, you need to figure out how much space you can spare.

Start your length measurements from where the corner or ‘crease’ of the sofa would be positioned. Take two measurements from this point to determine the maximum length for each side of the sofa: running horizontally along the floor, with a 90-degree angle between each. Stretch these measurements as far as you’d want the lengths of your corner sofa to run.

Next, you need to determine the sofa depth. There are three measurements to take here. The first is outwards from where the corner or ‘crease’ would be positioned, at a 45-degree angle from each of your previous measurements. The second and third measurements should be taken outward at a 90-degree angle from the farthest point of the two length measurements.

It’s important to check you have space for the depth of the sofa seat (and back) as well as the length - especially if your room is on the smaller side, or you plan to have a coffee table next to your sofa.

Even when you’ve got the exact measurements marked down, it can still be tricky to visualise how those dimensions fit into your living room.

A really great way to know how much space your new sofa will take up is by marking out the intended area of your corner sofa with masking tape or newspaper. You’ll immediately be able to get a feel for the size of a large or small corner sofa in relation to the rest of your room, as well as spot any potential problems, such as the sofa blocking a doorway.

With your measurements made, all that’s left to do is find a corner sofa that fits your desired dimensions. Bear in mind, however, that some models will need additional space - such as corner sofa beds or corner sofas with recliners.

If you want to find out more about determining the dimensions of any type of sofa - not just corner sofas - head over to our measuring guide.

Ever wanted to change things up with your sofa set-up? Like the freedom to rearrange your furniture on the fly? To pick and choose how your sofa is shaped? Well, with modular sofas, you can do just that!

As they’re made up of individual pieces and seating spaces, you can endlessly take them apart and reconstruct modular corner sofas to adapt to any type of seating arrangement. This means that you can freely accommodate big groups of guests, providing enough seating spaces for all your guests - or put them all together to create a cosy corner that’s perfect for nights in with the family.

The best way to think of modular sofas are as the building blocks of a sofa. But instead of the shapes being constructed in a factory, you’re provided with everything you need to build and then tweak your perfect sofa. You’re in charge, and you have the freedom to change your mind!

For starters, modular corner sofas are delivered piece by piece. This makes them much easier to deliver and install, offering more flexibility when setting them up in your living space. On the other hand, L-shaped sofas can be quite large and bulky, making them difficult to get in the house and install - and once they’re in, they can be hard work to move around too.

The endless flexibility is also another huge plus point for modular sofas. Simply choose the number of sections you’d like to include and then you can endlessly rearrange that seating area to your heart’s content.

For example, you can transform a modular sofa pack that has 5 seats and 7 sides into a 5-seater corner sofa that can take the shape of an equal sided L-shape, an L-shape chaise, or even a U-shape sofa. You could even split your sofa between multiple rooms for overnight guests, and then bring it all back together again later!

There are even modular sofa options that have surprising extra features as well. Take our Storeaway range - these modular sofas include recliners, cupholders, and USB charging ports. This makes them not only a smart choice for flexibility, but the height of luxury too.

If you’ve got any more questions or want to start exploring modular sofas, you can find everything you need in our modular sofa buying guide.