Choose a sectional if you want the most seating in one piece and have a corner to fill. Choose a sofa set if you want flexible seating you can arrange around a room. Choose a sofa bed if the room also needs to sleep guests. The right answer depends mostly on your room's shape, how many people sit there each day, and whether you host overnight.
Sectionals: most seats in one piece
A sectional is a sofa made of joined sections, usually in an L shape with a chaise or corner. It fits neatly into a corner and gives everyone a spot facing the TV.
- Good for: family rooms, open-concept spaces and corners, lounging with your feet up.
- Watch out for: the long side and the depth of the chaise. A sectional takes more floor space than a sofa of the same width.
Example: the Reversible Velvet Sectional Sofa (Live Oak 2213) is $399.99 in grey or black. It measures 76" W x 58" D x 35" H and includes an ottoman. A reversible chaise can usually be set up on the left or the right, which helps if you move or rearrange later.
Our sectionals collection starts at $378.99 with the Linen Sectional Sofa (Live Oak 1867A).
Sofa sets: flexible seating
A sofa set is matching pieces sold together, usually a sofa, a loveseat and a chair. Because the pieces are separate, you can arrange them around a coffee table, split them between rooms, or fit them into a room with doors and windows that don't leave a clear corner.
- Good for: living rooms where people sit facing each other to talk, rooms without a usable corner, and households that move often.
- Watch out for: total wall length. Three pieces need more wall or floor space spread out than one sectional.
Example: the Stationary Sofa Set – Grey (IF-8240) is $1,127.99 for the 3-piece set (1 sofa, 1 loveseat and 1 chair). You can also buy pieces on their own: the sofa is $493.99 and the loveseat is $395.99. Listed sizes are 78" L for the sofa, 58" L for the loveseat and 36" L for the chair, each 33" W and 34" H. The manufacturer also lists built-in stainless steel cup holders.
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Sofa beds: seating by day, a bed by night
Sofa beds turn into a sleeping surface, which makes them useful in condos, home offices that double as guest rooms, and basements. There are a few types:
- Klik klak sofa beds fold flat by lowering the back. The Klik Klak Sofa Bed (IF-8070) is $393.99. It measures 71" L x 34" W x 31" H as a sofa and 71" L x 42" W x 17" H as a bed.
- Sofa bed sectionals give you sectional seating plus a bed. The Sofa Bed Sectional with Reversible Chaise – Grey Fabric (IF-9025) is $1,043.99 and measures 90" L x 59" W x 35" H.
- Futons are a frame plus a separate futon mattress. For example, the Futon Frame (IF-208) is $169.99 and the Promotional Futon Mattress – 8 in. (8D) is $212.99.
Watch out for the open size: leave room in front of the sofa for it to unfold. Browse sofa beds and futons.
How to decide: a quick checklist
- Measure the room. Mark the piece's width and depth on the floor with painter's tape and check you can still walk around it. A common guideline is to leave a walkway of roughly 30 to 36 inches where people pass.
- Look for a corner. A clear corner suits a sectional. Lots of doors, windows or a fireplace often suit a sofa set better.
- Count daily seats. Think about how many people sit there on a normal evening, not just on holidays.
- Overnight guests? If yes, a sofa bed or sofa bed sectional saves buying a separate guest bed.
- Measure the way in. Doorways, hallways, stairs and elevators all matter. Our guide on measuring before delivery covers each step.
Quick answers
Does a sectional fit in a small living room?
It can, if the room has a usable corner. Look for a compact sectional and check the depth of the chaise against your walkway space.
Is a sofa set or a sectional better for a family?
A sectional keeps everyone together in one spot. A sofa set is easier to rearrange and to split between rooms. Both can seat a family well.
Is a klik klak the same as a sofa bed?
A klik klak is one type of sofa bed. The back folds down flat to make the sleeping surface.
Do you assemble sofas?
Assembly is available for an extra charge. Call 437-995-4507 for details. Delivery is free across our service area and usually arrives within 7 business days.
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