Picking the Perfect Sofa for your Small Space
Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to compromise on comfort. For the spatially challenged who have made their home in a studio or one bedroom, a sofa might seem like a pipe dream, but there are a range of options here at Urban Natural to create a homey living room without taking up every inch of your available footprint. From comfy single-seaters to compact sofas you can spread out on, we have a seating solution for every apartment size, no matter how small. And to make things extra easy for you, we’ve assembled this inch-by-inch guide through some of our favorite pieces to help you make the most out of your small space.
Best Chair and a Half Sofas
If you love to spread out but space is at a premium in your home, a Chair and a Half could be just what you’re looking for. Just like it sounds, a Chair and Half is not quite a sofa but more than a chair: think of it as the most lush single seater you can imagine. When paired with an ottoman it can comfortably fit one or two people while remaining flexible enough to fit where a loveseat might not. With its modest profile, it can be accommodated in even the tightest of spaces, while still offering the luxury of a more expansive seating arrangement. Here are a few of our favorites.
Donato Chair-and-a-Half
We love the Donato from Cisco Hope for its comfort, with its wide seat and cloud like cushions offering a plush feel that imparts a luxurious sitting experience. With the Donato, you get a whole lot of personality in a conveniently proportioned package.
Estero Chair-and-a-Half
The Estero from American Leather is a great option, highly customizable with high or low legs to match the profile of any room and smooth or tufted finish to suit your taste in textiles.
Genevieve Chair-and-a-half
A consistent customer favorite, the Genevieve boasts a stately and sophisticated silhouette while providing several extra inches of width and depth, making it the perfect chair to curl up and relax in.
Best Loveseats (55" - 71")
If you have that little bit of extra space necessary to fit a two-seater, a loveseat is the perfect solution– providing a compact, small-scale sofa specifically designed for two people. Usually measuring between 55 and 71 inches, loveseats can be the centerpiece for compact, cozy spaces or intimate seating arrangements. Here are some of our best sellers to consider.
Alice Loveseat
The Alice Loveseat combines vintage charm with a modern silhouette. Upholstered legs make for a refined, elegant form that fits elegantly into any small space. With its distinctive style and manageable size, it makes for a wonderful anchor in any apartment’s living area.
Madeline Loveseat
Add a touch of vintage flair with the Madeline Loveseat. Its plush, cloud down cushions make for a luxurious and comfortable seat and it comes in a variety of sizes, both of which make it a good choice for many of our customers and interior design clients.
Dromedary Loveseat
The Dromedary Loveseat represents the very best of the Cisco Home’s John Derian furniture collection. Its heritage silhouette evokes an heirloom quality, while its scale and touches are perfectly suited to modern needs. It's no wonder it is a perennial favorite of Urban Natural customers.
Best Apartment Sofas (68" - 80")
What exactly is an apartment sofa? Well, it’s a sofa meant for an apartment – a scaled-down sofa usually measuring between 68 and 80 inches in width. Think of it as the goldilocks of small sofas – it’s small enough to fit in a compact living area while still offering the full comfort of a standard sofa. It also marks a new level of lounging potential; as we get into the mid 70-inches, we’re starting to venture into coveted three-seater territory. If you’re in the market for an enduring centerpiece that will anchor your living area but be just at home anywhere you might scale up, an Apartment Sofa could be the right solution for you. Here’s a few suggestions to get you started.
Barcelona Apartment Sofa
The Barcelona Apartment Sofa feature a high-leg design that provide a distinct look and feel while facilitating a sense of openness that makes your room feel expansive and uncluttered.
Cove Apartment Sofa
The Cove Apartment Sofa from Cisco Home’s John Derian collection takes advantage of its tight back to give a clean, simple silhouette that is uniquely well suited to compact living. It’s modern and eye-catching while not compromising on comfiness.
Lawson Apartment Sofa
The Lawson Apartment Sofa features a high-leg design that provide a distinct look and feel while facilitating a sense of openness that makes your room feel expansive and uncluttered.
Finding other Small Space Solutions is easy with Urban Natural’s Design Professionals
If you’re interested in finding even more options for your apartment, we can help. Reach out today to set up a free consultation with one of our in-house interior designers who are experts at working with you to find the right pieces to suit your space and let your personal style shine. Available in-store or online, we’re just a click or call away.
