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10 Reasons to Bring Home a Big, Comfy Sectional Sofa

With their soft lines, visual heft and casual versatility, modular sofas are a great choice for many rooms

Laura Gaskill
Laura Gaskill27 September 2018
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They’re big, comfy and totally napworthy. If something’s been holding you back from indulging in the pure comfort of a sectional, here are 10 reasons to just go for it. Whether your space is large or small, family friendly or slick and modern, see if there is a sectional that will work with your style and space.
Yama Architecture
1. Sectionals add definition to a room where the sofa must “float”
Living rooms with lots of doors and other features (bookshelves, radiators) that take up wall space can be difficult to furnish. In these situations a traditional sofa usually needs a sofa table behind it to lend some support if you plan to float it (place it away from the wall), but a sectional’s heft lets it stand alone.
The Cousins
2. Sectionals are cozy for TV watching
There’s nothing like snuggling up under a blanket on a big, squashy sectional for comfort. Just be sure to aim the TV toward the centre of the sectional so everyone seated has a decent view.

Browse through images of sectionals
Sail Architects
3. Sectionals lend a casual vibe to a rec room
Have a room for Ping-Pong, pool or games? A sectional is a natural choice to provide seating between matches. Casual and easygoing, sectionals are great for playrooms and party spaces, too. What kid wouldn’t enjoy building a massive fort out of sectional cushions?
4. Sectionals bring softness and warmth to a modern space
The sharp lines, metal and glass of a sleek, modern apartment can feel a bit cold. Warm things up by bringing in a generously sized, delightfully comfortable sectional to plunk down on. And unlike in the past, sectionals today are available in slimmed-down, modern silhouettes that look right at home in an urban loft.
Nanette Wong
5. Sectionals sneak in extra napping spots
A generously sized chaise makes a great spot for catching a quick nap – or even for a friend to crash on for the night. Not all sectional chaises are created equal, so if you plan to use yours for napping or overnight guests, don’t be shy … lie down on it to test it out before buying.

See how these sectionals provide comfort and style
Peruri Design Company
6. Sectionals can furnish a fuss-free large space
When you start filling up an expansive living space with smaller pieces of furniture – a sofa here, a few armchairs and a side table there – it can start to look cluttered. Choose a roomy sectional instead to keep things simple and streamlined.
7. Sectionals carve out rooms within a room
Sectionals are also great for creating a division between two seating areas, or between rooms in an open-plan space. Here a sectional creates a comfy lounge area on one side and a cozy seating area on the other.

To increase flow between spaces, try using a sectional with a chaise as the divider – the armless section of the chaise won’t block your view of the rest of the space.

Take a look at these unique chaise designs
Paul Craig Photography
8. Sectionals make a small space more comfortable
It seems like it shouldn’t work, but filling a compact room with a sectional can actually make the space feel larger – and way more comfortable. And if you add an ottoman as the coffee table, as shown here, you can boost seating options as well.
Sutro Architects
9. Sectionals exercise your creativity
Some sectional options can even be combined to create seating areas on two sides, as shown here. Being able to completely customise your sectional means you can get seating that fits your space – and your lifestyle – perfectly.
Leverone Design, Inc.
10. Sectionals help you stay flexible
Just because you’re using your loveseat and chaise sectional together now doesn’t mean that’s the only way they can be used. If you move into a new home and the configuration no longer works, you can always use the pieces separately, even in different rooms.

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