To corner sofa or not? That is the question.

[BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz]

Upgrading our sofa after Christmas and ca not decide whether to get a corner one.

Me, dh, 2dc (5 and 8). Currently have a long 4seater and an Ikea poang armchair and footstool.

We definitely need more seating especially as the dc grow.

So 3seater and 2seater or larger corner sofa and armchair?

I love my corner sofa, I've got one in the kitchen/sitting room and one in the living room. Also have a large footstool.

I was never a big fan but ended up getting one as it was the best use of space (and cheaper that two normal sofas). Very pleased with it - it's an Ikea one with removable, washable covers for the inevitable messes from the kids!

I think theyre a waste of space. You dont really get any extra seats than a normal sofa because you're not going to sit knee to knee with someone. So one side is void if you see what I mean. It just means someone can stretch their legs out.

I hated mine and got rid asap, it took up so much space. It was a 3 seater on each side, so huge, we a massive curved corner. When all sat on it, felt a bit close, especially with visitors.

Much prefer the 2.5 and 3 seater we now have.

Cosiest thing ever imo. See it as a life goal realised to finally have one!

I love mine (and I'm currently lounging on one), but its not for extra seating, its for lounging on and putting feet on.

Loved ours and still very bitter that our current living room doesn't allow for one. The comfiness of a corner sofa just can't be matched by separates

Hate ours, but it's a necessity due to the dimensions of the sitting room

We don't like visitors so it'll only really mostly be us lot who live here sat on it.

I think if we did, then a footstool would be necessary to ensure both of us could have legs up on an evening when dc are in bed.

I love mine but it's just me and my 2 children. A toddler who barely sits down and older child who's always out playing so I get the full thing to myself . If I had a partner and older children I would hate it, personal space and all that.

I nearly did once, but in hindsight I'm glad I didn't.

I have electric reclining sofas instead. Best thing ever!

I LOVE my corner sofa but it is massive. Fits 7 people quite comfortably. It’s wide too so DP and I can both lie side by side and watch tv if we are so inclined. I really love mine.

I love ours! My partner stretches out one way and I put my head in his lap and lie the other way, it’s soooo comfy

I'm desperate for a corner sofa...but I don't have a bloody corner! Too many doors. Definitely go for the corner sofa.

We've just got a massive corner sofa I was dubious at first but husband said it was the best fit for the room. I love that we can all fit on it and not touch each other it also has electric recliners so no need for foot stool

leftie where is it from? It sou ds great.

Oh @Leftiefterson I wonder if we have the same one

I have a big corner with chaise , fit 7 adults a child and a dog comfortably. I did love it, but due to a "poor design" (the shops sofa engineers words) you now feel like there's not enough support in certain places.

Don’t do it if there’s any chance you might need to move in the next 5-10 years! As there’s a big chance it wouldn’t fit in your next home.

I think it really depends on the room and whether it’s best use of space. Don’t just get one for the sake of it but to make best use of space.
2 sofas is much more versatile but if the room is ‘made for it’ then it could work!
I also suspect it might be a bit of the moment but they seem to have been around for a while!

No, because no one sits in the middle of a sofa comfortably - they want an arm rest to prop them up. A corner sofa is just an extended 2 seater really - people go straight for the ends!

Worst thing we ever bought.
Absolutely hate it. Only fits in one position,in the lounge and if you're a serial furniture mover (I am) then it's awful as you can't move it anywhere.
I desperately want to get rid of mine but stuck with it as too poor for a new one!
Give it six months and the novelty will wear off...