A simple Guide to the Corner Sofa
When furnishing your living room, choosing the right sofa can sometimes be a confusing decision. With so many choices out there, you may not know where to start. With 2 seater, 3 seater and even 4 seater sofas, plus chairs and footstools available, the options are endless. You may however be drawn to the popular corner group. Ideal for busy homes, you can stretch out, make use of an open plan space and squeeze lots of people onto the seating with comfort. It is a good idea to understand the different types of corner sofa before you decide what you want.
Chaise Corner Sofa
A chaise cornergroup combines a standard sofa with a chaise-longue, providing a versatile seating solution for more compact living spaces. This design offers practicality as it is comfortable yet not overbearing in size. Standard chaise sofas are a compact version of a corner group when space is too limited to accommodate one. Our Linum cornergroup is a stylish combination of luxurious velvet and leather. Its chaise end makes it suitable for more compact living spaces as it covers a smaller footprint.
Available in both left hand facing and right hand facing designs, chaise sofas have are great for relaxing in front a film. Also perfect for fitting lots of people or pets on, this style can be paired with a footstool or accent chair to complete the look. Options like the Biba however look equally as stylish as an individual piece. The retro cornergroup offers great style and versatility with its attractive buttoned detailing and quality designer fabric.
Many cornergroups take on retro designs, such as Urbane. This iconic style is clean and contemporary and is hand crafted in the UK from the finest materials and sustainably sourced timbers. This piece is upholstered in quality woven chenille with fashionable designer accents.
Curved Corner Sofa
Sometimes, you may want something a little different. A curved corner group is simply one with a curved corner section in the corner. If you have an irregular shaped room or a slightly awkward corner space to fill, then a curved corner sofa could be suitable. A more curved design will enable you to fill a large living room space or will provide you with a way to get the most seating out of a smaller room. The advantage of this is that you can actually sit in the corner with your feet touching the floor. With the alternative square corner section, you have to put your legs up.
The Joseph is a perfectly proportioned, neat and stylish contemporary design which is perfect for when the whole family wants to watch TV together. Part of the exclusive Cousins Bespoke service, Joseph is carefully bench made using the finest materials and techniques to measurements of your choice. This is a high quality personal service. Everything is exquisitely handcrafted to suit individual style and comfort preferences, providing a made-to-measure option for your home. If you have a distinctively shaped room, a unique taste or specific ergonomic needs, Cousins Bespoke could be your seating solution.
Cousins Bespoke is perfect for those awkwardly shaped rooms. Also part of the unique collection, Frankie features a clean, understated design with deep-seated comfort appeal. This cornergroup is expertly hand crafted in our West Midlands workshop using the very best materials and techniques and is made individually on a bench to exacting standards. As a square corner section, this shape can be pushed right into the corner, conserving space.
Reclining Corner Sofa
A reclining corner sofa is perfect for people that like to kick back and read a book. With its supreme comfort at the simple touch of a button, it’s all about putting your feet up and enjoying the luxury. Bonita is our 5 piece cornergroup. The versatile, stylish recliner comprises of 5 modular linked sections and boasts comfy moulded bucket-style foam reclining seating.
Functional Cornergroups
Revolver is a stylish, contemporary design with innovative comfort features and functionality. For the ultimate sit down experience, the corner sofa has integral swivel seat action and plump fibre-filled high back comfort with lumbar support. With curved corner sections, you can also sit comfortably with your feet touching the floor.
The Felix cornergroup is an understated modern design that has innovative adjustable headrests. Minimalistic and upholstered in thick, semi aniline leather, this popular choice also boasts integral lumbar supports. This corner sofa is also very versatile, with a useful space-saving storage chaise end section.
Modular Corner Sofa
A modular cornergroup consists of individual, linkable seating sections, giving more options and flexibility. This allows you to configure a combination perfect for your living space, regardless of size and shape. The Lusso is a sophisticated, Italian design which is all about combined luxury and comfort. Neatly upholstered in quality top grain leather with precise tailored detailing, this chaise option comes in three linked sections. One seat is power reclining and two seats have powered height-adjustable headrests. As with every cornergroup, Lusso is space saving. This design can seat up to four or five people, using just two arms. A conventional three seater sofa and 2 chairs wastes a lot of space with their six arms.
Linea is an Italian design which focuses on comfort. Precisely upholstered in premium chenille fabric, the attractive flanged edging would enhance any discerning home. The design has been flexibly configured from separately linked modular sections, which also helps access
Chesterfield Corner Sofa
If it’s a true statement piece you want, then a classic chesterfield cornergroup could be the answer. With a low back style, sweeping lines and a signature deep-buttoned back, this iconic British design is sophisticated and timeless. With attractive stud detailing, our new Charterhouse corner group would make a grand statement in any home. Its luxurious leather upholstery and sumptuous button back oozes quality.
With so much choice available, it can feel like a big decision to make. Our expert sales advisors, in Cousins stores or online, will assist you in finding your perfect cornergroup. With multiple configurations including chaise, left-hand or right-hand facing sofas, this configuration is ideal for those all important nights in with the family.
