With a move toward urban and transportation-centered live/work style living, many people are looking for sofas and sectionals scaled to fit smaller spaces. Metropolitan areas across the U.S. are being revitalized, urban dwellings are being refurbished, and these are now the trendiest places to call home.
Urban living spaces tend to be smaller and more efficient. Older apartment buildings also have smaller units than suburban complexes. Many of the top manufacturers in the furniture industry are aware of this need and produce "apartment sized" sectionals and sofa groups to meet this demand.
Scaled Down Sectionals
They are producing some of the same beautiful, versatile sectionals with the same quality and features, scaled down to a slightly smaller size. You may not even notice the smaller scale of these units, unless you compared them side-by-side with a traditional piece.
In fact, their dainty nature and more intricate sizing oftentimes make them more appealing. They are not only perfect for apartments, condos, lofts, and townhomes, but also for dens, TV rooms, and bed rooms. More and more people worldwide are downsizing and taking advantage of the coziness offered by these apartment sized sectionals and sofa groups.
An apartment sized sectional sofa is typically considered less than 80 inches in length. They are normally less than 38 to 40 inches in depth, with smaller arms. Sleeper sofas, on their own or as part of a sectional, are also very popular in the "apartment size" category. Many people shopping for a sectional for a smaller living space can take advantage of a sleeper to add space for overnight guests.
Buyer's Checklist
When buying a small sectional sofa online for your new urban-centered or cottage-inspired living space, you will want to prepare a basic checklist. Ensure that you are not overlooking any major considerations when making this investment in comfort, interior design, and style.
Consider the measurements of your space and the units you are considering. What a nightmare it would be if your sectional showed up on the delivery day and it didn't fit or fill the space; or, even worse, if it didn't even fit through the doorway.
If you live in a vintage apartment, be cautious in your planning because the doorways and stairwells tend to be quite a bit narrower. Our best advice is to measure everything at least twice. Get the measurements correct so that you can focus your search for the perfect sectional on units that will actually fit into your apartment. Bear in mind that some sectionals come in multiple pieces and each individual piece may fit easily through your door. Measure twice and consider the angles of entry.
The next point of consideration is style, followed by features. What is the existing décor of your space? Do you want to match that décor or are you looking for a change. Will you redesign or paint your living room based around your new sectional? Is your taste modern, traditional, or somewhere in between?
When it comes to features, consider how you will use your sectional. Is it for entertaining, gaming, or watching movies? If so, will a recliner be required? You will also want to match the upholstery to your lifestyle, taking into consideration pets, entertaining, or children.
After you've done all the measuring for your small sectional, thought about your apartment style and your own personal taste and needs, choose an online furniture retailer with a trustworthy reputation for service, quality name brands, and dependable low-cost delivery.
Popular Choices
Following is a selection of popular small sectional models for you to explore:
The Lane Churchill 662 is a picture perfect example of an apartment scaled sofa group in a beautiful transitional style. It is available with a queen sleeper sofa as well, which can be added to the collection or replace the standard sofa. It features stylish rolled arms and tapered wooden feet. Standard Lane quality applies throughout this group, with pocket coil seating, attached cushions, and heavy padding. You select the covering to suit your taste.
Next, the Palliser Acadia has a power recline option, and has a more modern appeal. It also has fabric and leather options with unlimited colors to fit any room and taste. This sofa is highly recommended for the home theater enthusiast.
The Palliser Genessa 77278 collection sectional and sofa group feature a clean and contemporary style perfect for a remodeled urban loft. It is available with a number of configuration options to fit your space and lifestyle. You get to choose from a wide selection of fabrics and leathers in a variety of colors on this model as well.
The Lane Rosemary 665 is a traditionally styled sofa group scaled down for smaller living. This may be the best choice for a nicely remodeled or new apartment that needs traditional furnishings without overwhelming the space. Again, with this collection, you may add the queen sleeper sofa for additional sleeping space. It has all the elements of a beautifully traditional sofa group including a pleated skirt, welted seams, and rolled arms.
The Jaymar Condo sofa group is the last featured example. It is known for its extremely customizable configuration options as well as its quality. Jaymar uses kiln dried solid wood framing, superbly soft leathers, superior density foam, and heavy gauge sinuous steel springs. It is designed to bring contemporary style to small spaces with flexibility in design.
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