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Living Room · Modern
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From a sink-in sectional built for movie nights to a tailored sofa that anchors a formal living room, your seating sets the tone for the entire space. Shop designer-curated styles, sized and configured for how you actually live.
About Sofas & Sectionals
Sofa or sectional: which is right for your room?
A sofa keeps a room flexible and easy to rearrange, and tends to suit smaller or more formal spaces. A sectional carves out a dedicated lounge zone and seats more people—ideal for open-plan rooms, families, and anyone who treats the living room as home base. If you love to stretch out, a chaise or modular configuration earns its footprint; if you want flow and flexibility, a sofa plus a pair of accent chairs often does more with less.
How to measure for a sofa or sectional
Start with the wall or zone the piece will live in, then leave 30–36 inches for walkways around it. Standard sofas run 72–96 inches wide; sectionals commonly span 95–135 inches along the longest side. Before you buy, measure doorways, hallways, and stairwells along the delivery path—an oversized sectional that won't clear the front door is the most common (and most avoidable) mistake. When in doubt, tape the footprint on the floor and live with it for a day.
Upholstery, fills, and everyday durability
Performance fabrics and tight weaves hold up best in busy, kid- and pet-friendly homes, while linen and velvet bring texture and a more elevated feel. For cushions, down-blend fills read luxe and lived-in but need regular fluffing; high-resiliency foam holds its shape with less upkeep. If low-maintenance is the goal, seek out removable, washable covers.
How to style a sofa or sectional
Layer two to three throw pillows per seat in varied sizes and textures, then add a single throw for an easy, collected look. Ground the piece with a rug large enough to sit under at least the front legs, and balance a deep sectional with a lighter coffee table or a pair of nesting tables. Flank a sofa with a floor lamp or a side table to make the corner feel intentional.
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Sofas & Sectionals FAQs
What's the most durable sofa fabric for pets and kids?
Performance weaves and tightly woven synthetics resist stains, snags, and fading best. Look for a high "double rub" count and removable, washable covers for the easiest upkeep.
How much space should I leave around a sectional?
Aim for 30–36 inches of clearance for walkways, and 14–18 inches between the seat and the coffee table so it's easy to reach without feeling cramped.
Are modular sectionals worth it?
If your layout might change—or you move often—yes. Modular pieces reconfigure to fit new rooms, and many let you add or swap sections over time instead of replacing the whole piece.
What size rug goes under a sectional?
Choose a rug large enough that at least the front legs of every seat rest on it; an 8×10 or 9×12 anchors most sectionals and keeps the seating area visually connected.
Can a Havenly designer help me choose a sofa?
Yes—take our style quiz or book a designer, and we'll recommend pieces sized to your room, your routine, and your style.