When you like entertaining or just have a lot of family members, space comes at a premium. Whether you are trying to fit a few more chairs at your wood dining table or squeeze a few more friends in for movie night, having the right furniture for the job makes all the difference. While living room furniture like leather loveseats or fabric accent chairs is both stylish and practical, it may not be the best choice when your space is limited and your seating needs are high. From sectional sofas to chaise lounge sofas, there are a few options that will add additional seating and utility while still enhancing the sophistication of your living room or family room.
A Sectional Sofa Has More Seats for More Loved Ones
The most obvious piece of furniture for hosting groups of people is the sectional sofa. Bigger than your standard 3-seat leather sofa or 2-seat fabric loveseat, a sectional sofa is often designed to be an L-shape with seating on both the shorter and longer ends of the L. Depending on the size of these L-shaped sectionals, they can hold 5 people comfortably, and possibly more if you are willing to get cozy.
An L-shaped sectional sofa can also include built-in power recliners, making a reclining sectional sofa a great option for movie night with family and friends. For extra utility, you could also choose a leather sectional reclining sofa that has storage consoles built in. A built-in console can make relaxation even more seamless, with space for cupholders, additional storage, and even a place to charge your devices. Sectional sofas can come in different configurations and upholstery types, so there is sure to be an option that suits your family’s needs.
A Chaise Lounge Adds Additional Seating With Less Space
If you don’t have the space for an entire L-shaped sectional couch, a smaller sectional sofa with an included chaise is a great way to add some extra seating while only taking up a little bit of extra floor space. Though sitting at the end of a chaise lounge may not be as luxurious as sitting in one of the fabric chaise sofa’s regular seats, it still provides a comfortable seat and allows you to sit with the rest of the group and enjoy the movie. Some leather chaise sofas have truly spacious chaise lounges, which means you won’t feel like you missed out, even if you are perched at the end of the chaise.
Modular Sofas Add Seating and Versatility to Your Space
The happy marriage between a large L-shaped sectional sofa and a smaller leather or fabric chaise sofa is the modular sofa. Designed for versatility, the modular sofa does a great job of being a sofa. But it also does a great job of being flexible enough to grow and change as your family or friend group does. If you start with an L-shaped modular sectional sofa, you already have a lot of seating from the beginning. But if you want to add even more seating, it is as simple as adding additional modular pieces from the matching set. You can just add an extra seat or two, extend the L-shape, or add an additional modular corner piece with your extra seats, taking your L-shaped sofa and turning it into a U. The beauty of a modular sofa is that you can make it as big as you want, or as big as your living room will allow.
Whether you’re planning your next family gathering, or the big game is coming up, don’t let a too-small accent sofa prevent you from hosting. Take a look at the options available, and you are sure to find a sectional sofa, chaise sofa, or modular sofa that will fit the whole family.