With the number of options to choose from, finding the perfect new sofa for your living room can be difficult. You need to find one that combines comfort, durability, and quality with a style and design that will match the aesthetic of the rest of your home. And, of course, it has to be in the right size as well. Learning more about various types of sofas in advance is a great way to understand the often subtle yet significant differences between them. Today, we’ll take a closer look at modular sofas, their advantages, and the reasons behind their ever-growing popularity.
What Is the Difference Between Sectional and Modular Sofas?
When shopping for a sofa, you may come across not only modular sofas but also sectional sofas. This can create a bit of confusion. After all, at first glance, both types look really similar, so what exactly is the difference between them? Well, in reality, both terms mean the same thing and are used interchangeably. So whether it’s a modular sofa, a sectional sofa, or even a modular sectional sofa, you can rest assured that it offers the same modular design you’re looking for.
What Is a Modular/Sectional Sofa?
A modular sofa bed is simply a sofa that consists of several modular pieces that can be assembled and connected depending on your individual needs and preferences. This means that, unlike a traditional sofa, the number of seats, shape, and size of a modular couch or sofa is not fixed and can be altered at will. Its individual sections can be rearranged easily, e.g., to move a chaise sofa module to the other end or to expand the seating area with additional modules purchased separately at a later time.
Are Modular Sectional Sofas Suitable for Small Spaces?
One of the main reasons why modular sofas are so popular among homeowners is their versatility. With modular furniture, you do not have to rearrange your entire room to find enough space for a sofa. Instead, you can choose the number and type of sections that will fit into your existing furniture layout. This means that it’s a great option for both smaller and bigger living spaces.
But there’s one more benefit worth mentioning. If you live on an upper floor, you probably already know that bringing a large and bulky piece of furniture upstairs can easily turn into a truly nightmarish experience. However, as modular couches come in separate sections, it’s not something you’ll have to worry about if you buy one of them.
Benefits of a Modular Sofa
Flexibility
Imagine this hypothetical scenario: While looking for a new sofa, you come across one in the exact style and colour you want. It’s absolutely perfect, and you fall in love with it at first sight. There’s just one problem – it’s way too big to fit into your living room, and it’s only available in one size. In the end, you have no choice but to abandon it and look for something less perfect but in the right size. It’s not ideal, is it?
This will not be a problem with a modular sofa. You can purchase as many pieces as you need and arrange them in any way you like without sacrificing their aesthetic value. And the options are truly limitless, from adding as many seats as you like to transforming a simple 3-seater into a corner sofa with a corner piece, it’s possible to create a customised sofa in the right size and shape for your individual needs.
Comfort
During everyday use, a modular sofa looks and works exactly like a regular sofa and can be just as comfortable. While it’s always important to look for high-quality materials and choose the type of upholstery, seat cushions, armrests, and so on, based on your own preferences for optimal comfort (e.g., if you like firmer seats, you won’t be satisfied with comfy and soft seat cushions), there’s no reason to worry that modular sofas are in any way inferior to those that come in one piece. In reality, once all the sections are in place, it’s often difficult to see they are even there.
Easily Adjustable
Usually, if you want to give your sofa a new look, the most you can do is replace the back cushions, add a blanket, or throw pillows on it as decorations. But not in this case because due to their modular design, sectional sofas can be adjusted to your changing needs. If you decide to try out a different room layout, you don’t need to plan it around your couch or look for a new one. You can easily add more seats, remove them, or rearrange individual pieces to change the shape, e.g., to create a bigger corner sofa.
Even if you don’t need a big sofa every day but enjoy family get-togethers and inviting friends over, such additional sections can provide enough seats for everyone. It’s an especially great option if you have space to store them somewhere else when they’re not needed.
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Liam Goddard is a furniture expert with many years of experience in this industry. He knows the business inside out and is always keen on exploring new solutions and possibilities – that’s what makes him the best person to ask whether you’re interested in the newest trends on the market, furniture design, or manufacturing process.