Which sofa takes the least wall space in this selection?
At 75 inches wide, the Ashley Mahoney is the narrowest sofa in this selected group. The other sofas range from 79 to 83 inches wide. Width is only one part of apartment fit, so also compare depth, arm design, nearby furniture and the walking space you want to keep around the sofa.
What sofa size works best for an apartment?
There is no single sofa width that works for every apartment. A good choice should fit the available wall space while leaving enough room for doors, side tables and circulation. In a smaller living room, overall width, depth and arm thickness can matter as much as the number of seats. Our guide to sofa sizes for apartments explains how to compare sofa proportions with the room rather than relying on a single size rule.
Should I choose a sofa or a loveseat for a small apartment?
Choose based on the room and how many people you need to seat. A loveseat usually uses less wall space and may work better in a very compact room, while a sofa can provide more seating when the room can accommodate the extra width. Before deciding, compare the actual dimensions of both options and the circulation space that remains around them. See our loveseat vs. sofa guide for small apartments for a more detailed comparison.
How much room should I leave around my sofa?
Leave enough space for people to move comfortably between the sofa, doors, tables and other furniture. Main walking routes generally need more room than the smaller gaps between nearby pieces. Start by measuring the wall, room depth and circulation path before choosing the sofa. Our living-room sofa measuring guide walks through the measurements to check before you buy.
Do slim arms give me more usable seating space?
They can. Two sofas with similar overall widths may provide different amounts of seating space depending on how much width is used by the arms. Slimmer arms can leave more of the sofa's total width available between the arms, which can be useful when you want more seating without increasing the overall footprint.
Will the sofa fit through my doorway?
Check the complete delivery route rather than the apartment doorway alone. Measure the building entrance, interior doors, hallway widths, tight turns, stairways, landings and elevator openings. Compare those measurements with the sofa dimensions and the manufacturer's minimum doorway requirement when one is provided.
Can VBU Furniture deliver to my Illinois apartment?
VBU Furniture offers delivery in Illinois, including the Chicago area, and ships to the contiguous 48 states. For apartment deliveries, check building access requirements, elevator availability and any delivery restrictions with your property before ordering. Contact VBU if you would like help reviewing your room or delivery-route measurements.