A corner sofa is one of the largest single purchases in most living rooms, and getting the measurements wrong is the most common cause of a delivery day problem. Here's how to measure properly before you order.
1. Measure the Corner Itself
Measure both walls forming the corner where the sofa will sit, from the corner point outward. Corner sofas are asymmetric — the chaise end is longer than the standard arm end — so check the exact dimensions on the product page against both wall lengths, not just an overall footprint figure.
2. Check Left-Hand vs Right-Hand Configuration
Most corner sofas are available in left- or right-facing chaise configurations. Stand in the room and decide which way the chaise should face relative to your TV, window, or focal point before ordering — this is easy to get backwards on paper.
3. Leave Clearance for Walking Space
Beyond the sofa's footprint, leave at least 60–90cm of walking space around it where possible, particularly between the sofa and any walkway to another room — a sofa that technically fits but blocks natural movement through the room will feel cramped day to day.
4. Measure the Delivery Route, Not Just the Room
This is the step people skip most often. Measure your narrowest doorway, any hallway turns, and staircases the sofa needs to pass through — corner sofas are large, and a sofa that fits the room perfectly can still fail to make it through a tight doorway or stairwell turn. Check the product page for boxed or carried dimensions, not just the assembled footprint.
5. Consider Modular or Corner-Reversible Designs for Tricky Spaces
If you're unsure about access or room shape, some corner sofas come in modular sections that can be manoeuvred and assembled inside the room, which can solve access problems a one-piece design can't.
Once you've measured properly, browse our full Corner Sofas range to compare configurations and sizes.