Thinking about buying a sectional for your home but worried it may not fit in the space you picked out for it? It’s a legitimate concern to ponder before making such a large purchase.
When choosing a sectional, most buyers focus on style, fit and comfort. While style and comfort are often a personal choice for the buyer, the highly trained sales staff at Big Sandy Superstore can help you find the perfect sectional fit for your home, whether it’s a comfy 2-seat sectional to fit in a sunny corner of the room or a more expansive 5-piece sectional that you design the entire room around.
With an endless variety of sectionals in all sizes, shapes, and styles, Big Sandy Superstore can help you find the perfect sectional to fit your space.
Fitting the right sectional in your space
Sectionals comfortably seat an entire family, and when paired with an ottoman or coffee table they provide an entertainment space all their own to gather for game night or to binge-watch your favorite shows on Netflix.
Sectionals carve out living room spaces in large, open-concept homes. For small rooms, they pack more options for seating, especially when entertaining. The right sectional sets off your space without overwhelming it.
To find the right fit, first, measure your room or the area you want to define within a larger room. Measure the width of the doors to ensure you can move your chosen sectional easily into the room.
Note traffic flow, doors, windows, and focal points. It may help to sketch your space onto paper.
Sectionals should not block doors, windows or load-bearing pillars, so be careful to position them so they don’t impede traffic flow. It’s also a good idea to not obscure focal points in the room, such as a fireplace, built-in shelves or large windows. Instead, try to place your sectional so it complements your home’s unique architectural features.
At Big Sandy Superstore, you’ll find living room collections that complement many architectural styles, from casual and contemporary to modern and traditional. Our website even has an online virtual tour that lets you explore living room collections in a 3D space.
Want to make room for a 5-piece sectional with a power recliner? Check out the Catnapper Tivoli Power Reclining Sectional with Voice Control. Or maybe a 3-piece sectional works better in your space, with a combined left-arm corner sofa, armless sofa and right-arm facing chaise lounge?
Prefer to custom build your own modular sectional? Check out the Mammoth sectional from Jackson Furniture. Fully modular sectionals allow customers to build their own to the size and shape they want, usually with interchangeable pieces.
We list the exact dimensions for every sectional shown on Big Sandy Superstore’s website. Once you decide on the perfect sectional, you may want to use painters’ tape to mark its dimensions on the floor of your space to evaluate traffic flow and scale.
Consider the size of other furniture in the room, and try to match the scale of the sectional. Dainty table lamps might visually disappear if placed next to the bold luxury of a red leather Southern Motion six-piece Power Sectional, for instance.
Read our blog for more tips on designing the perfect living room configuration.
Choosing a sectional style that fits you
What’s your sectional sofa design style? Some sectional buyers know exactly what they want, while others don’t have a clue. No matter which camp you fall into, our Big Sandy Superstore team can help you find the perfect style.
Don’t know your style? Try our online style quiz. You’ll answer questions about how you work, play and entertain, how you spend your free time, and what types of designs you like.
Choosing the right sectional style often comes down to how you plan to use the comfy couch, how much use it will get, your home’s overall design style and how long you plan to keep it.
Do you prefer a stationary sectional or a power-reclining sectional?
Does a contemporary sectional design inspire relaxation? Or would you rather make a bold statement and thrill visitors with a soft, chocolate leather sectional?
Do you long for a cozy couch with a farmhouse vibe but without the chickens? Or maybe lounging fashionably on a chenille chaise melts your cares away?
Once you know your style, narrow your sectional selection with our website’s handy search filters that let you sort by brand, dimension, color, fabric type, and more.
Choosing your sectional’s comfort level
Now that you know the size of the sectional you want and the style, it’s time to consider quality and comfort.
You may want a sectional or sofa to gather around nightly until your toddlers grow up and leave for college. In that case, you’ll want a durable frame and washable fabric.
Do you work hard and deserve to recline in luxury at day’s end? A power reclining sofa with lumbar support may be exactly what you need.