One of the nice things about sectional sofas is that they are very versatile. No matter what kind of living room space you have, the perfect arrangement can be made. Unlike traditional couches and love seats, sectionals can be broken up into separate pieces to be arranged throughout the room or even in different rooms. They can also be left together in a variety of shapes and configurations to create whatever aesthetic you desire.
Some sectional sofas are closed and others have open ends with a chaise that can be left attached with the rest of the couch or placed somewhere else in the room. Many people prefer couches with chaise ends because they are more versatile whether you want more seating or just need a place to put your feet up. With a matching ottoman, however, traditional sectional sofas can still provide a place to put your feet up.
Sectional sofas sometimes have additional cushions that either come with the set or can be purchased separately to turn the chaise into a couch of its own. These chaise and pillow arrangements are more like love seats because of their small size, but they are highly convenient because they provide an entirely new seating area for guests. Some of these couches also have floating chaise ends, which is almost like an ottoman that you can move to whichever side you want the chaise to be on.
Before purchasing any of these sectional sofas or other types of couches, it is important to know the size of the room. Having the right measurements will make the purchase process much easier. And if you have to carry the sectional up a staircase, it might be better to buy one that is sold in small pieces that you can assemble in the desired room. This way you get the couch of your dreams that doesn't turn into a nightmare once you try to arrange it in the home.