Getting the size right for a 2-seater sofa

Measure the wall and leave about 30 cm clear at each end so the sofa does not look squeezed; a 130 cm sofa needs roughly 190 cm of wall. Depths here run from about 68 to 100 cm, and the shallower models leave more floor open in a narrow living room.

Many models come as a family of sizes, so a Nexon 2 Seater Sofa can be paired with a matching 1- or 3-seater later without the frames and fabric clashing. Some designs also come in a pet-friendly fabric for homes with cats or dogs.

Vinyl and premium vinyl wipe clean and do not hold pet hair, though they feel warmer against bare skin on hot days. Fabrics such as Meadow, Baxmal and Moleen breathe better; vacuum them weekly so dust does not settle into the weave.