Living Room Sofas: How to Choose for Your Space
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Start with how you use the room: a TV room suits a corner sofa or a long sofa facing the screen; a room for visitors suits a sofa set with seats facing each other. Then size it to the wall: a main sofa about two thirds of the wall length, with 80–90 cm free in front for walking. KLIK Decor sofa sets start from SAR 3,330 made to order and from SAR 3,468 ready to ship, before offers, with free delivery and installation.
Decide what the room is for
| Main use | Best layout | Typical choice |
|---|---|---|
| Watching TV with the family | Seats facing one screen | Corner sofa with a chaise, or a long sofa and an armchair |
| Receiving guests | Seats facing each other around a table | Sofa set: 3 + 2 + 1 + 1 |
| Both | An L-shape facing the screen plus one armchair facing the sofa | Corner sofa plus an armchair or two ottomans |
Check the sightline from every seat: nobody should sit with their back to the main route or to the person speaking.
Size: how long a sofa fits?
| Wall length | Main sofa | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 3–3.5 m | 190–230 cm three-seat sofa | A three-seat sofa with an armchair |
| 3.5–4.5 m | A three-seat and a two-seat sofa, or a 300 × 200 cm corner | A seven-seat set |
| Over 4.5 m | A long corner sofa or a U-shape | A corner sofa of 5 m or more |
Our custom three-seat sofas run from 190 to 230 cm, two-seat sofas from 140 to 170 cm and armchairs from 85 to 105 cm wide, most about 90 cm deep. Measure the whole piece, arms and back included, not the seat label. For sets, read how many seats and pieces a sofa set needs.
Shape: straight, set or corner?
- Straight sofa: fits one wall and leaves the rest of the room flexible.
- Sofa set: separate pieces you can arrange and move; the classic choice for conversation.
- Corner sofa: the most seats on two walls and the easiest for lounging; compare both in corner sofa or sofa set.
Comfort: depth, height and back
Sit on the sofa for a few minutes if you can. A seat height of about 45 cm suits most adults; deeper seats suit lounging and taller people, shallower seats suit upright sitting and older family members. Loose back cushions feel softer; a fixed back keeps its shape with less plumping.
Fabric and colour for a family room
For daily use with children, choose a tightly woven chenille or a fabric marked easy-care or water-resistant, in a mid tone. Keep strong colours for cushions and the rug, which are easy to change. Our guide to sofa fabric types compares velvet, chenille, bouclé and woven fabrics, and coordinating furniture colours helps with the palette.
Plan the whole seating group
- Mark the sofas, armchairs, tables and rug on the floor with tape before you order.
- Keep 40–45 cm between the seat and the coffee table, and 80–90 cm on the main walkway.
- Place side tables where each seat can put down a cup.
- Choose a rug large enough for the front legs of every seat to rest on it.
- Start colours from the floor and the furniture you keep, and compare samples in day and evening light.
Before you order: what to confirm
- The way in: measure doors, corridors, stairs and the lift, including space to turn large pieces.
- The sample: see the fabric in good light and read its care instructions; a soft first touch does not prove how it will wear.
- One final specification: the model, pieces, dimensions, orientation, fabric, finish, the complete price and the timing.
- The terms: a price per metre is not the price of the whole layout; read the cancellation and warranty terms.
Made to order is delivered in up to 15 business days; ready-to-ship sofas are usually delivered in 1–7 business days. Our guide to measuring doors and lifts covers the delivery checks.
Prices at a glance
| Furniture | From |
|---|---|
| Custom sofa set, 7 seats | SAR 3,330 |
| Ready-to-ship sofa set, 7 seats | SAR 3,468 |
| Custom corner sofa | SAR 2,135 |
| Ready-to-ship corner sofa | SAR 2,154 |
| Ottoman | SAR 431 |
Prices before offers, checked 22 October 2026. Prices include VAT and are the starting prices of the configurations shown on each design page; the price on the design page is the one that applies.
The sofa and the TV
Place the main sofa opposite the screen, centred on it, and keep the viewing distance comfortable for your screen size, usually between about 2 and 3.5 m in a living room. A chaise end or an armchair at an angle gives a second good view without blocking the walkway. Avoid putting the sofa with its back to a window that reflects on the screen.
Light around the sofa
- A floor or table lamp at one end of the sofa for reading.
- A general ceiling light that does not shine straight into the screen.
- Sheer curtains for the afternoon sun, which also keep the fabric from fading.
Ready-made or made to order for the living room?
If you need the room ready within days, ready-to-ship sofas and corner sofas are usually delivered in 1–7 business days in fixed sizes. If your wall, the corner side or the fabric matters more, made to order gives you the size and fabric you choose. Our guide to ready-made or made-to-order sofas compares the two side by side.
Questions about living room sofas
How long should a living room sofa be?
About two thirds of the wall it stands on, leaving room at each end for a side table or the walkway.
Is a corner sofa or a set better for a living room?
A corner sofa suits a TV room and lounging; a set suits a room where people sit facing each other.
Which fabric suits a family with children?
A tightly woven chenille or a fabric marked easy-care or water-resistant, in a mid tone that hides marks.
See it in a showroom
Our showrooms in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam are open Saturday to Thursday in two shifts and on Friday evening. Bring your measurements or room photos, compare the fabrics and finishes side by side, or message our design team on WhatsApp; we reply within 24 hours.
Browse custom sofa sets, corner sofas & majlis and ready-to-ship sofas, or visit our Jeddah showroom.