Standard sizes of sofas depending on the product model

What is the standard height of a sofa from the floor?

According to accepted standards, the sofa seat should be located at a distance of 42 cm from the floor. It is permissible to change this value within the range of 35-48 cm.

Important! The height of the seat can be influenced by materials: if the upholstered part of the furniture is stuffed with synthetic down or other airy filler, the height can reach 50-55 cm - when sitting down, a person’s weight will push through the filling, and the seating area will drop to the prescribed 40-45 cm.

When choosing, you can take into account health characteristics and age: for older people with sore joints and backs, a tall and hard sofa is more comfortable: it is easier to sit on and easier to stand up. It is better for children to choose a product with a low seat so that they can climb onto it without the help of adults.

Not only the seat, but also the back plays a big role. Its standard size is 90 cm. Fluctuations within 20 cm up and down are permissible, they depend on the design of the sofa, the number of seats and the characteristics of the room. The back should not overlap the window sills - it should be flush with them or lower.

For reference! Furniture with high backs and soft headrests helps to relax the muscles and take the most comfortable position, however, such products are only suitable for spacious rooms; in small rooms they clutter up the space, “eating up” it. On the contrary, in large rooms small sofas dissolve and get lost, which can create visual chaos of objects scattered here and there or bring a feeling of insecurity.

To make the product as comfortable as possible, other parameters should be taken into account:

• the seat depth of simple sofas is at least 50 cm;
• the depth of sofa beds is at least 70 cm;
• height of armrests from the seat - 12-35 cm;
• the length depends on the type of sofa and can reach up to 3 m.

The length may vary depending on the design features of the product. So, if the sofa does not fold out, but is characterized as suitable for sleeping, then the seat must be at least 1860 mm. If a folding mechanism is provided, then the length of the assembled sofa can be less - from 700 mm, while the size of the sleeping place should also be from 1860 mm.

Standard sofa sizes: which one will suit you

Good day to all! Many people probably read our articles, for which we thank you very much, sitting on straight or corner sofas. However, not everyone knows what the standard sizes of sofas are.

Today we will correct this injustice. Just recently we discussed with you the standards of double beds. Now let's move on to the sofas. It is possible that we will soon touch on the topic of chairs as well.

You need to know the dimensions in order to choose the right furniture for various purposes. Usually they are purchased for the hall, for the living room or even for the bedroom. Sofas are also often found in offices, children's rooms, and they are ordered for cafes to provide a high level of comfort to their visitors.

How to measure the standard height of a sofa from the floor

To determine the exact dimensions of the product you like, measurements must be taken directly from the floor. The beginning of the ruler or tape measure must be pressed to the floor surface next to the furniture, holding the measuring tool strictly perpendicular. Measure to the top edge of the seat if you are measuring the seating area, or to the top edge of the backrest if you need to determine the overall height. If the backrest includes pillows, then measurements need to be taken to their top.

Important! However, the armrests are measured from the top of the seat, from the middle of its depth - where it is pressed down the most.

The best sofas with a standard height from the floor

Although the gold standard is a seat height of 42 cm and a backrest of 90 cm, furniture with these parameters will not necessarily be the best. When choosing a product you need to consider:

• room dimensions;
• the number of people who will sit at the same time;
• purposes of use.

Depending on these criteria, sofas are:

• straight two- or three-seater;
• corner three- and four-seater;
• couch;
• modular;
• folding.

Straight double products have an average length of 2-2.5 m with a standard depth and height. Average triple options range in length from 2.5-3 m. The choice here depends on the parameters of the room.

Corner sofas are often larger; as a rule, they have the highest backrest - up to 110 cm. They are well suited for spacious rooms where all household members and guests gather. Their width reaches 100 cm, the longest side is up to 3.5 meters.

Often corner products are made modular - they consist of separate parts connected to each other. Modules come in different sizes, including both folding and non-folding ones. This option is ideal for people who are accustomed to changing their surroundings - by rearranging the components, connecting or moving them apart, you can completely change the interior. The main thing is to make sure that the backrests do not cover the windows.

If you need a sofa for only one person to sleep on, a daybed may be the ideal option. It only extends lengthwise, so you don’t need much space in front of it. Its length can range from 130 to 210 cm.

A transforming sofa can be especially difficult when choosing. Some models are folded out like an English or French folding bed; the sleeping place in them has two or three folds, and in order to accommodate it, the backrest is made high, about a meter. If you need a low back, you can choose a roll-out type (dolphin, accordion, etc.), their seat is formed by pillows, which are removed when unfolded. When choosing a folding model, you need to take into account the height of the bed; it can be low - 20-40 cm, standard - 35-45 cm and high - more than 45 cm.

Current standard dimensions

We will be guided by GOST, that is, state standards in force in our country.

Typically, in the manufacture of upholstered furniture, that is, sofas, the following dimensional characteristics are used.

• Width. It ranges from 90 to 210 centimeters. In this case, the increment will be 10 centimeters;
• Length. In length, most models are made from 150 to 200 centimeters;
• Height. There is even a standard for height. It ranges from 50 to 150 cm, that is, the spread here is impressive;
• Depth. We are talking about the depth of the seat. The most common seat depths are 50, 60, 70, 75, as well as 80, 85 and 90 cm.

What does it affect?

A piece of furniture on which a person constantly sits or lies affects the quality of his life. Both health and comfort depend on this. That is why it is important to choose a standard height option that will be orthopedic optimal. At least if you plan to use such furniture often.

Health and height

The ergonomics of a sitting posture is what determines life expectancy for a person now. If the distance from the floor to the sofa seat is lower or higher than the standard, blood flow is disrupted. Somewhere there is compression of arteries and veins.

As a result, the supply of blood and oxygen to all organs deteriorates.

This leads to the following:

1. Deterioration of vision and hearing.
2. Deterioration of the heart and blood vessels.
3. To the occurrence of problems with the musculoskeletal system.

Also, an ill-chosen sofa indirectly affects the entire body. Over time, both health and psychological state worsen. And many do not understand why this happens. Of course, this furniture itself does not cause depression, but it can easily end up becoming one of its causes.

Comfort and height

Unfortunately, the most convenient height from the floor option is unlikely to be good for health. Most people prefer soft and relatively low furniture. And the optimal options are medium hardness, which creates a right angle at the knees due to the height standard. Harder pieces of furniture will cause too much psychological discomfort, and this is also not good.

Over time, a person will get used to it. Thanks to the right angle in the knees, blood circulation will be extremely fast and easy. But even in this case, it is important to get up and move sometimes, otherwise there will still be stagnation of blood. It is better to initially choose furniture of the correct height, which will help maintain health in the future.

Standards and variations in sizes of corner sofas of all popular shapes

The sofa is an essential attribute of any living room. This piece of furniture is multifunctional, comfortable and beautiful. It is worth selecting it according to the dimensions of the room, interior style and other criteria. The modern market offers various sizes of corner sofas, so each user has the opportunity to choose the best option that will fit perfectly into the room for any purpose. Such furniture can be used not only as a seat for guests, but also as a comfortable bed.

Standard height from floor

Of course, there are people significantly higher or lower than the majority. As well as people with unusual body proportions. But standards are not made according to them, but according to the average.

Since furniture is a universal thing, for men and women, the average height of adults of both sexes was taken. The indicators were added and divided by two. The result was approximately 170 cm. This figure is used as a guide when drawing up the standard.

The table below shows the standard sofa height for an adult in 2021, be it a man or a woman. These indicators were derived over the past ten years, which makes them relevant. After all, during this time the growth of Homo sapiens has not changed significantly.

Perhaps in the future these parameters will be different. They are likely to increase as the height of the average man and woman on the planet increases. If you pay attention to the furniture of previous eras, you will notice that many sofas and more were lower.

This is directly related to the lower average height of people in the past. For example, in the middle of the last century in the USSR it was about 164 cm. So, before buying some retro sofa, you should measure it down to the centimeter and make sure that this furniture will satisfy basic ideas about comfort and ergonomics.

Height and other dimensions

The height of sofas is usually not given too much attention, which is quite strange, because the back is a very important element that supports the spine. Mostly the dimensions of the sofa back depend on where it is used. Children's models are usually low, there are even products below 60 cm. Among “adult” sofas, the lowest are modular options, the height of their backs is approximately 70 cm.

Some models simply sit on the ground, while others have legs. The standard does not determine the height of the sofa and it depends only on the design idea. As for the armrests, their size, like the dimensions of the furniture itself, depends on the design. For example, a product in a minimalist style may have no armrests at all and be very comfortable, while a sofa for a baroque interior will take up a lot of space and has wide armrests.

Individual selection by height

Some people find standard height options uncomfortable. If a person is about two meters tall, then he needs a minimum of 50 cm of seat height. So, if your height is very different from the average, you should not be guided solely by the standard. It is important to sit on the sofa in different positions to ensure its ergonomics.

It is worth defining goals. It’s one thing if it’s a decorative sofa for the living room, on which it’s just nice to sit with guests. Here the issue of height is not fundamental, because a person will not constantly use such furniture.

Triple variations

A sofa with three seats is less popular than a two-seater. But it has more variations: it can be a modular version or a corner one. The standard length is up to 3 meters, usually 2.5.

When adding modules to a sofa, an increase of 50-70 cm may occur.

There are models that provide a low hard back, but offer a soft pillow above its level as the main support.

If the size of the apartment allows, it is better to purchase three-seater, corner models.

To preserve his health and comfort, a person should be given a space of at least 50 cm in width in a sitting position and from 70 cm in a lying position.

Is it worth buying a sofa for children?

It is important to consider that this is, in principle, not the most useful furniture. There's nothing better than a classic bed. It is not for nothing that even in the exclusively voluntary armies of the world, with good salaries and conditions, soldiers sleep on beds, and not on sofas.

A relatively hard bed promotes rest, normal blood flow and correct posture. Children and adolescents are actively growing, and orthopedic correct sleep conditions are especially important for them.

They most likely don't sit on the best furniture during the day anyway. For example, in cafes or cinemas. So it’s worth buying exclusively harmless, more or less comfortable furniture for their home. Over time, children will get used to it.

What else is important to consider when choosing

Of course, height is not the only parameter worth considering. There are a number of other fundamental points. If left unattended, over time the furniture will no longer be comfortable and may be harmful to health.

Also worth considering:

• degree of softness;
• environmentally friendly upholstery;
• proportions in length and width.

It is important to understand that a comfortable sofa does not mean harmless. Because of its physiology, humans do best sitting on relatively hard surfaces. The same goes for lying down. This is why furniture that is too soft is harmful. It leads to an increase in hemorrhoids, stagnation of blood flow, diseases of the spine and the musculoskeletal system as a whole.

Cheap products often have dubious upholstery. Such materials are sometimes toxic. In addition, they wear out quickly. But with good fabric upholstery, not everything is smooth either.

Professionals in the field of microbiology believe that the fabric on furniture sooner or later harbors many pathogenic microorganisms, including fungi. So the best option is a good leatherette.

The ratio of the width and length of the used part of the sofa directly affects safety. Especially if they are lying on the furniture or, especially, sleeping. The sofa should not be too narrow.

It should not be too short in relation to a person’s height, otherwise spinal diseases will arise over time. Including scoliosis. The risk of rheumatoid arthritis and other joint diseases increases.

From a design point of view, the sofa plays one of the key roles in the interior. Simply because it is very large and often larger than a closet. Especially if it is a sleeping option.

And therefore there are a lot of requirements for the sofa. Sometimes it’s better not to put anything on it, and sometimes it’s better to carefully place several pillows that match both in style and shade.

Often they use pillows with different shades and even a different color from the sofa. But this requires good taste and the ability to see the big picture. Even if all the elements of the composition are in harmony with each other, they can sometimes come into color conflict with the surrounding space.

It is worth considering the ratio of dimensions. The sofa should ideally not be smaller than the mirror or many times larger than the cabinet. Before buying furniture, it is better to depict the desired appearance of the room in a drawing. Usually people come to the conclusion that a medium-sized sofa is suitable for them.

Finally, it is important to consider where to buy furniture. A good option is to purchase from Ikea or another famous store with a long history. They monitor quality there. If you buy it from a small, little-known furniture store, there is a risk of purchasing a sofa either with non-ecological upholstery or with an unreliable frame.

How to choose upholstered furniture by size

Furniture design has virtually no effect on comfort; it creates the atmosphere: an expensive leather sofa makes the interior look solid, while textile upholstery creates an aura of comfort. To create a comfortable soft zone, you need to rely on the dimensions of the furniture.

The more spacious the sofa, the more comfortable the rest. So if the living room is spacious, buy a corner modular sofa of the largest possible size and a mini sofa as a set. Just don't block the passages. There should be 50, or preferably 70, cm around the furniture, including when unfolded. Please note that when transformed, “Eurobook” type furniture becomes twice as wide, and the sleeping area is extended along the wall. The roll-out sofa folds forward and increases by 120–150 cm.

A compact straight sofa is a common choice for a small room. Based on the norms (50 cm per person), a model with a length of 1.8–2 m will be enough for a married couple and a child. But, in fact, this is not so. A double sofa, even at 2.5 m, is intended for a maximum of two people, otherwise you will have to huddle. The choice for a family is a three-seater model, preferably a corner one. Despite its massive appearance, a corner sofa can save space. Just place it in the corner of the room.

On our website you can buy a premium sofa in any size. There are double, triple and corner upholstered furniture. Almost all sofas are modular; upon request, we will customize the layout to suit the area and geometry of your living room.

Results of height selection

For health reasons, it is better for both children and adults to sleep on a classic bed. And limit yourself to the sofa in the living room only for daytime use. In this case, both the regular option and the corner one are suitable. By the way, a Eurobook or Chester would work great as a living room sofa.

Moreover, such a sofa should ideally correspond to the physiological characteristics of a person and GOST. The rigidity of this product is average, the upholstery is made of high-quality leatherette. A sitting person develops a right angle at the knees if the legs are straight, perpendicular to the floor.

Given enough space, it is possible to place a kitchen sofa. But its feasibility is questionable, because it is much easier to choose a chair under the kitchen table top.

In addition, the average kitchen has too little space. Only a small sofa, like in some famous restaurants or cafes, will do. Essentially, this is an elongated version of a dining chair, but for several people.

In terms of comfort, many people find a harmful sofa more pleasant.

Very soft and low. But this is a consequence of habit. If you change this and develop the habit of using the right furniture, then too soft and low options will be uncomfortable in the future.

The optimal height of a comfortable sofa

The optimal height of a sofa for an adult is considered to be 90–100 cm. The height of the seat itself should be at least 35–40 cm. Such parameters allow you to relax your muscles as much as possible.

For older people, who usually suffer from back and joint problems, the tallest and most rigid option is suitable. It's easier to sit on and get up from. Accordingly, for children it is recommended to choose sofas of a lower height so that the child can easily sit on it without the help of an adult.

When assessing the comfort of a sofa, armrests and headrests occupy an important place. The most functional are recliner models, in which each structural element can be adjusted in terms of inclination and height, which means each person can sit comfortably.

Double option

The height of a sofa with two seats is from 80 to 100 centimeters. The length varies from 2 to 2.5 meters. The second variation is inherent in the one-and-a-half-size product. When adding modules to a sofa, an increase of 50-70 cm may appear. The depth of the furniture is just under a meter: 80-90 centimeters. There are models that provide a low hard back, but offer a soft pillow above its level as the main support. Then, with a product height of 60 cm, the actual size of the back wall can be 90-100 cm.

Based on the characteristics, sofas of approximately the same dimensions are produced.

Be careful when choosing the right dimensions.

Sofas can be cut in depth up to 70 cm.

What determines the height of the sofa?

The height of the sofa is indicated in the product passport third after the length and width. In this case, it is worth distinguishing between the overall height of the product and the individual heights of its back and seat. The standard seat height is 42 cm, the backrest is calculated accordingly by the difference.

Conventionally, the total height of a standard sofa is 90 cm. However, it may vary depending on:

• From the type of sofa: straight, corner, bay window, modular.
• From the transformation mechanism: withdrawable, folding, unfolding.
• From the features of a particular design.

Sofa type

Straight and corner sofas, depending on the model and manufacturer, may have different seat and back heights. It is necessary to choose the most convenient one based on personal preferences and features of the layout and placement of the product. Sofas for the office and home also differ.

Sofas that are placed in the corner of the room may well have a height of 100-110 cm. However, if the room is small, it is better to give preference to the standard parameter - 90 cm. Products installed in the center of the room or parallel to the window are not perceived with a particularly high back. Therefore, the suitable total height of such products is 70 cm, and the seat remains unchanged - 35-40 cm.

The height of modular sofas, which can be quickly transformed, often does not exceed 70 cm. This parameter makes it possible to install the sofa anywhere in the room.

Transformation mechanism

The standard height of 90 cm most often has sofas with book, eurobook and click-clack transformation mechanisms. This is due to the characteristics of the elements that make up the sleeping place - where the backrest becomes one of the main parts.

For unfolding mechanisms (English and French folding beds, sedaflex) the height is around 100 cm, since inside the seat it is necessary to accommodate a sleeping place in two or three folds, and the back automatically becomes higher.

Most roll-out models (dolphin, accordion and others) have removable cushions on the seat, which create comfortable seating, but the backrest may not be too high.

When choosing a sofa bed with a transformation mechanism, it is necessary to take into account not only the height of the assembled seat, but also the actual height of the berth. Standard options include:

• 20-40 cm – low sleeping place;
• 35-45 cm – standard sleeping place;
• Over 45 cm – high sleeping place.

Design Features

The height of the sofa is also affected by the following design features:

• The presence of support legs, which visually and actually makes the sofa taller. A product with high legs can visually increase the area of ​​the room; on low legs, on the contrary, it can visually reduce it.
• Availability of seat cushions. They add height for comfortable seating. At the same time, the sofa may visually look low if the design has a low back.
• Filler hardness level. The sofa can be visually as high as you like, but if the seat filling is not rigid enough, it is easy to sag down. This product cannot be called comfortable.

Based on the listed features, we can conclude that when choosing a comfortable sofa, you must pay attention to all the nuances of the design. If the necessary parameters are not in the product passport, do not be lazy to measure them yourself or check with consultants. In the selection process, it is also important to rely on your own feelings, so if possible, it is recommended to try the product in person - the net or lie on it.