Living Room Seating

A general guide is seating for the number of people who regularly use the room, plus one or two extra seats for guests, typically a three-seater sofa plus one or two armchairs for most Australian living rooms.

A modular sofa or a two-seater paired with a compact armchair uses space efficiently. An ottoman that doubles as extra seating or a footrest is also a practical addition.

A sofa seats two or more, an armchair is a single seat with arms and back support, and an ottoman is an upholstered seat or footrest without a backrest, often used as flexible extra seating.

Yes, mixing a sofa with a contrasting armchair adds visual interest, provided the upholstery tones and leg finishes share a common thread so the room still feels cohesive.

Tightly woven fabric and performance weaves resist wear and are easier to clean than loose, open weaves. Bouclé is soft but benefits from a fabric protector in high-use households.

Some ranges offer removable, washable covers, while others use fixed upholstery. Each product page specifies whether covers are removable.