A lot of people walk into our warehouse saying they want a sectional but think their room is too small. Most of the time it isn't. The trick is picking the right shape and size, and doing a few minutes of measuring before you shop.
Start with three measurements
- The wall or corner. Measure the length of each wall you want the sectional against. In a small room, a corner is usually the best spot because it uses space that is otherwise wasted.
- Walking room. A common rule of thumb is about 2.5 to 3 feet of clear walkway where people pass, plus enough space between the seat and a coffee table to get your legs in comfortably.
- The path in. Measure the width and height of the front door, hallways, any stair turns, and the elevator if you're in an apartment building. Sectionals come apart in pieces, so the size of the largest piece is what matters.
Tape the outline on your floor with painter's tape and live with it for a day. If you keep stepping over the tape, go smaller.
Shapes that work in small rooms
- Sofa with a chaise: the most space-friendly option. You get a spot to put your feet up without a full second side.
- Compact L-shape: two short sides meeting at a corner. It tucks into a corner and leaves the middle of the room open.
- Reversible chaise: some pieces let you put the chaise on either side, which helps if you move or rearrange later. Ask us which pieces in stock can switch sides.
- Skip the U-shape: three sides of seating eats the most floor space. Save it for bigger family rooms.
If a sectional really won't fit, a sofa and a loveseat, or a sofa and a recliner, can give you similar seating in a more flexible layout. Our sofa buying guide and recliner guide cover those.
Details that make a sectional feel smaller
- Slim arms. Thick, rolled arms can add several inches to each end without adding any seat.
- Lower back. A lower back keeps sight lines open, so the room feels bigger.
- Raised legs. Seeing floor under the sectional makes it look lighter than a piece that sits flat on the floor.
- Lighter fabric. Lighter colors tend to look less bulky in a small room than very dark ones.
- Seat depth. Deep seats are great for lounging but stick farther into the room. Sit on a few in person to find the depth you actually like.
What about pull-out sectionals?
People search for pull-out and sleeper sectionals a lot, especially for apartments that double as a guest room. If that's what you need, call or text and ask what's on the floor right now, and measure the open length too, since a pull-out needs extra floor space when it's out. If you need a real guest bed, our guest room checklist and mattress sets may be the simpler answer.
What it costs
Sectionals at our store start at $500, sofas at $400, and loveseats at $300. The final price depends on size, shape, and fabric. If you have a budget in mind, like staying under $700, tell us when you come in and we'll show you what fits it and your room. See what's on the floor on our sectionals page and in the furniture showroom.
Delivery, setup, and the old couch
We offer same-day and next-day delivery with in-home setup, so the crew brings the pieces up, puts them together, and places the sectional where you want it. Same-day delivery is available on in-stock couches; call or text to confirm. Curbside pickup works too. See the delivery page for details. We also haul away old couches, so ask about it when you schedule.
Questions people ask us
What size sectional fits a small living room?
Measure the wall you want it on and subtract room for walkways. Many small rooms do best with a compact L-shape or a sofa with a chaise. Tape the outline on the floor before you shop and bring the measurements to the store.
Is a chaise sectional better than an L-shape for a small space?
Often, yes. A chaise gives you a spot to stretch out without adding a full second side, so it usually takes less floor space than a full L-shape.
How much does a sectional cost at your Elk Grove store?
Our sectionals start at $500, sofas start at $400, and loveseats start at $300. The final price depends on size, shape, and fabric.
Will a sectional fit through my apartment door and stairs?
Measure the width and height of each doorway, hallway, elevator, and stair turn on the way in. Sectionals come in pieces, so ask us the size of the largest piece and we will compare it with your numbers.
Do you deliver and set up sectionals in apartments?
Yes. We offer same-day and next-day delivery with in-home setup, and curbside pickup if you would rather take it yourself. Call or text to confirm timing for in-stock pieces.
Can you take my old couch when you deliver?
Yes, we haul away old couches. Ask about it when you schedule delivery and we will go over it for your order.
Come see us
Bring your measurements or a phone photo of the room and we'll help you match a sectional to it. Call (916) 585-3613, Text Brian, or stop by. Please call or text first, since Brian is often out on deliveries. We're at 9055 Locust St Suite C10, Elk Grove, CA 95624 (see directions and contact info), open Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM, and we speak Spanish.
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