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Large sofa groups for you and your friends

While working at the trade fair, you spent the whole day standing up and secretly counting the hours until you can finally go home to your sofa. “Sofa” is actually an understatement, because your large living area is more like a cozy lawn made of wide cushions and pillows. With so much space, you sometimes don’t know which of the soft corners to make yourself comfortable in. Your friends are also crazy about the sofa area and like to sleep on the long side parts. This guide tells you what the true size of a U-shaped sofa is and which design goes well with your interior:

Living areas as a social centrepiece of your living room

Living areas are, in a way, the comfort version of a classic one- or two-seater sofa. They are usually designed in a U-shape and offer plenty of wide seating for the whole family or your friends. Of course, you can also make yourself comfortable on the soft cushions all by yourself or just as a couple, stretch out from head to toe and relax to your heart’s content.

What is special about a sofa landscape? Unlike XXL corner sofas, they have two extended side parts that extend into the room on the left and right. This means you have space for several overnight guests and can comfortably put your feet up while watching TV. The continuous upholstery of the comfortable one-piece is also typical. In contrast to multi-part sofa sets, less seating space is lost due to additional armrests.

Due to its unusual width of 3 to 4 m, a living area needs plenty of space to be able to really show off its full potential. Placed in the middle of the room, it looks particularly spacious and open. In large one-room apartments, the thickly padded mega sofas work well as room dividers, for example to visually separate the living area from the kitchen or dining area.

Tip: Measure your living room carefully to check whether you have enough space for a U-shaped sofa. To make the upholstered furniture look less bulky, no more than two of its three sides should be against a wall, while the third side should be at least 1 m away from the wall .

Materials: Sofa covers made of fabric, genuine leather or imitation leather

The material you choose for your living area depends not only on your personal taste but also on the properties you want the sofa to have: for example, should it be easy to clean or particularly robust? Here you will find an overview of the most common materials.

Textile and microfiber covers: soft and easy to clean

Covers made of woven fabrics are robust, hard-wearing and easy to keep clean – a good choice for families with children or for pet owners. Living areas with textile and microfiber covers are also very popular because they are soft and particularly comfortable. They give the room a cozy atmosphere.

Tip: Light fabrics work well in small rooms, as they make the room appear more open. Stands that raise the sofa area slightly off the floor are also great here. This makes the large piece of furniture appear lighter and less massive.

Artificial leather: uncomplicated and robust

Nowadays, imitation leather is so well made that it is almost impossible to distinguish it from real leather . It looks just as classy and adds an elegant touch to your living room. The big advantages of imitation leather are its resistance to stains and its robustness. In this respect, the artificially produced material can easily keep up with the original.

Leather: durable and noble

Real leather living areas are a little more expensive to buy, but the natural material is very durable. Leather sofas are also particularly hard-wearing. With a leather sofa area, you can give your living room a stylish lounge ambience. Models made of smooth leather in particular are elegant classics – and also very robust, because stains and dirt do not penetrate the material.

Another advantage: leather adapts quickly to body temperature , meaning it warms up after just a few minutes. The natural material is breathable and prevents you from sweating on it.

Spring, cold foam and box spring core: Here you sit comfortably

Do you love to spread out on your living area? Then make sure you have suitable upholstery. You can choose between spring, cold foam and box spring core. Here you can get an overview of the different variants.

Spring core with high support

Spring core upholstery offers firm and stable seating comfort. It cushions your body well and has a high level of support. Even better are pocket spring core upholstery, which is also very robust and has a long lifespan. At the same time, it ensures good air exchange and good moisture drainage.

Low-weight cold foam core

Upholstery with a cold foam core is very light and can adapt well to your body shape. In addition, no hollows form and they retain their shape for many years. These mattresses also provide good support and have good point elasticity. This means that the upholstery only sinks in where it is stressed. They are also suitable for allergy sufferers.

Box spring core with comfortable seat height

Box spring upholstery is typically constructed as follows: a pocket spring core is placed on top of a spring core and on top of that is cold foam upholstery with a topper. Box spring cores thus combine the advantages of two different types of upholstery. They also have a comfortable seat height of usually 50 cm, so that you can stand up and sit down comfortably. Sofa landscapes with box spring upholstery offer a particularly soft seating feeling and adapt well to your body. In addition, their stable construction means they are very durable.

Need extra features? High-tech sofas with sleeping function

Some living areas are more than just a comfortable place to sit for social gatherings or families. Many models can be converted into a comfortable bed in no time at all or can also serve as a sound system. Read here about the extras available.

Bed function: comfortable sleeping place plus bed box

Sofa beds can be converted into beds, which is especially worthwhile if you often have visitors staying overnight. In just a few easy steps, you can create a comfortable bed for two. Some sofa landscapes with bed function even have a built-in bed box. Here you can easily store the bed linen for the guests as well as cozy blankets and pillows.

Lighting and sound: cool details and special effects

High-tech living areas with indirect lighting are also very popular , as they make the large upholstered furniture stand out in the evenings. These models are often also optionally equipped with a Bluetooth sound system. This means you can easily play your favorite music from your smartphone or MP3 player. This “all-round pampering sofa” is something for everyone who likes to really indulge themselves and spend a lot of time on the sofa at home.

From elegant to exotic: Which sofa landscape suits you?

The selection of living areas is large and ranges from simple models to glamorous luxury sofas. Which variant you choose depends not least on how your home is otherwise furnished. Here you can find out what suits your living environment.

Country house style: bright and natural

Do you like furniture and accessories in a country house style? This style is characterized by natural materials and soft colors. A light gray or brown living area with a cover made of microfiber or other woven fabric is a good choice here. A coffee table made of white lacquered wood or a rustic chest table are suitable companions.

Modern style: glamorous and cool

Do you prefer clear shapes, minimal decoration and shiny elements made of metal and glass in your home? A black leather or faux leather couch with narrow steel feet fits well into this modern style. Two-tone upholstery with light-dark contrast and glamorously illuminated skirting boards also look cool. A square glass table or a model with a white high-gloss look rounds off the elegant ensemble in style.

Oriental style: colorful and cozy

Thick velvet curtains, decorated wooden chests and heavy cupboards made of dark cedar wood – all of these are typical of the oriental style of living. If you’re looking for this, you should choose a warm colour for the sofa, such as wine red or aubergine. Colourful glass tea lights and lamps will bathe your living room in a cosy light.

Tip: You can easily spice up a simple sofa landscape with colorful decorative cushions , and soft blankets also make your couch more inviting.

Wipe and go: How to keep your living area clean

To ensure that your large sofa stays beautiful and soft for as long as possible, it needs regular care. But don’t worry, most materials are easy to keep clean. A look at the manufacturer’s label will tell you how to do this. You can find more tips in the following overview:

1. Shake out the cushions and pillows regularly to keep them nice and fluffy.
2. You can remove crumbs and surface dust with a vacuum cleaner.
3. You should clean a living area made of real leather with a special leather soap and then wipe it dry thoroughly. For more shine, you can polish the leather every now and then with leather cream.
4. Imitation leather is particularly easy to care for. You can simply wipe away stains with a damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid.
5. To protect leather sofas against moisture and dirt, you should regularly treat them with waterproofing spray.
6. You can clean fabric sofas with a damp microfiber cloth and upholstery foam . For microfiber covers, you can also use a steam cleaner with an upholstery attachment. A lint brush or appropriate attachment brushes for the vacuum cleaner are the best way to remove animal hair.
7. In general, you should dab stains carefully from the outside in without rubbing. Test the cleaning product on an inconspicuous area before using it on the entire sofa.
8. No matter what material it is made of, don’t place your sofa directly in front of a window. The sunlight can fade the colors over time. It is also not advisable to place it near a heater, as leather in particular can easily dry out due to the dry, hot air.

Conclusion: Extra-large sofas for extra relaxation

Living areas are several meters wide and, with their soft upholstery and large cushions, offer plenty of space to relax. The extended side cushions can also be used as a comfortable place to sleep, for example if you often have overnight guests. To make it easier for you to find a suitable model, here is a brief overview of the important criteria:

• Do you often have overnight guests? Then a living area with a bed function is practical. You or your guests can stretch out from head to toe on the two extended side parts. A bed box provides additional storage space for the bedding.
• Do you have small children or pets? Then upholstered furniture with particularly robust and easy-care fabric covers is a good choice. Artificial leather is also well suited because you can wipe it down easily.
• Do you have a small living room? A living area on legs and with a light cover looks a little more airy and opens up the room visually. Make sure you measure the available space carefully before buying to see if it is enough.
• Do you have a large living room? Then you can also choose a dark-covered U-shaped sofa and place it in the middle of the room, where it also serves as a room divider. A multimedia model with integrated speakers and lighting offers additional extras.
• Do you have back problems? Then sofa landscapes with thick box spring padding are very comfortable. The raised position means you sit up straight and can also get up more easily.