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The Chaise vs. the Sofa – Why Pick the Former?

Jessica Charles Living Room Brewer Left Arm Facing Chaise 316-LAF

There are many types of seats in the world and to get the most out of each one, you have to know when to buy which design. Okay, so you’re on the hunt for the perfect sofa. Yet there are moments when the sofa is no longer the right piece to own. If you want to watch some TV or to enjoy a lovely view outdoors, then you have to pick a chaise over the regular sofa.

Keep the View

If you have floor to ceiling windows but a sofa set is currently blocking them and the views outside, then you are not maximizing this part of your home. Use two chaises instead so that the lovely view is preserved. This will also keep you from being problematic about where to place the sofa.

A pair of chaises will not take away the beauty of the scenery. You also get to recline as you enjoy the sights outdoors.

Compact Seat, More Space

Even the largest sofa, sometimes, will not be able to provide ample space for a couple of adults. So, while the sofa is also a good seating choice, you could choose the chaise over it if you’re not huge on hosting parties and other activities anyway.

Chaises do not take up much space but they can seat ample people.

Foot Traffic

Narrow rooms would do better to have a chaise rather than a sofa or a sectional. A pair, in fact, will be a lot better to use if you want to have ample room to stretch out. Just leave space for navigation in these tight quarters.

Hooker Furniture Living Room Gracie Stationary Chaise Lounger

A Filler

When you have a small living room, then you probably already said no to the sofa. Before you get tempted with a pair of club chairs, take you chance instead on a chaise. Just imagine the duo of club chairs – they are still far bigger than the regular chaise. And with bigger pieces come bigger space eaten up.

So, the chaise is your best bet.

A Conversation Piece

A chaise that has no obvious front or back parts (the double-ended type) can be positioned in any part of your home. The side-by-side conversations that sofas bring about can be awkward. The chaise is the right solution more than the separate chairs.

A Guest Room

Putting two big chaises is a low maintenance option for the guest room. This setup takes very little space while it can provide utmost comfort to your guest. You don’t have to do anything prior to the guest’s arrival. The only thing that you need to worry about is to fluff the pillows on the said chaises.

This is a wonderful option for rooms that are not frequented by guests.

Media Room Furnishing

The media room is a zone of comfort. This is an area where family members could spend hours upon hours of fun time. With all the shelving units, the flatscreen TV, the gaming consoles, and other music equipment in the room, adding bulkier chairs might not be the right choice.

Add two chaises instead so that each occupant will be able to stretch while doing their fun activity. Complete the furnishing by adding a small table. This means you can already forego the coffee table.

The Perfect Fireside Piece

The settee or single loveseat could be placed parallel to the fireplace but this is such an awkward piece to access. A pair of armchairs, on the other hand, will not be able to offer an extended length. The chaise is the perfect option as this is the warming retreat that you and your family could fall back into.

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