Deep Sofas

How deep is deep

A standard sofa has a seat depth of around 90 to 105 cm. A deep sofa measures 110 to 130 cm. You feel that difference straight away: you can sink into the sofa, stretch out fully or sit alongside several people without having to crowd together. Where an ordinary sofa is mainly aimed at sitting upright, a deep sofa invites you to lounge.

Who a deep sofa is ideal for

A deep sofa is perfect for anyone who likes to watch films or read with their legs tucked up, for taller people who want to lie fully stretched out, and for families who want to sit close together. Combine it with large cushions and throws for maximum cosiness. If you often sit upright working with a laptop, add a firm back cushion so the sofa stays flexible: stretched out when you want to lounge, more upright when you want to work.

Dimensions and space

A deep sofa asks for a little more room in your living room. Allow at least 110 cm of legroom in front of the sofa instead of the usual 90 cm, and ideally keep around 250 cm of clear space from the wall for the sofa plus legroom. The sofa itself is usually wider than it is deep, with widths of around 200 to 280 cm. In a compact living room a standard sofa is often the more practical choice.

Specification and upholstery

Deep sofas come in leather, fabric and velvet, so you can match the look to your interior. Leather gives a warm, robust look, while velvet and fabric feel soft and contemporary. The seat depth itself can also be adjusted on many models: made to measure, you set the depth yourself, up to around 140 cm, so the sofa is exactly as deep as you find comfortable.

What else goes with a deep sofa

Because you sit lower and further back in a deep sofa, a slightly taller coffee table is welcome: choose a height of around 40 to 45 cm, so you can reach your drink easily from a reclining position. Large scatter cushions fill the depth visually and give support in the back. That turns the sofa into a genuine lounge spot the whole family can use.

Buying at Mokana in Enschede

A deep sofa is something you really should try. In our home store in Enschede at Hogelandsingel 49 you experience the seat depth and the different upholstery options for real. Our advisers will help you settle on the right size for your room. Mokana delivers throughout the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany with its own delivery service, and paying in instalments is among the options.