Loveseat Dimensions (Measuring & Sizes Guide)
Here’s our loveseat dimensions guide, including the small, medium, large and standard sizes and how to measure this sofa for your living room.
Loveseats are designed initially to be a bigger form of an armchair. This chair will be the perfect addition to a small home, especially for a young couple just starting and they even have smaller ones perfect for college dormitories.
If you want information about loveseat dimensions, you came to the right article! Here, we’ll talk to you all about what you need to know, from measurements to measuring to how to choose a perfect one for your home.
Standard Loveseat Size
There are more loveseat sizes than one realizes. It’s not just that a sofa’s three-seater and a loveseat sits two people. This furniture can sit two, some can also sit a single person, and some can be 6 feet wide to fit up to three people. This only means that the perfect furniture piece you are looking for is out there!
As a general rule, the standard loveseat length, when measured arm to arm, is as follows:
- The small standard loveseat size is 52″.
- The standard medium loveseat size is 58″.
- The standard full loveseat size is 64″.
Average Length of a Loveseat
A loveseat has no set standard for length because it comes in various dimensions for every room design and space size. It will depend on how long you are getting it and for how many people at one time you plan to sit.
Although there are no fixed lengths for loveseats, measurements from one armrest to the other could correspond to sizes small to full.
For a small 2-seater, you might be thinking of, they come in sizes of 52 inches or 132 centimeters.
Medium loveseats are only slightly longer than a small size with 58 inches or 147 centimeters.
In comparison, a full size loveseats are 64 inches or 163 centimeters from arm to arm.
Sofas are also available with a length of 71 inches or 180 centimeters. At the same time, if you want a smaller, more compact one for your apartment, there are twin-sized loveseats with a length of 45 to 51 inches or 114 to 130 centimeters.
How Deep is a Loveseat?
No matter what length you plan to buy, the loveseat depth would probably range from 30 to 36 inches or 76 to 91 centimeters. If you want a two seater with more room, opt to buy one with a curved end.
The width will be 30 to 36 inches or 76 to 91 centimeters. If we are talking about the actual depth of the cushion alone, it will mostly range from 21 to 26 inches or 53 to 66 centimeters. Read more about the types of cushions available here.
How to Measure a Loveseat?
A time might come when you need to measure loveseats, maybe for new cushions, or when you want to revamp your living room by having the seats reupholstered. Either way, here is a guide on how to measure a loveseat.
The initial measurement is to measure the loveseat’s entire length. You do this by gauging the chair size from left to right. You can measure from the leg base or the arms of the chair, whichever is more expansive.
The next thing is measuring the depth. This is done by measuring the deepest part of the chair from front to back. If your chair has a curved design, make sure that you measure the depth from that end up to the seat cushion’s edge.
The last thing is measuring the height; this is pretty straightforward and measures from top to bottom. However, if you are measuring for a loveseat’s seat cover, 1 to 2 inches or 3 to 5 centimeters shorter will make so much difference for breathability.
The process is still the same if you measure for a loveseats cushion. Using a carpenter’s measuring tape for accuracy is essential because miscalculations will give you a longer or shorter cushion than the frame. Read more about how to measure a sofa here for larger furniture pieces.
How to Choose a Loveseat Size?
Choosing the right size for your loveseats could make or break the design of your living room. You don’t want a furniture piece that would take up the entire room, especially for smaller apartments. At the same time, you do not want it to be so small that it gets eaten up by the other furniture items.
So, how do you choose the right loveseat size for your home?
The first thing to do is to measure your designated spot with consideration to the other furniture pieces around it, especially if there are different seating options. You do not want the loveseat to be bigger than the sofa or smaller than the one-seater or your recliner.
If you are thinking about placing your sofa against the wall, it will be necessary to measure the length of the wall. This will give you a concept of how much space you have for other furniture.
Measuring the room width will be helpful, especially if you have a reclining loveseats. Measuring the room’s width will also help you to avoid overcrowding the middle of the room.
Place two loveseast facing each other (awat from the wall) with coffee table between them. If you have a fireplace, it’s nice to place them facing each other in front of a the fireplace. – Small Space Organizing A Room-by-Room Guide to Maximizing Your Space, Kathryn Bechen
Measuring the room’s height, on the other hand, will give you an idea of how tall your loveseat should be. For houses with a higher ceiling, a more elevated seating option would probably look best for the room.
Leave some space to walk around, plus room for small furniture like side tables and bigger lamps. If you have a reclining model, it will be essential to leave floor space for the chair to be fully reclined, especially if you have a coffee table in the middle of the room.
What Size Pillows for a Loveseat?
The perfect pillow size for a loveseat is 22 to 24 inches or 56 to 61 centimeters on each side.
Adding several throw pillows to your sofas or loveseats can add the final touch of personality to your living room. This can enhance the look whether you are going for more blues and brown for a barnyard country cottage feel or want to decorate with gold and white throw pillows to add elegance.
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