Comfy, casual and conducive to socialising, the best L-shaped sofas come in a plethora of styles and configurations.
These laid-back yet luxurious loungers are well-suited to modern homes, allowing you to make use of dead corners, define open spaces or create statement seating areas.
Whether you opt for a sofa with a love seat, a sofa with a chaise or two single-arm sofas with a corner section, there's plenty to suit a variety of layouts and living arrangements.
In terms of styles, there are contemporary twists on classic designs, chunky over-sized cushions and louche linear silhouettes.
To choose the best couch for your home, peruse our selection, picked from the best home decor stores.
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1. Best chunky L-shaped sofas
Price: from $13,750
This top of the range sofa is available with a left or right chaise for lounging, or as a corner sectional for further seating. It has individually articulating headrests so wherever you sit you can adjust to just the right angle and height for reading or watching TV.
Price: $4,798
This versatile two piece sectional sofa can be positioned in an L-shape or with the armless section placed opposite or to the side as a lounge chair. It's upholstered in top grain leather for an earthy natural look.
Price: $2,299
The low profile of this chunky foam-padded and feather filled sofa invite you to lounge. It's another flexible piece made up of a sofa and love seat. There's a coordinating ottoman too, if you fancy somewhere for your feet.
2. Best linear L-shaped sofas
Price: $7,097
Sleek, stylish and sumptuous, the Decker sectional is offered with five layout options; as a two or three piece, with sofa, love seat and corner seat, with arms on the left, right or both sides. Plus a selection of six luxe upholstery fabrics.
Price: from $6,798
Choose 108" or 130" for this beauty with left or right orientation. The top grain leather has a soft suede-like feel and is treated with wax and oil for a distressed finish that will be enhanced with age.
Price: from $12,945
This linear sectional sofa has a slender shape and lounge-like feel without the low profile. With a seat height of 18.5H it's easier to get out of than some models, while memory foam toppers on the cushions provide extra comfort.
3. Best statement L-shaped sofas
Price: $4,399
At 105.5"x105" or 125.5"x125.5", this fabulous sofa comes in three sections; left arm facing, right arm facing and a corner seat for statement, symmetrical seating. The white upholstery is performance fabric that's able to withstand the odd spill.
Price: $4,798
With its curved silhouette, minimalist design, and pristine ivory upholstery, the Harlowe sectional sofa would make a stand-out centrepiece in a design scheme. It's made up of four pieces and comfortably seats six.
Price $5,400
Upholstered in ivory bouclé with a low loungy profile and futuristic styling, the Brigitte sectional would set a dramatic tone in your living space. Measuring 112.25" W, 90.5" D, 28" H, this model is perfectly suited for lofts and large living rooms.
4. Best tufted L-shaped sofas
Price: $4,599
Upholstered in "Sapphire Birch" velvet fabric, with diamond button-tufting and nailhead trims, this sleek sofa combines modern clean lines with traditional detailing. At 101"x 101", it could be used to divide an open living area or tucked into a corner.
Price: from $6,7,00
Made up of two parts, a sofa and a single-arm love seat, Baxter is a modern twist on the classic Chesterfield. Deep button-tufting brings a plush finish to this otherwise minimal piece. Choose from over 70 upholstery options.
Price: $5,030
With its rounded corner, this Monroe sectional sofa could work well in a cozy alcove or placed to zone an open space. Beautiful button-tufting, piping and tapered legs give it an air of Hollywood glamour that would elevate a modern living room.
Are L-shaped sofas a good idea?
Sofas that enable you to seat more people, socialise or lounge are a popular choice. Some L-shaped sofas are made in a way that allows flexibility too, such as those comprised of a three-seater sofa and an armless love seat, which can be configured as an L-shape or separately.
'The advantages of an L-shaped sofa is that it generally offers ample seating with only a little more square footage required,' adds Madison Adam, interior design services manager at Article.
'L-shaped sofas are a type of sectional sofa composed of two conjoined sections. Typically, one side is a chaise module to create an ‘L’ orientation. These sofas can be oriented the same way as a typical sofa, either up against the wall or ‘float’ in the middle of the room where you want to create natural partitions.
'If you’re buying an L-shaped sectional, consider how much space you have around the sofa. Ensure there’s at least 1’ in front of the sofa for adequate space to get around, more if you’re considering pairing the sofa with a coffee table.
'Determine the layout of your space and the various arrangements L-shaped sofas come in. Consider your sight-lines and which configuration best suits your needs.'
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