Somerford Fabric Corner Chaise Sofas

About the Somerford corner chaise collection

This collection holds the Somerford fabric corner chaise — a corner sofa with a chaise end — in two colours, grey and chocolate, each offered in left-hand and right-hand orientations. That makes four options from one design, so the decision comes down to colour and which way you want the chaise to face.

Three of the four are in stock at the time of writing, with only the left-hand chocolate temporarily unavailable. If you would like more shapes and brands than this focused range, browse the full choice in our wider corner sofas collection.

What a corner chaise sofa is

A corner chaise combines two things in one piece: the wrap-around seating of a corner sofa, and a chaise — an elongated, arm-free seat at one end that you can stretch your legs out along. It gives you sociable corner seating for a group and a relaxed lounging spot in the same footprint, which is why it is such a popular living-room layout.

It is a fixed piece of upholstered seating with no moving mechanism or power involved — just a comfortable, generous shape. If you want a straight sofa with a chaise rather than a corner, or a different layout entirely, our sofa sets collection offers alternatives.

The chaise is what sets this layout apart from an ordinary corner sofa. Instead of an arm at that end, the seat runs on so you can put your feet up and lie back along it, which makes it a natural spot for relaxing in front of the television. Because the seating turns a corner as well, more than one person can stretch out at once, so it works both as a family lounging sofa and as sociable seating for guests.

Left-hand and right-hand: choosing the orientation

The Somerford comes in two orientations, and this is the most important decision to get right. Left-hand and right-hand describe which side the chaise sits on — but the convention varies between retailers, with some describing the handing as you face the sofa and others as you sit on it, so it is essential to check the orientation image on the individual product page rather than assume.

Picture where the sofa will go and which side you want the long chaise section on, relative to the window, the television and the walkway, then match that to the handing shown on the product page. A corner chaise cannot usually be reversed after delivery, so if there is any doubt, call our team on 02476 705 600 before ordering. Compare other corner layouts in our corner sofa beds range.

A useful way to decide is to stand where you would enter the room and think about which way you naturally want to face. The chaise usually works best on the side that does not block the walkway into the room, and where the person lying on it still faces the television. If two rooms you are choosing between have the sofa on opposite walls, the handing that suits one may be wrong for the other, so decide against the actual room rather than in the abstract.

Grey and chocolate

The range comes in two very different tones. Grey is a cool, contemporary neutral that keeps a room feeling light and works naturally with modern, minimal schemes. Chocolate is a warm, deep brown that adds cosiness, pairs beautifully with wood and warm accents, and is forgiving of the everyday marks of a busy household.

Both are practical family colours, so the choice is mostly about the look you want — cool and current, or warm and classic. Because colours can read differently under different lighting, view the fabric in person where you can. To compare grey across other designs, see our grey sofas collection.

The fabric

The Somerford chaise is fabric-upholstered, which gives it a soft, warm feel that suits a relaxed lounging sofa. Fabric is comfortable to sit on year-round and comes in the two colourways described above, so you can match it to a cool or a warm scheme.

The exact fabric type, weave and care code are not confirmed in the current data, so we describe it simply as fabric rather than claiming a specific finish; check the product page for the confirmed detail. For other fabric designs across the range, see our fabric sofas collection.

Sizing a corner chaise for your room

A corner chaise takes up more room than a standard sofa because of the chaise return, so start with the space. Measure the full L-shaped footprint the main run and the chaise will occupy, and leave clear walking space around both, plus a sensible gap to a television or fireplace. It suits a medium-to-large living room.

Exact dimensions are not confirmed in the current data, so treat the product-page measurements as the deciding factor, and mark the full footprint — including the chaise return — on your floor with tape before committing. If it looks tight, a compact two- or three-seater may sit more comfortably; compare those in our 3 seater sofas range.

Remember that the chaise return needs clear floor in front of it too, not just alongside, so that whoever is lying on it is not hemmed in by a coffee table or a wall. Leaving a comfortable gap around the whole piece keeps the room feeling open rather than filled, and makes everyday use — walking past, cleaning behind, plumping the cushions — far easier than squeezing the sofa into the last available inch.

Measuring and delivery access

As well as the room, plan the route in. Measure the width and height of every doorway, hallway, stairwell and tight turn each section must pass through, plus lift dimensions if you are above ground level. The chaise end is where access most often catches people out, so measure carefully before you order.

Delivery to England and Wales is free and handled by our two-person team, and corner chaise sofas usually arrive in sections, which helps considerably with access. Whether this model splits, and into how many parts, is not confirmed in the current data, so confirm the packaged dimensions on the product page before your delivery date.

For a step-by-step method covering awkward corners and fixed features, measure the room and every access point before you finalise your choice, and call us if any doorway or turn is likely to be tight.

Caring for the fabric

Vacuum the fabric regularly with an upholstery attachment, and blot spills promptly rather than rubbing, working from the outside in. Avoid soaking the fabric or using harsh chemical cleaners, and keep the sofa out of prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade upholstery over time.

Plumping the seat and back cushions and rotating them where they are reversible helps the sofa wear evenly, particularly on the chaise where people tend to lie. Product-specific care codes and whether the covers are removable are not confirmed in the current data, so always follow the care label on the individual product, and consider a fabric protector for heavy family use.

Styling a corner chaise

A corner chaise naturally defines a seating zone, so let it anchor the room. A rug that sits partly under the front edge grounds the layout, and a coffee table placed within easy reach of the corner keeps everything usable without blocking the chaise.

Layer cushions and a throw to add texture — warm tones lift the chocolate, while brighter or cooler accents suit the grey — and keep a soft throw on the chaise end where you are most likely to relax. Because both colours are versatile, you can restyle with accessories over time without changing the sofa.

Stock and availability

At the time of writing, three of the four options are in stock — left-hand grey, right-hand chocolate and right-hand grey — while the left-hand chocolate is temporarily out of stock. Stock changes constantly, so treat the live product pages as authoritative and use the back-in-stock option on anything unavailable.

If you had your heart set on the left-hand chocolate, the right-hand chocolate offers the same colour in the opposite orientation, and the grey is available in both handings. Our team can advise on restock timing on 02476 705 600, or help you compare with our compact two and three seater sofas.

Why choose Furniture Instore for the Somerford chaise

We offer the Somerford fabric corner chaise — grey and chocolate, left-hand and right-hand, mostly in stock — with honest colour, orientation and stock information, backed by a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 4,800 genuine Trustpilot reviews.

You can spread the cost with PayPal Pay in 3, Klarna Pay in 3 or Pay in 30, and Clearpay in 4 interest-free fortnightly payments, or DivideBuy for a longer-term plan, interest-free where stated and subject to credit check. Order with confidence under our 14-day returns policy, and call our Coventry showroom on 02476 705 600 if you would like help choosing the handing and colour, or to see the fabric in person. You can also browse the wider choice in our fabric corner sofas range.

Frequently asked questions about the Somerford corner chaise