A left-hand corner sofa is an L-shaped corner where the longer run of seating, or the chaise, sits on the left. It's a sociable, space-smart way to furnish a living room, wrapping seating neatly around a corner. The one thing to be careful of is the orientation: left and right conventions can differ between retailers — some describe it as you look at the sofa from the front, others as you sit on it — so the safest approach is always to check the product diagram and images and picture how the sofa will sit in your room, rather than relying on the label alone. To see the full choice of corner sofas across the store, our corner sofas collection is a good place to start.
A simple way is to stand where you'll enter the room and look at the corner where the sofa will go. Decide which wall the long section should run along and which side the shorter return or chaise should wrap around, then check that against the product diagram. Because conventions vary, matching the picture to your room is far more reliable than the left or right label on its own. If you find the long side needs to be on the opposite side, you'll want the right-hand version instead — and if you're at all unsure, our showroom team are happy to talk it through. To compare the wider corner range while you plan, our corner sofas collection is a helpful reference.
Yes — most corner designs come in both left-hand and right-hand layouts, so if you need the mirror image of a left-hand corner, there's a right-hand equivalent. This page shows the left-hand options specifically; if your room needs the long side on the other side, look for the right-hand version of the same design. The product page for each sofa confirms its orientation, and shows a diagram to make it clear. To browse the whole corner range, our corner sofas collection is a good reference.
Our left-hand corners come in two materials, which we keep clearly distinct. Most are soft, woven fabric — warm and cosy to sit on, and easy to live with, cared for by vacuuming and spot-cleaning. Some are velvet, a soft, dense pile with a luxurious feel and a gentle sheen that catches the light, for a more opulent look. Both are lovely; it's a matter of the feel and look you prefer, and each product page shows exactly which a particular sofa is. We keep fabric and velvet distinct from leather and leather-look Leather Aire too, so you always know what you're buying. To explore the wider fabric choice, our fabric sofas collection is a good reference.
Velvet has a soft, plush pile with a subtle sheen, giving a room a real sense of luxury. One thing worth knowing is that velvet has a nap, or pile direction, so you'll naturally see gentle shading and soft “pressure marks” where it's been sat on — this is a completely normal characteristic of velvet, not a fault or a sign of wear, and a quick brush of the pile evens it out. It's cared for by gentle vacuuming with a soft brush and blotting spills promptly rather than over-wetting. To compare the wider velvet choice, our velvet sofas collection is a good reference.
There are six colours, so there's a tone for most schemes. Grey is the versatile all-rounder and, as a mid-tone, reasonably forgiving of everyday life; silver is a cooler, lighter grey with a soft sheen that keeps a room bright; and navy is a deep, smart blue that's rich and characterful yet practical. Among the warmer tones, brown is a cosy, welcoming classic and caramel is a warm, golden-brown with a relaxed feel. Beige is a soft, light neutral that makes a room feel airy — though as a paler shade it shows everyday marks more readily than the darker tones, so it rewards a little more care. Each product photo shows the exact shade. To compare grey and neutral tones across the store, our grey sofas page shows the wider choice.
No — every left-hand corner sofa in this range is a traditional, fixed design, with no reclining action or moving parts. That means simple, dependable comfort and clean, classic lines, which suits the sociable shape of a corner sofa beautifully. If you'd prefer seating that leans back and raises a footrest, our reclining ranges are the place to look instead. To browse those, our recliner sofas collection is a good reference.
A corner sofa is one of the most sociable, practical choices you can make. It seats more people than a single sofa of a similar footprint, wraps everyone around for easy conversation and film nights, and makes clever use of a corner or a wall that might otherwise sit empty. A left-hand corner is ideal when the layout of your room calls for the long section on the left. It's a great fit for families and anyone who likes to spread out and relax — just measure the space carefully and confirm the orientation. To see other sociable options, our fabric sofas collection is a good reference.
Because this range includes both fabric and velvet, follow the care guidance for your particular sofa, shown on its product page and care label. As a general guide, fabric is vacuumed regularly and spot-cleaned, blotting spills promptly; velvet is vacuumed gently with a soft brush in the direction of the pile and brushed occasionally to revive the nap, again blotting spills rather than over-wetting. For both, keep the sofa out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colour — especially a paler shade like beige — and plump the cushions to keep them comfortable.
Measuring matters with a corner. Note the overall width along both walls the sofa will touch, the depth and the height, and mark the L-shape out on the floor with tape so you can see how it sits and whether you can still move around it and open nearby doors. Crucially, check that the orientation matches — a left-hand corner needs the long side to run along the correct wall — and leave a little breathing space rather than wedging it in. And measure your access route — doorways, hallways and stairwells — as a corner is a large item, sometimes delivered in sections. Our sofa buying guide covers measuring up in detail.
Yes. Every left-hand corner sofa meets UK Fire Resistant (UKFR) standards, so the materials and construction comply with the fire-safety regulations required for upholstered furniture sold in the UK. This is a baseline legal requirement rather than an optional extra, and it applies across every design, material and colour in the range.
Most in-stock left-hand corner sofas are delivered within 7–10 working days, with free delivery. Delivery is carried out by a two-person team who bring the sofa into your chosen ground-floor room, access permitting, and set it in place; old sofa removal can be arranged if you'd like your existing seating taken away at the same time. As a corner is a large item — sometimes delivered in sections — it's worth measuring your doorways and hallways in advance. Full timescales and coverage are on our delivery information page.
Yes. You can spread the cost of any left-hand corner sofa using one of our named finance providers, all subject to credit check. Simply select your preferred option at checkout; the exact terms for your order are shown before you confirm. Full details are on our finance options page.
| Provider | How it works | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal Pay in 3 | Split into 3 monthly payments | Interest-free · subject to status |
| Klarna | Pay in 3 monthly instalments, or Pay in 30 days | Interest-free · subject to credit check |
| Clearpay | 4 fortnightly instalments | Interest-free · subject to credit check |
| DivideBuy | Longer-term monthly instalment plans | Subject to credit check · plan terms shown at checkout |
Finance is provided by third parties and is subject to status and affordability checks. Missing payments may affect your credit rating.
We specialise in upholstered furniture, and a left-hand corner sofa is a sociable, space-smart way to furnish a room — when the layout calls for the long side on the left. We describe things honestly: our corners are traditional, fixed sofas — no recliners — mostly in soft fabric with some in velvet, and we keep those distinct (velvet's gentle shading is a normal feature, not a fault). We're upfront that left/right conventions vary, so we tell you to check the product diagram rather than rely on the label, and we're honest that beige, as a paler shade, shows marks more than the darker tones. You're welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to see the sofas and confirm the orientation in person. Every order comes with free delivery by our own two-person team and our 14-day change-of-mind returns, we hold a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 4,800 genuine Trustpilot reviews, and you can spread the cost interest-free with Klarna, Clearpay or PayPal Pay in 3, or over a longer term with DivideBuy, all subject to credit check. To browse the wider fabric choice, see our fabric sofas, and call us on 02476 705 600 if you'd like a hand choosing.
