A velvet corner sofa is a corner-shaped sofa upholstered entirely in velvet fabric, designed to fit into the corner of a living room while offering more seating than a standard 2 or 3 seater. The range is available in three layouts — right-hand facing, left-hand facing and U shape — so you can choose the shape that best fits your room, and in three colours: grey, black and mink.
Unlike modular sofa sets built from separate pieces, a corner sofa is a single connected unit, giving a streamlined look with no gaps between sections. This makes it a popular choice for households that want to maximise seating in a living room without the room feeling crowded with multiple separate pieces of furniture.
With three layouts and three colours to choose from, it's worth thinking through your room shape and the direction you want the chaise section to sit before you order.
Right-hand facing (RHF) means the longer chaise section sits on the right as you face the sofa, while left-hand facing (LHF) means it sits on the left. The correct choice depends on your room layout — check which side has the most open space, and pick the layout where the chaise section extends into that space rather than blocking a doorway or walkway.
A U shape corner sofa gives you a chaise section on both sides, making it a good fit for larger, more open living rooms or households that want maximum seating in one connected piece. It works particularly well as the focal point of a room, rather than pushed into a smaller corner space.
Grey is a versatile, neutral choice that suits most colour schemes and hides everyday marks well. Black works well in darker or more contemporary rooms and creates a strong focal point. Mink offers a warmer, softer neutral that pairs well with natural wood tones and lighter interiors. Call 02476 705 600 for advice if you're unsure which suits your space.
Before choosing a layout, measure the available floor space in the corner you're planning to use, including enough clearance to walk around the sofa comfortably. A right-hand or left-hand facing layout generally needs less floor space than a U shape, which extends further into the room on both sides. Always check the individual product page for exact dimensions before ordering.
Velvet gives a corner sofa a soft, plush feel and a slightly more formal, elevated look than standard fabric. It catches the light in a way that adds depth and texture to a room, which is part of why velvet has remained a popular choice for statement corner sofas. Because this range is velvet only, you get a consistent, premium finish across every layout and colour.
The texture of velvet also tends to show subtle shading depending on the angle you view it from and the direction the pile is brushed, giving the sofa a slightly different look throughout the day as light in the room changes.
Vacuum regularly using a soft brush attachment to lift dust and debris out of the pile without flattening it. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth rather than rubbing, as rubbing can push liquid further into the fabric and flatten the pile in that area. Avoid saturating velvet with water or cleaning products — a specialist upholstery cleaner is a safer option for anything beyond light surface marks.
Keep the sofa out of direct, prolonged sunlight where possible, as this can cause the colour to fade unevenly over time, and brush the pile occasionally in the same direction to keep its texture looking consistent. It's also worth avoiding sharp objects or rough fabrics coming into regular contact with the surface, as velvet can snag more easily than tightly woven fabrics.
Velvet isn't the easiest fabric to keep pristine in a home with pets — it can show claw marks, snagging and pet hair more readily than some other upholsteries. If pets are a major consideration for your household, it's worth also looking at our corner sofas range, which includes other fabrics better suited to everyday pet wear. A protective throw can also help reduce everyday wear if you'd still prefer the look of velvet.
Good-quality velvet is hard-wearing and holds up well to everyday sitting, but it does need slightly more regular care than flatter-weave fabrics to keep the pile looking even. Every velvet corner sofa in this range comes with a frame warranty as standard, covering the structural build regardless of how the fabric wears in over time.
With regular care, a velvet corner sofa can perform just as well over the long term as many other popular upholstery fabrics — the main difference is in the level of everyday maintenance needed to keep the pile looking its best, rather than in overall structural durability.
A right-hand or left-hand facing corner sofa is best positioned with the chaise section extending into open floor space rather than towards a nearby wall or doorway. A U shape corner sofa tends to work best as a centrepiece, with clear access around at least one side. Always check the individual product page for the exact dimensions of your chosen layout, and measure doorways and hallways on the route into the room before ordering.
It's also worth considering the room's main focal point, such as a TV or fireplace, when deciding which layout to choose — a right-hand or left-hand facing sofa can usually be angled to face this directly, while a U shape generally works best when the focal point is central to the room.
Most in-stock velvet corner sofas arrive within 7–10 working days, with free delivery to England and Wales. Delivery is carried out by a two-person team who bring the sofa into your chosen room, access permitting, and assemble any sections or feet on-site so it's ready to use straight away. Packaging is removed on request, and old sofa removal is available if you'd like your existing sofa taken away.
Because a corner sofa is a larger, connected piece, it's worth double-checking access measurements before delivery day, particularly for a U shape layout, which has a larger overall footprint than a right-hand or left-hand facing corner sofa.
Velvet offers a softer, more textured feel and a slightly more formal look than standard woven fabric or leather. If you'd prefer an easier-to-clean option, our wider corner sofas range includes fabric and other upholsteries, or browse U-shape-sofa if you need a bigger footprint than this range offers. If budget is the main factor, our affordable corner sofa range is worth a look.
There's no single right answer between velvet, fabric and leather — it comes down to how much you value the softer, plush feel of velvet against the lower-maintenance, wipe-clean practicality of other upholsteries for your household.
We stock velvet corner sofas in right-hand facing, left-hand facing and U shape layouts, finished in grey, black or mink — giving you a flexible choice of shape and colour for your room. Every sofa comes with a frame warranty as standard, and the range holds a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 2,000 Trustpilot reviews. Choose from PayPal Pay in 3, Klarna Pay in 3 or Pay in 30 (interest-free), Clearpay in 4 fortnightly payments, or DivideBuy for longer-term plans subject to credit check. Order with confidence under our 14-day returns policy, and call us on 02476 705 600 if you're unsure which layout suits your room.
Whether you're furnishing a new living room or replacing an existing corner sofa, our team can talk you through the difference between right-hand, left-hand and U shape layouts, and help you choose between grey, black and mink based on your room and existing decor. If you'd like a coordinating footstool, browse our footstools range, or see our wider L-shaped sofas, velvet sofas, black sofas and right hand corner sofa ranges to see the full choice. You're also welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to see the fabric and colours in person before you order.
