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Can the chaise or L side of the floor sofa go on the left instead of the right?

The photo shows one side. Your room has its own. The sofa does not mind which.

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The Quiet Geometer of Seattle · · Updated

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The quick answer

Yes, a modular floor sofa sectional can put its chaise, open end or ottoman on either the left or the right. The cushions have no fixed direction. Move the L-shaped backrest to the opposite corner and set the ottoman where your room needs it. If you want a particular side from the start, leave a note on the order.

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Key facts

  • The modular sectional can be set up with the L on the left or the right.
  • The cushions have no fixed direction.
  • The ottoman can sit on either side.
  • The L-shaped backrest moves to the opposite corner.
  • A preferred chaise side can be requested in an order note.
  • Each seat mattress is 39 x 79 in (99 x 200 cm), twin XL size.

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"Is it fixed on the right?"

No. The sectional is fully modular. No cushion has a front or back direction. The photo shows one arrangement. It is only one.

"Then how do I switch it?"

Move the L-shaped backrest to the other corner. Place the ottoman on the side that suits your room. That is the whole change.

If you would rather it arrive already decided, leave a note on the order asking for the chaise on the left. It is made that way.

"And the bars?"

The metal support bars come in their own small box: 4 for a single teddy sofa, 5 for a 3-seater, 6 for the L-shape with ottoman. If bars are missing, photograph the box and message the workshop. Keep its reply. The support bars assembly Pattern shows how the joints click.

Choosing the side, standing in the doorway

Stand where you enter the room. Notice where the light comes from and where you walk. Leave a hand's width of floor.

Each seat mattress is 39 x 79 in (99 x 200 cm). Two side by side make about 79 x 79 in (200 x 200 cm), roughly a king. The modular floor sofa layouts Pattern, the small apartment layouts sketch and the modular floor sofas hub show more. Which wall holds your window?

The room decides the side. The sofa agrees. One backrest moves.

An L-shaped floor sofa has no left-hand or right-hand version: move the L backrest to the other corner and the chaise changes sides.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Can the open end sit on the opposite side from your photos?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes. The design is fully modular and the cushions have no fixed direction, so the short side or open end can go on the left or the right.

  2. A common question

    Is the ottoman stuck on the right?

    The workshop's answer

    No, it can go on either side. Move the L-shaped backrest to the other corner and place the ottoman wherever it suits your room.

  3. A common question

    Could my corner sofa be made with the chaise on the left?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes. Place the order and leave a note asking for the left-hand side, and it's made that way.

  4. A common question

    How big a bed does the floor sofa make?

    The workshop's answer

    Each seat mattress is 39 x 79 in (99 x 200 cm), twin XL. Side by side they make about 79 x 79 in, roughly king size, and the corner version with ottoman lays out larger still.

Questions buyers ask next

Do I need to choose a left-hand or right-hand model?

No. There is one sectional, and it arranges both ways. A note on the order simply tells the workshop which side you want it made for; the pieces can still be rearranged later.

Can I switch the chaise side again after a move?

Yes. Because the cushions have no fixed direction, you can change sides whenever the room changes. Move the L-shaped backrest to the opposite corner and set the ottoman on the new side.

How many support bars come with an L-shaped floor sofa?

The L-shape with ottoman comes with 6 bars. A single teddy sofa has 4, a 3-seater 5, and a full corner set 8 large plus 8 small pieces. If bars are missing, photograph the box and message the workshop. Keep its reply.