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title: "Two Floor Sofas Into an L-Shaped Sectional: The Backrest Swap"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/two-floor-sofas-l-shaped-sectional/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Hana Lindqvist, The Quiet Geometer of Seattle"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/"
published: "2026-05-15"
updated: "2026-05-15"
keywords: "two floor sofas l shape sectional, l-shaped floor sofa, teddy floor sofa corner sectional, modular floor sofa sectional, straight backrest floor sofa"
---

# Can I join two teddy floor sofas into an L-shaped corner sectional?

*Two straight sofas. One corner. The change between them is a single backrest.*

Also asked as: Two sofas to make a corner unit?; Create an L-shaped sectional with two teddy sofas.

> **The quick answer:** Yes: order two of the same teddy floor sofa, together or the second one later, and the workshop sets them up as an L-shaped corner. It sends one straight and one L-shaped backrest instead of two L-shaped ones, and refunds the price difference. Colors can be mixed piece by piece, and two cover sets work the same way.

![Two sage bouclé cushions forming an L on an oak-framed corner storage bench, with round table and wildflowers](https://cushionguide.com/media/l-shaped-cushions/sage-l-shaped-bench-cushions-kitchen-nook-leaded-window-928.webp "Two sage cushions meet in the corner of a kitchen nook, each cut to its own run of bench.")

## Key facts

- Two teddy floor sofas can be set up as an L-shaped corner sectional.
- At the join, a straight backrest replaces one L-shaped corner backrest.
- The straight backrest costs less, and the difference is refunded after you order.
- The second sofa can be ordered later; straight backrests are also sold separately.
- Colors can be mixed piece by piece, and two cover sets work the same way.
- A ready-made L with ottoman is the alternative; an L set ships in about 6 parcels.
- Each teddy sofa is about 79 x 39 in (200 x 100 cm), with L-shaped backrests of 39 x 39 x 15 in (100 x 100 x 39 cm).
- Two sofas set as a closed L cover about 79 x 118 in (200 x 300 cm), with 3 L-shaped backrests and 1 straight one.

## Three roads to an L-shaped floor sofa

|   | Two sofas, backrest swap | Two sofas, one backrest left off | Ready-made L |
|---|---|---|---|
| You order | Two of the same teddy floor sofa | Two teddy sofas, or two cover sets | The teddy sofa with ottoman, or the corner listing |
| At the corner | 1 straight + 1 L-shaped backrest instead of 2 L-shaped | One backrest removed at the join | Built as a corner from the start |
| Timing | Together, or the second sofa later | Together, or later | One order |
| Colors | Mixed piece by piece | Mixed piece by piece | Chosen with the order |

## Why the corner wants a straight backrest

A single teddy floor sofa ends in L-shaped backrests that wrap its corners. Push two sofas together at a right angle and two of those wrapping pieces meet where only one belongs.

So the second order changes one piece. The workshop sends 1 straight and 1 L-shaped backrest instead of 2 L-shaped ones. The straight backrest costs less, so the difference is refunded after you order. Or one backrest is simply left off at the join. It has built this layout before.

The [modular floor sofa layouts](https://cushionguide.com/guides/modular-floor-sofa-layouts/) pattern draws the options, [corner backrest](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#corner-backrest) explains the piece, and the sofas themselves are under [modular floor sofas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/).

Where will the corner sit in your room? One sofa faces the room. Two hold a corner. The corner holds the people.

## Before you order the second sofa

- ✓ **Order the same teddy sofa** as the first, so the two pieces line up.
- ✓ **Say it will join an L-shaped corner,** so the straight backrest is sent.
- ✓ **Choose colors piece by piece;** the second sofa doesn't have to match the first.
- ✓ **Two cover sets** can be configured into an L the same way.
- ✓ **Expect an L set in about 6 parcels.**
- ✓ **For more seats in one order,** compare the ready-made L with ottoman.

> **Tailor's margin:** Two teddy floor sofas become an L when the corner gets 1 straight backrest instead of 2 L-shaped ones; the price difference is refunded.

> Floor sofa colors can be mixed piece by piece, so the second sofa that turns a straight couch into an L doesn't have to match the first.
>
> — Hana

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can I make an L-shaped corner sectional from the teddy sofas?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Buy two teddy sofas and the shop configures them as a corner, adding a straight backrest where it's needed. Colors can be mixed piece by piece, and a ready-made L with ottoman is also available.

**A common question:** If I buy one floor sofa now, can I add a second one later for a corner?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Add a second sofa plus an extra straight backrest, and the two become a corner sectional. Straight backrest pieces can be bought separately.

**A common question:** Is there a corner or L-shaped version that seats more people?

**The workshop's answer:** Buy two floor sofas and the shop builds them as an L with matching pillows, or choose the corner sofa listing that comes with an ottoman. The L set shipped in about 6 parcels.

**A common question:** Why would I get money back when I order the second sofa?

**The workshop's answer:** Because the corner needs 1 straight and 1 L-shaped backrest instead of 2 L-shaped ones. The straight backrest costs less, so the shop refunds the difference after you order.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Do the two floor sofas in an L have to be the same color?

No. Colors can be mixed piece by piece, so the two sofas, or individual backrests and seats, can differ. Choose the codes for each piece when you order, and the corner is built from whatever colors you name.

### Can the corner of an L-shaped floor sofa go without a backrest?

Yes. When two teddy sofas or two cover sets are set up as an L, one backrest can be left off at the join instead of swapped for a straight one. Say which you want when you order the second set.

### How many parcels does an L-shaped floor sofa set arrive in?

An L set has shipped in about 6 parcels. Count them as they come in and keep the packaging until every piece of the corner is in place and you are happy with the layout.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can I buy extra pieces later to turn my floor sofa into an L or a corner sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/add-pieces-floor-sofa-l-shape-upgrade/): Yes, modular floor sofa pieces are sold one by one, so you can add base cushions and straight or L-shaped backrests later to make an L or a corner sofa.
- [Can the chaise or L side of the floor sofa go on the left instead of the right?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-sofa-chaise-left-or-right/): Yes, a modular floor sofa sectional can put its chaise, open end or ottoman on either the left or the right.
- [What's the difference between an open-corner and a closed-corner floor sofa?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/open-vs-closed-corner-floor-sofa/): The difference between an open-corner and a closed-corner floor sofa is the backrest at the end of the run.
- [Modular Floor Sofa Corner: Two Sets in Rust and Mustard](https://cushionguide.com/readings/rust-mustard-floor-sofas-l-shape-corner-lounge/): A modular floor sofa corner can be made from two standard sets placed at a right angle, with no custom L-shaped cushion needed.
- [Modular Floor Sofa in Dusty Rose Velvet for a Reading Corner](https://cushionguide.com/readings/dusty-rose-floor-sofa-pothos-shelf-reading-corner/): A modular floor sofa works as a reading corner when it borrows the patio's habits and keeps indoor fabric.
- [Floor Sofa in Cobalt and Cream Velvet: One Back or Two](https://cushionguide.com/readings/cobalt-blue-cream-floor-sofa-white-room-window/): For a floor sofa about 41 x 83 in (104 x 211 cm), two 16 x 41.5 in (41 x 105 cm) backrests are easier to handle than one 16 x 83 in back, and each half can take its own color.
- [Corner floor sofa layouts: L-shapes, U-shapes, open or closed corners, straight runs](https://cushionguide.com/guides/modular-floor-sofa-layouts/)
- [Corduroy modular floor sofas and cushions: wale size, nap direction, why no piping](https://cushionguide.com/guides/corduroy-cushions-wale-nap-direction/)

*— Hana*

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Written by Hana Lindqvist (https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/two-floor-sofas-l-shaped-sectional/