Living room lounging: Get cosy and comfortable on the best corner sofas

There’s nothing like a sprawling corner sofa to dive into at the end of a busy day – or indeed at any time of the day, we don’t need to find an excuse. By its very nature, this is a sociable furniture piece, designed for family or housemate interaction, especially when it’s wrapped around a low-sitting coffee table with drinks.

It’s ideal for movie night, too, whether you’re furnishing a dedicated media room or looking for suitable seating for your makeshift home cinema. Either way, you can pass the popcorn along that L-shape.

A corner sofa is rarely cheap so think of it as an investment. It’s also worth bearing in mind that this hefty unit has essentially replaced the traditional three-piece suite, so when looking at your budget, remember you’re getting two, three or even four-in-one seating here.

Some of the best L-shaped settees are luxuriously slouchy, giving us little choice but to crash in and relax. Look for designs with an integrated chaise longue or footstool if you value putting your feet up.

You’ll also need to consider your space and whether a corner sofa is best suited to left- or right-hand configurations as most are asymmetrical. However, some modular designs give you the freedom to position a chaise left or right, which is handy if you have a house move on the cards, or you simply like to rearrange the furniture from time to time.

How we tested

We lounged our way through our list of top corner sofas, looking for exceptional craftsmanship and great design. We weighed up the quality of the materials and affordability, how easy the modular models slotted together and, ultimately, the perfect balance between comfort and support.

The best corner sofas for 2023 are: