Are you looking to replace your sofa but can’t decide among the different models offered by manufacturers? Corner sofas, loveseats, regular sofas, Scandinavian-style sofas—there’s certainly no shortage of options.
Quel que soit le type d’assise que vous choisirez, le canapé permettra de mettre en valeur votre salon et saura donner une ambiance particulière à la pièce.
Si le canapé peut venir parfaire votre décoration d’intérieur, il est avant tout un meuble confortable sur lequel vous pourrez vous reposer, regarder la télévision, lire ou encore recevoir des proches.
Are you unsure about the shape of your future sofa? Do you want to be able to lie down comfortably on your sofa? Below, we’ll walk you through the different reasons to choose a sofa with a chaise longue.
Everything You Need to Know About the Chaise Lounge
Let's start by reviewing the definition of a meridian, so you can understand what we're talking about.
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First of all, the chaise longue on its own is a bench with a backrest. It allows you to stretch your legs out along the entire length of the bench while resting your back against the backrest. The chaise longue generally does not have armrests. This type of seating was very popular for naps and gained its fame thanks to the famous paintings of female nudes.
Toutefois, lorsque nous évoquons le canapé avec une méridienne, il faut plutôt visualiser un canapé d’angle.
Dans ce cas, la méridienne est en effet accolée au bord (gauche ou droite) d’un canapé pour former un angle. Il est alors possible de s’asseoir sur la partie classique du canapé, tout comme il est possible de s’allonger plus confortablement sur la partie méridienne.
Good to know: Sometimes you can also find sofas with two chaise longues on each side. In that case, the sofa forms a U-shape.
What size should a sofa chaise be?
Chaiselongues come in different sizes to best fit your living room. Some are long enough for you to stretch out fully—and even sleep comfortably—while others are shorter so they don’t take up too much space.
In addition to the chaise longue, we recommend choosing a sofa with a chaise longue based on the number of people who will regularly use the sofa. Sofas come in 2-, 3-, or even 4-seater configurations —and sometimes even larger. It’s up to you to decide based on your needs.
On which side should you place a chaise longue?
Here’s a really great feature of sofas with chaise lounges: you can buy sofas with the chaise lounge on the left or on the right. Some models even let you switch sides however you like, which is very convenient if you move around a lot.
To determine which side to place the chaise longue on, consider the layout of your living room. Think about how you plan to arrange your sofa and which direction it will face.
What are the main reasons for choosing a sofa with a chaise longue?
Choosing a sofa with a chaise longue offers many benefits. This type of sofa provides greater comfort while enhancing the look of your living room with its proportions.
A sofa that offers optimal comfort
La principale raison d’opter pour un canapé avec une méridienne est de vous permettre de vous installer plus confortablement sur votre canapé. La méridienne permet en effet de s’allonger tout en restant bien en face de ce qui se trouve devant le canapé.
Traditionnellement, c’est la télévision qui est installée face au canapé. Avec une méridienne, vous pourrez ainsi profiter de vos films, de vos séries ou de vos émissions préférées tout en détendant vos jambes.
Pour que votre confort soit optimal, nous vous recommandons de choisir un canapé équilibré entre fermeté et souplesse. Pour y parvenir, optez pour un canapé fabriqué à partir de latex naturel.
Non seulement cette matière de garnissage apporte un confort inégalable, mais elle est également saine et bonne pour votre santé. Acheter un canapé avec une méridienne en latex naturel est aussi un bon moyen d’acheter un meuble durable et éco-responsable.
The perfect sofa for maximizing space in your living room
As we explained earlier, a sofa with a chaise longue forms a 90° angle, since the chaise longue is attached to one side of the sofa. This type of sofa is therefore ideal for furnishing a large room—or simply for making the best use of the space.
Si votre salon n’est pas très grand, mais que votre famille l’est, vous risquez d’avoir besoin d’un grand canapé. En optant pour un canapé avec méridienne, toute la famille peut s’installer ensemble sur celui-ci, sans pour autant que le meuble prenne trop de place.
Les angles de votre salon sont ainsi utilisés judicieusement pour maximiser l’espace de vie. De plus, la méridienne peut être placée à gauche ou à droite du canapé, pour s’adapter parfaitement à l’agencement de votre salon.
A modern sofa that suits every style
One final reason to choose a sofa with a chaise longue: the wide variety of styles offered by manufacturers. With a chaise longue, you can enjoy a corner sofa or a U-shaped sofa that will set the tone for the entire style and decor of your living room. Since corner sofas are a very popular type of sofa, manufacturers offer a wide variety of models.
The upholstery, in particular, is where your sofa can really make a difference. Leather, velvet, or other fabrics: you’re spoiled for choice. Leather is a classic choice often selected because it’s easy to maintain, but you can also opt for velvet, which further enhances the luxurious feel of a sofa.
In addition to the upholstery itself, pay attention to the colors you choose. You can choose a sofa with a chaise longue in a neutral shade such as:
- black
- the mole
- gray
You can also choose a sofa that stands out with a brighter color, such as:
- yellow
- the orange
- green
- blue
- red
In addition to solid-color sofas with chaise lounges, you can finally opt for a patterned fabric, whether it features an animal print or geometric shapes.
Please note: If you have cats, it might be best to avoid choosing a leather sofa with a chaise longue, as our feline friends are particularly fond of scratching this type of upholstery.
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