To determine whether a sectional sofa piece is left facing or right facing, stand facing the piece in question. If the sofa arm is on the right side, you’re looking at a right facing sectional piece.
How can you tell left arm facing sectional?
If you’re standing in front of a sectional and facing it, the arm of a LAF piece will be on the left side of the piece and the LAF piece will be on the left side of the sectional. For example, if you’re looking at a sectional with an LAF chaise, the chaise will be on the left side of the sectional.
What does it mean when a sectional is left hand facing?
The designation right-arm facing and left-arm facing, abbreviated as RAF and LAF, simply refer to the side on which the arm is placed if you are looking directly at the sectional piece.
Should Sectionals be against the wall?
Keep in mind that your sectional should not be directly against the wall. Make sure there is at least a few inches of space between the furniture and the wall.
How do I know if I need a left or right-hand corner sofa?
If you are looking at the sofa, facing the longest edge, it is a right-hand sofa if the corner and the short edge are to your right. Obviously, then, it is a left-hand sofa if the corner and the short edge are to your left.
What is the difference between left arm facing and right arm facing?
When you look directly at the sectional sofa and the chaise is on your right-hand side, that’s what we call a Right Arm Facing (RAF) sectional or simply a sectional facing right. The Left Arm Facing (LAF) sectional has the chaise on your left-hand side.
What does right side facing mean sectional?
Right-Hand Facing: If you are standing facing a sectional and the chaise is on the right, it is a right-hand facing chaise. The arm of chaise is on the right, because the sofa continues to the left.
Can Sectionals be reversed?
Reversible: The shorter arm of these often L-shaped sectionals can be moved from one end to the other to convert the sectional from left-facing to right-facing (or vice versa) with ease.
Which direction should my couch face?
Ashna recommends placing heavy furniture such as your sofa set in the west or south-west direction of the living room. Most living areas have a television set or other electronic appliances, and she advises installing them in the south-east part of the living room.
Should you push your couch against the wall?
Don’t push all your furniture up against the walls. Pull your sofa (or other seating) out at least 12″ from the wall. It will make the space seem more inviting and cozy, instead of creating a big bunch of weird dead space in the middle.
Is it OK to put a sofa in front of a window?
In Front of a Window
Although you never want to block a window, a sofa placed in front of one can look great as long as the back of the sofa is relatively low. Just be sure to leave a gap of about 10 to 12 inches to give the piece some breathing room and to allow for window treatments.
What is RHS and LHS sofa?
LHS (Left Hand Side Lounger) RHS (Right Hand Side Lounger)
