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Shallow or Deep Sofas - What do you prefer to sit on?

Studio Pip
7 år sedan
senast redigerad:7 år sedan

Everyone's version of comfortable is different and the depth of a Sofa plays a huge role.

So, what does the average Houzz user prefer to sit on? Shallow (below 900D) or deep (above 900D)?

Would love to hear your thoughts on why too. Is it because of your height? Do you prefer to sit upright or lounge back? Does it depend on the room/application?

I look forward to hearing your responses - Caroline, Studio Pip

Smyth Deep
Smyth Shallow




Australian Made Sofas & Modular Lounges

Shallow
Deep
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  • PRO
    HughVF
    7 år sedan

    Deep! This gives you the option to have a comfortable sleep if the time arrises.


    Kommentarer (19)

    • PRO
      Ground Up Earth Builders
      7 år sedan

      i have the exact same couch from www.jardan.com.au its amazing and very comfortable we love it

      Studio Pip thanked Ground Up Earth Builders
    • PRO
      TB ID
      7 år sedan

      Love being able to sink into a nice deep sofa!

      Studio Pip thanked TB ID
    • Jo Joan
      7 år sedan

      Deep!

      Studio Pip thanked Jo Joan
    • PRO
      Studio Pip
      Författare
      7 år sedan

      Hi Ground Up Earth Builders, the Smyth has some similar characteristics to the one you reference but, it also has some key differences! With reference to the poll, which do you prefer - shallow or deep? Would love to hear your thoughts.

      Thanks everyone for your feed back thus far!

    • PRO
      Ground Up Earth Builders
      7 år sedan

      Deep


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    • Sheila Whittam
      7 år sedan

      I like the look of a deep seat that goes back so you can curl up and lay back to lounge on - but I think it is for the home owner private - because when friends visit they pad up with extra cushions so that their feet touch the floor.

      So my conclusion is the deeper one is for the casual areas of your home. Shallow is more formal - for feet to touch the floor.

      Studio Pip thanked Sheila Whittam
    • Lyn Ahlefeldt
      7 år sedan

      Shallow so I can sit fairly upright for an ageing back and clear chest; happens to many of us. We had to give up an original 70s Tessa Swivel lounge suite because it tilted back though found suitable 60s classic wood-framed chairs instead. Modern sofas are mostly too deep even with my height above average.


      Studio Pip thanked Lyn Ahlefeldt
    • mazgardiner
      7 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 7 år sedan

      Shallow because I'm short, but I do like to recline.

      Studio Pip thanked mazgardiner
    • kooky_karen
      7 år sedan

      I think it all depends on your height (my backside is close to the ground). Deep is great if the couch sits close to the ground and shallow if it stands higher. I prefer recliners because they accommodate both short and tall people.

      Studio Pip thanked kooky_karen
    • PRO
      Studio Pip
      Författare
      7 år sedan

      It's quite interesting to hear your thoughts guys! There are so many variables so i guess it definitely helps when you can tailor your lounge to suite your preference and/or application.

    • Lyn Ahlefeldt
      7 år sedan

      Our choices are constrained by country living now but with retirement we will have Canberra access to modern choices, if there are any suitable. So I agree with the casual vs formal living comment and hope for a firm, modular sofa with legs we can shorten if needed.

    • wendyjmason1
      7 år sedan

      Probably shallow but there are so many other factors to consider. If a person has back problems or is elderly, sinking into a deep sofa can result in the person literally having to pull themselves up and out. For that problem, sitting 'on' the sofa is better. A persons height is also a major consideration. As a rule, I was led to believe that feet should be sitting flat on the floor, the base cushion should be sitting tucked against the back of the knees and seat depth should be close to the length from knees to the bottom. is that any help?

    • wuff
      7 år sedan
      I like deep so I can lie down and have a snooze on them zzzzzz
    • Paul Bowditch
      7 år sedan

      I prefer deep sofas.

    • ka5en
      7 år sedan

      I have loved our deep leather lounge for the same reasons that many have stated above. You literally "lounge" and when I had a shoulder operation it was the perfect bed for recuperation, giving my shoulder support while, at the same time, giving me a comfortable and easy sleep.
      However, as I have aged, and also due to my small stature, I am finding that my back begins to ache because the back of the lounge does not support my back firmly enough and my feet don't touch the ground. I am now looking at a smaller, upright and supportive type of lounge. I do have a couple of chairs that fit this but it means that I am not sitting cuddled up to my husband.

    • Lyn Ahlefeldt
      7 år sedan

      I was inspired by the topic being aired on houzz to look online for new, modernist, suitably firm, short, shallow sofas and chairs. Many online stores do not give dimensions, especially seat depth but found one willing to measure for me. Success and they were not expensive either!

    • LesleyH
      7 år sedan
      Deep with a higher back to support the shoulders while still looking streamlined. I also like lying on the sofa.
    • Amanda Johnston
      2 år sedan

      Shallow and I am tall. support support support.

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