{"title":"Chaise Sofas","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA chaise sofa is a straight sofa with one end extended into a long, open seat you can stretch out on. That extended part — the chaise — has no back or arm, so it works like a built-in footrest or day-bed at one end of the sofa. It's the choice for anyone who likes to lie back with their legs up, and it fits neatly against a wall where a full corner sofa might block the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBelow you'll find how a chaise sofa differs from a corner sofa, which side the chaise should go, and how to choose one for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat is a chaise end sofa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA chaise sofa is essentially a standard sofa with a lengthened seat at one end. The name comes from \"chaise longue\" — French for \"long chair\" — and that's exactly what the extended section is: a long, open seat with no backrest, made for stretching out one person's legs. The rest of the sofa has the usual back and arms; only the chaise end is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThat open end is what makes it so comfortable for lounging. You can sit upright on the main seats or swing your legs up onto the chaise for a film or an afternoon nap, without needing a separate footstool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChaise sofa vs corner sofa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeople often mix these up, but they're not the same. A corner sofa has two full sections that meet at a right angle, with a back and usually arms all the way round — it fills a corner and seats more people. A chaise sofa stays straight, with just one end extended into an open, backless chaise. Think of a corner sofa as an L-shape for seating a crowd, and a chaise sofa as a straight sofa with a built-in place to put your feet up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhich suits you comes down to the room and how you use it. A chaise sofa works beautifully in a rectangular room, sitting flat against a wall with the chaise facing the television, where a corner sofa might block the walkway. If you want to wrap seating around a corner and fit more people, our corner sofas are the better route. If you mainly want somewhere to stretch out, a chaise sofa does that in a smaller footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeft-hand and right-hand chaise sofas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOn a chaise sofa, \"left-hand\" and \"right-hand\" tell you which end the chaise sits on as you stand in front of the sofa looking at it — the chaise is on your left for a left-hand chaise sofa, and on your right for a right-hand one. Our chaise sofas have the chaise fixed on one side, chosen when you order, so it's worth getting this right for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe simple rule: picture the sofa against its wall, and put the chaise on the end that faces the television and has clear space to extend into, rather than the end near a doorway or walkway. If you're unsure which way round works for your layout, our team at the Enniskillen showroom can help you picture it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoosing a chaise longue sofa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFabric and leather chaise sofas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA chaise sofa comes in fabric or leather, and the choice shapes both look and upkeep. Fabric gives a softer feel and more colours, while leather is hard-wearing and wipes clean. One thing worth knowing: the chaise end tends to see more use than the rest of the sofa, because that's where people settle to stretch out, so it's worth choosing a hard-wearing material if it'll get daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChaise sofa sizes and measuring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA three seater chaise sofa gives you three seats plus the chaise, which is plenty for a family sofa in a medium room. Measure the full length including the chaise, and the depth of the chaise end especially — it extends further into the room than the main sofa, so it's the measurement most likely to catch you out. Mark the footprint on the floor with tape before you buy, and check doorways and stairs, as chaise sofas are usually delivered in sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChaise sofa FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat is a chaise sofa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA chaise sofa is a straight sofa with one end extended into a long, open seat with no back or arm, made for stretching your legs out. The name comes from \"chaise longue\", meaning \"long chair\". The rest of the sofa has a normal back and arms, while the chaise end works like a built-in footrest or day-bed for one person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a chaise sofa and a corner sofa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA corner sofa has two sections meeting at a right angle, with a back all the way round, and seats more people. A chaise sofa stays straight, with just one end extended into an open, backless chaise for stretching out. A corner sofa is about wrapping seating into a corner; a chaise sofa is about a straight sofa with a built-in place to put your feet up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhich side should the chaise be on, left or right?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt depends on your room. \"Left-hand\" and \"right-hand\" describe which end the chaise sits on as you face the sofa. Put the chaise on the end that faces the television with clear space to stretch into, away from doorways and walkways. On our chaise sofas the chaise is fixed on one side and chosen when you order, so it's worth deciding before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHow many people does a chaise sofa seat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA three seater chaise sofa seats three people on the main section, plus the chaise end for one person to stretch out — around four sitting positions in total. Larger designs seat more. The chaise itself is designed for one person to lie back on, though two can share it at a squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/9950\/5537\/collections\/Foy_s_Interiors_-_Chaise_Sofas.jpg?v=1784282053","url":"https:\/\/foysinteriors.co.uk\/collections\/chaise-sofas.oembed","provider":"Foy's Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}