Build It Around You: The Modular Sofa Buying Guide
Big room. Small room. Growing family. Awkward corner. Serious sprawler.
A modular sofa gives you the freedom to create a lounge setting around the way you live — rather than making your room work around a fixed sofa.
And with Hunter Home modular collections such as Malone, Murphy and Madison, there are more possibilities than you might realise.
What Is a Modular Sofa?
Instead of being built as one fixed piece, a modular is created from individual sections or modules. Depending on the collection, these might include:
- Armless seats
- Left and right-hand pieces
- Corner modules
- Chaise pieces
- Ottomans
- Consoles
- Additional seats
Combine the pieces you need to create your own configuration.
Why Choose a Modular?
Flexibility. A modular can be a great solution if you want to maximise seating, work around the shape of your room or create a generous family lounge.
Selected ranges also give you the option to add, remove or rearrange modules, making them particularly useful when homes — or families — change.
Small Room? Modular Can Still Work
“Modular” doesn’t automatically mean enormous. Choosing fewer modules can create a more compact setting while still giving you the look and flexibility of a modular sofa.
It can also be useful where access is tricky, as individual sections may be easier to manoeuvre through doors, hallways and apartments than one very large fixed sofa.
Got Room to Spread Out?
This is where modulars really come into their own. Larger configurations can extend beyond 3 metres, creating generous corner settings for family living, entertaining and serious lounging.
Malone offers the freedom to build different configurations from individual modules, while Murphy combines modular flexibility with relaxed, sink-in comfort.
For those looking for comfort with more technology, Madison brings modular living together with power functionality and selected smart features.
Corner, Chaise or Open-Ended?
Think about how your room works. A corner configuration can make excellent use of two walls or help define a large open-plan living area.
A chaise or open-ended configuration can give the setting a lighter feel while still creating somewhere to stretch out.
Before deciding, consider:
- Where your TV sits
- Which direction you naturally face
- Doors and walkways
- Windows
- Side tables
- Power points
- How people move through the room
Left or Right? Check Twice
With chaise and directional configurations, make sure you’re looking at the orientation from the correct perspective before ordering.
If you’re unsure, bring your floor plan, measurements and photos into Hunter Home and our team can help work through the layout with you.
Measure the Whole Configuration
Don’t measure just the wall. Mark out the full width and depth of your proposed modular using masking tape, including the corner or chaise. Then walk around it.
Can you still comfortably move through the room? Is there space for your coffee table? Can doors open? Does the room still feel balanced?
Our How to Measure for Your New Sofa Guide can help.
Think About Power Before You Position It
If you’re choosing a modular with powered features, consider where your power points are.
Selected Madison configurations combine modular seating with power comfort and other convenience features. Planning power access before your sofa arrives can help avoid unwanted cords crossing walkways.
Then Make It Your Own
Configuration is only part of the decision. Depending on your chosen Hunter Home collection, you can explore different fabrics, leathers, colours, textures and upgrades to create a modular that looks as good as it feels.
There’s More to Modular In Store
See a configuration online that is nearly right? Come and talk to us.
The modular setting shown online isn’t necessarily the only way it comes. Visit Hunter Home to explore the individual modules, alternative layouts, covering options and upgrades available across selected collections.
Bring your measurements and we’ll help you put the pieces together.