Corner Sofa vs L-Shaped Sofa — What's the Difference in India?

In Indian furniture terminology, "corner sofa" and "L-shaped sofa" are often used interchangeably, but they have a subtle distinction. An L-shaped sofa has two perpendicular sections meeting at a 90-degree angle — typically a long base sofa (220–270 cm) and a shorter chaise or return (140–180 cm). A corner sofa typically has a corner unit at the junction rather than an open angle — it fills the corner of the room with a dedicated corner seat, creating a more enclosed, nest-like seating arrangement. Both configurations serve the same primary purpose: maximising seating in a corner of the room. The practical difference is in the corner unit: the dedicated corner seat adds width (typically 80–100 cm) but seats one more person than an L-shape with an open corner. For Indian joint family living rooms, a corner sofa seats 6–8 people vs 5–7 for an equivalent L-shape. Choose an L-shape if your room corner is imprecise (not exactly 90 degrees) or if you want easier reconfiguration.