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title: "Arabic Floor Sofa Sets: Single, L-Shaped and U-Shaped"
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date_published: "2024-05-06T00:00:00+00:00"
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# Arabic floor sofas and floor seating sets

Built from foam pieces in zippered covers, an Arabic floor sofa is seating that rests on the floor along a wall, with seats, backrests and armrest bolsters. Each 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) seat holds two to three people, and full sets count 10 pieces on one wall, 14 as an L and 19 as a U, from 4 in (10 cm) to 16 in (40 cm) thick.

## Questions buyers ask

### How big is the carpet in the full set?

Ask us whether a matching rug is included with your set. Bigger rugs can be made for larger rooms, and two rugs laid next to each other can cover a wide floor. Rug sizes differ slightly between patterns, so check the size on the design you choose.

### Can you send fabric swatches and a piece of the seat foam before I order the full set?

Fabric and foam samples can be mailed before you order, with swatches of the fabrics you are considering and a piece of the seat foam. Ask us about fabric swatches and a foam sample before you order. Name the designs and color families you have in mind, then check the swatches against your walls and floor in daylight. The main order can start while the samples travel.

## Which layouts, thicknesses and covers make up the floor sofa range?

The range is built from three choices: layout, seat thickness and cover. Layout follows your walls, as one straight run, an L or a U. Thickness decides how low you sit. The cover sets the look, from kilim-style weaves to plain velvet and linen. [Moroccan floor seating](https://orientalsofa.com/moroccan-floor-seating/) is a separate collection of floor couches in four fixed lengths.

- [Afghan Gul L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Afghan Gul Single Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-single-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Afghan Gul U-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/afghan-gul-u-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Anatolian Kilim L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/anatolian-kilim-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Anatolian Kilim Single Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/anatolian-kilim-single-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Anatolian Kilim U-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/anatolian-kilim-u-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Atlas Cotton Floor Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-cotton-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Atlas Diamond Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-diamond-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Atlas Shag Wool Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-shag-wool-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Atlas Stripe Couch](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/atlas-stripe-moroccan-style-floor-couch/)
- [Gingham-Trim Linen Single](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/gingham-trim-linen-single-floor-sofa-set/)
- [Milas L-Shaped Set](https://orientalsofa.com/urun/milas-l-shaped-floor-sofa-set/)

## What length of wall fits a single, L or U floor sofa?

A single floor sofa fits a wall of about 75 in (190 cm), and every extra wall of an L or a U adds one seat cushion.

| Layout | Seat cushions | Wall lengths, about | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single | 1 | 75 in (190 cm) | 2 to 3 people |
| L-shaped | 2 | 75 in (190 cm) and 102 in (260 cm) | 5 to 6 people |
| U-shaped | 3 | 75 in (190 cm), 130 in (330 cm) and 75 in (190 cm) | 8 to 9 people |

Where two walls meet, the first seat already fills the corner, so the next cushion is cut about 27.5 in (70 cm) shorter. A wall up to about 2 in (5 cm) longer than planned needs no change, and a bigger gap takes a seat cut to length. Foam forgives a lot. A crooked cut is not on that list. Compare your room with the plans in [majlis layouts](https://orientalsofa.com/majlis-layouts/).

## Why is there no frame inside a floor sofa?

A floor sofa needs no frame because the foam holds its own shape and the wall takes the lean. Seats use high-density polyurethane foam — ask us for the exact density for your build. A softer or firmer fill than the standard firm to medium-firm seat can be asked for. A wooden base is a different build, covered under [Arabic majlis sofa sets](https://orientalsofa.com/arabic-majlis/).

| Piece | Size | What it does |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seat cushion | 75 × 27.5 in (190 × 70 cm) | Carries the people sitting on it |
| Backrest | 37.5 × 16 × 4 in (95 × 40 × 10 cm), a little shorter on single sets | Leans on the wall, two per seat |
| Corner backrest | 23.5 × 16 × 4 in (60 × 40 × 10 cm) | Fills the corner of an L or U |
| Armrest bolster | 19.5 × 8 × 8 in (50 × 20 × 20 cm) | Sits at the open end of a run |
| Ottoman | 23.5 × 23.5 × 8 in (60 × 60 × 20 cm) | Low foam table for the middle |

## Which pieces add up to 10, 14 and 19?

A full set is the seating plus five extra pieces: three pouf pillows, one rug and one ottoman.

| Piece | Single | L-shaped | U-shaped |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seat cushions | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Backrests | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Corner backrests | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Armrest bolsters | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Pouf pillows | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rug and ottoman | 1 each | 1 each | 1 each |
| Full set | 10 | 14 | 19 |

Sets are also sold in steps. The sofa-only step on a single set is 5 pieces, and later steps add the rug, the ottoman and the pillows. Two 4 in (10 cm) layers per seat double the seat cushions, bringing an L to 16 pieces and a U to 22.

> A family in Ireland planned a U-shaped floor seating area for a room about 185 in (470 cm) wide and 93 in (235 cm) deep. Before anything else they wanted details: how thick the seats and backrests were, how many pillows, armrests and ottomans came with the quote, and whether the rug was a real carpet. Our team explained that the standard seats and backrests are 4 in (10 cm), the ottoman is firm full foam and the rug is a flat-woven kilim. The family compared 8 in (20 cm) and 12 in (30 cm) seats and then received a full breakdown: five floor cushions cut to 65 × 27.5 × 8 in (165 × 70 × 20 cm) and 62 × 27.5 × 8 in (157 × 70 × 20 cm), ten backrests, five armrests, two corner backrests, two ottomans and two rugs, all with removable covers. They postponed the decision until after the holidays, with a complete specification to choose colors against.

## Which seat thickness suits the people who sit on it most?

Choose by the person who sits down most often: 4 in (10 cm) to 8 in (20 cm) for a classic floor room or prayer room, 12 in (30 cm) or 16 in (40 cm) for anyone who finds it hard to get up from a low seat.

| Seat thickness | How it can be built | Usually |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4 in (10 cm) | One foam block | Everyday choice |
| 8 in (20 cm) | One block or two layers | Everyday choice |
| 12 in (30 cm) | Two layers stacked | Made to order |
| 16 in (40 cm) | Two layers stacked | Made to order |

For a first set I would start from 8 in (20 cm), the usual height for low seating. Stacked layers are loose, so a guest can sleep on the top one laid flat. A second 8 in (20 cm) layer later lifts the seat to 16 in (40 cm), about the height of a regular sofa.

## How does a floor sofa look and feel once it is unpacked?

Once unpacked, a floor sofa takes more floor than its boxes suggested. Each piece swells back to full size within about a day of leaving its vacuum bag. Leave a little room at each wall end so the foam can settle. Fabric color is easier to judge on a swatch from the [majlis sample box](https://orientalsofa.com/sample-box/) than on a screen.

## What are floor sofa covers made of, and do they come off?

Ready-size sets are usually covered in a close-woven cotton and polyester blend. Covers unzip and can be machine-washed on a gentle 86°F (30°C) cycle. Velvet and linen sets are separate collections, and one set keeps one fabric throughout. Some velvet and patterned models come only in standard 75 in (190 cm) modules, so not every design can be cut to length.

- Kilim-style weave: patterned sets in single, L and U layouts
- Velvet: plain and trellis designs
- Linen-look weave: a matte, textured surface
- Outdoor fabric: water-repellent and mostly plain, for terraces

![Amber velvet L-shaped floor couch with plain backrests and three loose floor pillows set on a white rug in a bright room](https://orientalsofa.com/media/am/amber-velvet-l-shaped-floor-couch-pillows-view-01-1189.webp)

![Thick brown and cream kilim-pattern U-shaped majlis seating arranged around a matching rug on an open wooden deck](https://orientalsofa.com/media/th/thick-brown-cream-kilim-u-shaped-majlis-view-01-1200.webp)

![Dark green kilim-pattern single floor seat with one long backrest and a box armrest, set out on an outdoor terrace](https://orientalsofa.com/media/da/dark-green-kilim-single-floor-seat-terrace-view-01-1406.webp)

## What happens after you ask for a floor sofa quote?

The team first confirms layout, thickness and fabric. Ready-made sets are packed soon after payment — ask us for the current dispatch time. Made-to-order sets take a little longer than ready ones — ask us for the current timing. Custom orders start with a layout plan for your approval. Every box is tracked once the order ships. What moves a quote up or down is set out in [what shapes a majlis quote](https://orientalsofa.com/guides/what-shapes-a-majlis-quote/).

> On delivery day, count the boxes first, since they can arrive on different days. Open each bag in its own room, because opened foam cannot be pressed flat again. Then unzip one seat cover and check that the foam reaches its corners.

## Frequently asked questions

### Are the backrests of a floor sofa sewn to the seat cushions?

Backrests are separate pieces rather than sewn to the seat cushions, and ties can hold them in place. Because nothing is sewn together, one piece can come out for its cover to be unzipped and washed, and stacked seat layers lift apart the same way.

### Which colors are chosen most often for floor sofa sets?

Navy blue, maroon and green are the colors asked for most. Solid colors are picked by number from the fabric color card, so a set can be made in a shade not yet photographed. A few patterned designs have no true black weave, so a very dark navy or charcoal is the nearest option.

### How deep is the part of a floor sofa seat you actually sit on?

About 23.5 in (60 cm) of a 27.5 in (70 cm) seat cushion is left for sitting, because a 4 in (10 cm) backrest takes up roughly 4 in (10 cm) of its depth. Allow for that when you compare a floor sofa with a deeper living-room sofa.

## Related pages

- [Traditional Floor Sofa Models in Eleven Kilim Patterns](https://orientalsofa.com/traditional-sofa-models/)
- [Velvet Floor Sofa Sets and How Velvet Lives in a Room](https://orientalsofa.com/velvet-sofa/)
- [Linen Floor Sofas in Soft, Washable Weaves](https://orientalsofa.com/linen-floor-sofa/)
- [Diwan Floor Sofas](https://orientalsofa.com/diwan-sofa/)
- [Afghan Toshak Floor Seating, Made to Your Room](https://orientalsofa.com/premium-afghan-toshak/)
- [Floor cushions, half seats and spare pieces for your majlis](https://orientalsofa.com/floor-cushion/)
- [What Comes in a Majlis or Floor Sofa Set, Piece by Piece](https://orientalsofa.com/guides/whats-in-a-majlis-set/)