The science of sitting: six rules for choosing a comfortable sofa | News | Architonic

How high should a sofa be? Low-slung sofas have a stylish, aloof demeanour, while staying in line with light, minimalist interiors. But if the seat is too low, legs tend to come out rather than down, and the lower back slumps under a lack of support. If the seat is too high, however, legs dangle off its edge, also making it short on support.