Sofas are changing, and the change is about how you sit. Michael, from Kensington Furniture, sits down on the Range sectional by JL to show what he means: a seat cushion that runs extra long from the back cushion to the front edge, and a cushion that's noticeably thick. The result is a sofa built for lounging, not sitting up straight.The Change: Longer, Thicker Seat CushionsMichael points to two measurements you can see just by looking at the Range sectional by JL. The distance from the back cushion to the edge of the seat cushion is extra long, and the seat cushion itself is super thick. Those two things together change how a person naturally sits on the sofa.Older sofa styles kept you sitting more upright, closer to the front edge, in a more formal posture. This newer approach gives you the room and the cushioning to pull your legs up, stretch out, or lean back without running out of seat.Sitting In the Sofa, Not On ItMichael describes it directly: "This is about laying back, laying across the sofa, in the sofa, not on the sofa." That's the whole idea behind deep seating. Instead of perching on the edge, you settle into it, the way you would at the end of a long day when you're ready to watch what you want and relax on your own terms.It's a small design shift with a real effect on how a living room gets used. A deep seated sofa invites you to actually spend time in it, rather than just sit for a few minutes.Why Michael Is Talking About ChangesMichael opens by referencing David Bowie's "Changes," and it's a fitting way to talk about a business that has to keep up with how people actually want to live. Seating comfort isn't static. What felt comfortable a generation ago isn't necessarily what feels comfortable now, and Michael's point is that Kensington pays attention to that shift rather than sticking with the same silhouette out of habit.That's part of what it means to run a family-run showroom in Northfield: staying close enough to customers to notice when comfort itself is changing, and bringing in pieces like the Range sectional by JL that reflect it.Try It YourselfMichael's invitation is simple: "Come and try deep seated." The only real way to understand the difference between sitting up on a sofa and sitting in one is to feel it. He suggests stopping by the store to sit on the Range sectional by JL and compare it to a more traditional sofa depth side by side.If you're shopping for a sofa or sectional and want a more relaxed, lounge-style seat, ask specifically about deep seated options when you visit. Seat depth and cushion thickness are the two details worth checking with your hand and your back, not just your eyes. Key takeaways Sofa design is shifting toward deep seating, with a longer distance from the back cushion to the front edge of the seat. The Range sectional by JL, shown in the video, has an extra-long seat depth and a thick seat cushion. Deep seating is meant for sitting in the sofa and lounging, rather than sitting up formally on the edge of it. Michael frames this as part of how Kensington adapts to changing ideas of comfort over time. Visitors are invited to sit on the Range sectional by JL in the Northfield showroom to feel the difference for themselves. Questions people ask What is deep seating on a sofa? Deep seating refers to a sofa with an extra-long seat cushion, measured from the back cushion to the front edge, paired with a thicker cushion. It's designed so you sit further back and lower into the sofa rather than perching near the edge. What sofa did Michael show in the video? Michael sat on the Range sectional by JL to demonstrate the extra-long seat depth and thick cushioning that define deep seating. Why does seat depth matter when choosing a sofa? Seat depth determines whether you sit up formally near the front edge or settle further back into the sofa. A deeper seat with a thicker cushion supports lounging, stretching out, or pulling your legs up. Can I try the deep seated sofa at Kensington Furniture? Yes, Michael invites customers to come sit on the Range sectional by JL in person at the Northfield showroom to feel the difference in seat depth and cushioning. Mentioned in this video: Range sectional by JL. See these and comparable pieces in our Northfield showroom, or ask our team.
