Draw the room from above
Mark the sofa back, entrance and the direction of the chaise projection. A clear sketch makes the intended arrangement unambiguous. Include the other furniture and the route past the chaise so the orientation choice relates to actual movement.
Use the retailer’s viewpoint
Look for the manufacturer’s definition and configuration image. Check the selected order details against that image. If the wording remains unclear, ask the seller to confirm the illustrated arrangement instead of guessing from the way you personally use left and right.
Test the preferred lounge side
Sit in the proposed positions and consider the view, reachable surface and access to the rest of the room. The orientation that makes a pleasing photograph may place the chaise where another household member needs to pass frequently.
Verify reversibility separately
Some designs allow switching sides; others require a different configuration or component. Read the specific instructions before treating orientation as changeable after delivery. A reversible claim should be confirmed for the actual model and assembly rather than inferred from loose-looking cushions.
A hypothetical buyer wants the chaise away from the doorway. It sends a simple plan with the projection marked to the retailer and checks the selected configuration image before ordering, avoiding a misunderstanding based on viewpoint.
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