A console behind the sofa: proportions and cables
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A console behind a sofa should relate to the backrest while preserving access and a practical cable route.
Plan the layout and dimensions
Compare the console height with the sofa back and measure the space available along the rear edge. Check whether the top projects beyond the sofa or into a walkway. Include the console’s legs and any lower shelf in the footprint. Choose a length that works with the room rather than assuming it must match the sofa exactly.
Check everyday use before ordering
If a lamp will sit on the console, plan the socket connection without running a cable across the main passage. Leave enough room to reach switches and clean between the pieces. Check the manufacturer’s stability instructions and avoid using the sofa as an improvised support. Test the complete arrangement from both the seating side and the route behind it before adding decorative objects.