Yes, a majlis sofa works in a Beirut apartment if it is made to the room. Sofhu builds Arabic seating to your wall measurements in Türkiye and ships it free. For the city's humid summers, choose linen or a flat woven cover with a zip so it can be washed, and use the outdoor line on balconies and roof terraces. Ask Sofhu to confirm delivery and payment for your order.
- Made by
- Sofhu, in Türkiye
- Typical Beirut use
- Apartment corner, balcony, roof terrace, lounge
- Summer fabric
- Linen or flat woven covers
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS)
- Shipping
- Free worldwide
- Local shop
- None. Built to order and delivered
On this page
The question people in the capital ask first is whether a majlis sofa in Beirut makes sense when home is a flat and not a house. It does, and the reason is simple: the seating is made to the length of your walls, so it can use an awkward corner that a standard couch would waste. Sofhu makes each set from your wall measurements in Türkiye and ships it free. There is no Sofhu shop in the city. The set is built to order and delivered to your door.
Two products answer to the name here. The Arabic majlis is raised, sofa-height seating in fully upholstered units with fixed backs and arm bolsters, the formal choice for a reception room. The Arabic floor sofa is a low set of seat mattress, loose back cushions and ottoman. Sofhu makes both, and most of the photos on this page show the majlis.
A majlis sofa in a Beirut apartment
Beirut is an apartment city, and the salon usually has to do several jobs at once. Three arrangements suit that.
- One corner of the salon. An L-shape along two walls gives an Arabic corner without removing the existing sofa. Our note on majlis seating for small apartments shows how little wall it needs.
- A spare room. A single row along one wall makes a family sitting room that also takes a guest for the night.
- The whole reception room. A U-shape along three walls turns the room into a proper majlis for a family that receives often.
The cream velvet majlis above wraps three walls on raised gold lattice bases. Either product needs wall behind it, and a floor sofa in particular has to lean on something. A run cannot stand in front of a balcony door or a floor-length window, so mark those on your sketch. Because floor sofa pieces sit flat on the floor, they do not scratch tile or parquet. The wider Arabic sofa page sets out styles and layouts, and the country page for Lebanon compares the coast with the mountain.
Balconies and roof terraces
In summer, many Beirut evenings are spent on balconies and roof terraces, and low seating suits them. An indoor cover will not last there. Sofhu’s outdoor range uses fabric it describes as water-resistant and able to handle light rain and moisture, on handmade wooden frames, and includes a foldable, portable mat for a terrace that has to be cleared. The existing outdoor sets page shows the range.
Sofhu does not say that outdoor cushions can stay out all year. On an open roof, bring them under cover in winter and after heavy rain. Ideas for tight outdoor spaces are in balcony and patio majlis ideas.
Cafés, argileh lounges and restaurants
Arabic seating is part of the look of the city’s cafés, argileh lounges and restaurants. For a business the questions are different from a home: how many guests each bay seats, how staff reach the tables, and how quickly covers can be changed after a spill.
Sofhu works on these projects and describes them on its page about a majlis for cafés and shisha cafés. Two planning guides go further: hookah lounge seating layout and floor seating restaurant design. Send a floor plan with your enquiry and say whether guests will eat at the seats, since that decides table height and fabric.
Covers for a humid Mediterranean summer
Beirut summers are hot and humid, and upholstery should be chosen for July, not for the photograph.
| Fabric | In Beirut’s summer | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Linen | Breathable and absorbent | Family rooms, daily use |
| Flat woven | Cooler than pile, hides marks | Salons, lounges |
| Velvet | Warmer to sit on, strong colour | Air-conditioned formal rooms |
Every cover is zippered and removable, and Sofhu states they can be washed at 30°C. In humid months that matters more than the pattern.
The filling is 32 kg/m³ foam with no springs. Density describes how much material is in the cushion, and denser foam generally keeps its shape longer. Ask for a softer or firmer feel if you have a preference.
Arabic sofa delivery to Beirut
Orders are vacuum packed and sent by cargo carrier, with free shipping. Sofhu does not publish delivery times, routes or payment methods, so ask for all three to be confirmed for your order. Duties or taxes may apply depending on the destination, so ask before ordering.
To start, measure each wall at floor level, photograph the room, and get a quote by measurement or send the details on WhatsApp. For the older Levantine way of seating a reception room, see Syrian and Levantine Arabic seating.
