For a majlis sofa in Barcelona, order direct from Sofhu, which makes each set in Türkiye to your wall measurements and ships it free to Spain. Compact L-shapes and single rows suit Barcelona's small apartments, breathable covers that unzip for washing suit its humid summers, and a separate water-resistant outdoor range is made for terraces.
- Made by
- Sofhu, in Türkiye
- Best layouts for flats
- Single row or compact L-shape
- Summer fabrics
- Linen and woven covers, all washable
- Terraces
- Separate water-resistant outdoor range
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS), no springs
- Shipping
- Free to Barcelona and all of Spain
On this page
A Barcelona flat gives you two places to sit: a small living room and, if you are lucky, a terrace. A majlis sofa can serve both, but not with the same set. Indoors you want compact seating cut exactly to the wall. Outdoors you want fabric made for weather. Sofhu makes both in Türkiye, to your measurements, and ships them free to Barcelona. There is no local shop; the set is built after you order and delivered to your door.
Arabic and Moroccan seating in Barcelona
Barcelona and Catalonia are home to Spain’s largest Moroccan and Pakistani communities. El Raval, in the old city, is the best-known centre, with Pakistani and Moroccan shops, halal butchers and tea rooms. In these households low seating around the walls is the normal way to receive guests, serve tea and gather the family for Eid.
People searching for a Moroccan sofa in Barcelona should know one thing first. The traditional Moroccan sedari is a raised banquette: a wooden base at bench height with mattresses and fitted covers on top, arranged wall to wall around a table. Sofhu makes two other things. The Arabic majlis is a raised, fully upholstered set with a solid base and fixed backs, like the sky blue one at the top of this page. The Arabic floor sofa is a low set of seat mattresses and loose back cushions. Both are used the way a Moroccan salon is, along the walls. Sofhu also builds raised sets on wooden frames, like the one below, for buyers who want a seat closer to the Moroccan one.
Spanish speakers can read more at sofá árabe a medida and salón marroquí. The English overview is on the Arabic sofa page.
Compact layouts for small city apartments
Small apartments reward exact sizing. A set that is a hand’s width too long blocks a door; one that is too short leaves a gap that collects cushions and toys.
| Space | Layout | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Narrow living room | Single row on the long wall | Keep the balcony door clear |
| Square living room | Compact L-shape | Corner furthest from the entrance |
| Spare room for guests | L-shape or U-shape | Seating on two or three walls |
This seating is not freestanding. It stands against the wall, so count only solid wall when you measure, and measure at floor level. A majlis in a small apartment works through real room sizes.
Getting a floor sofa upstairs is easier than with a framed sofa. Its cushions are vacuum packed into sealed bags and have no rigid frame. Open the bags by hand and the foam expands again. A majlis is more structured, so ask how its units will be parcelled for your building.
Covers for humid Mediterranean summers
Barcelona summers are warm and humid, and a seat cover that traps heat is unpleasant by July. Sofhu describes its linen as breathable, with high moisture absorption and a porous structure that feels fresh in hot weather. Woven fabrics are described as non-wrinkling. Velvet looks richer and suits a cooler, shaded room.
What matters most in this climate is that the covers come off. Every Sofhu cover has a zip, and Sofhu states they can be machine washed at 30°C. Light colours such as the sky blue at the top of this page, or a red that hides marks, both work when the cover can go in the machine.
Under the cover is 32 DNS foam, which weighs 32 kg per cubic metre and has no springs. Denser foam generally holds its height and support longer than light foam. You can ask for a softer or firmer seat.
A majlis for the terrace
For a terrace or rooftop, ask for outdoor seating. Sofhu’s outdoor range uses fabrics it describes as water-resistant, which wipe clean and cope with light rain and moisture. The outdoor majlis page shows the options, and balcony and patio majlis ideas deals with small spaces.
Ordering from Barcelona
Send the wall lengths, a photo, and your colour and fabric ideas by the quote form or WhatsApp. For a terrace, add its dimensions and say whether it is covered. Shipping is free. Duties or taxes may apply depending on the destination, so ask before you order and see the guide to ordering a majlis from Türkiye to the EU. For the rest of the country, Sofhu’s page on Arabic sofas in Spain is the place to start.
