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β β β β β 5.0 Β· 26 Google Reviews Β· Los Angeles, CA
Hermosa Beach, California Β· 321 Pier Avenue
Custom modular sofas built for every apartment you will ever have.
You are not buying a sofa for this apartment. You are buying a sofa for the next ten years of apartments. Custom-built in Los Angeles.
Β· Buy it once Β· Move with it forever Reconfigures in any room Hermosa Beach showroom
Reconfigures in any room
Moves with you β every time
Lifetime β every section
Ready in 4β6 weeks
25 reviews Β· Google Β· Hermosa Beach
"Amazing product, service, and delivery. We previously had a Crate & Barrel sofa that cost more β and these two from Made By Inch are leagues better."
Hermosa Beach, California
The LA renter's furniture problem
You have moved twice since you bought your last sofa. It has moved with you once.
Most LA renters move every one to three years. From a studio in Silver Lake to a 1-bedroom in Los Feliz. From a 1-bedroom in Echo Park to a 2-bedroom in Glassell Park. Every time you move, the sofa is either wrong for the new room, ends up listed on Facebook Marketplace at a loss, or stays behind altogether. You have been in that position. You either left the sofa behind or took it somewhere it did not belong β and you have been settling for it ever since.
"You are not buying a sofa for this apartment. You are buying a sofa for the next ten years of apartments. β Kerri, Made By Inch"
β Kerri, Made By Inch
1-3
Years LA renters stay
Lifetime Warranty
60%
Of inner-city LA rents
0
Sofas left behind
Β· Now accepting consultations this week Β· Hermosa Beach
A Made By Inch modular sofa costs the same or less than a comparable piece from RH β and works in every apartment you will ever live in.
What happens to a standard sofa when an LA renter moves
Your current sofa was configured for your current room. The next apartment has a different layout β different wall lengths, different door positions, different proportions. The sofa almost works but never quite fits.
Modular fix β Reconfigures to match any new room layout. Same sections, different arrangement.
Every LA renter has done this. Or knows someone who has. You spend $1,400 on a sofa, it does not work in the new apartment, you list it for $800 and accept $600. Then you buy another one.
Modular fix β The sofa moves with you. No listing. No loss. No starting over.
Moving day reveals what the floor plan did not β the new place has a narrow hallway, a tight stairwell turn, or a door that opens the wrong way. The sofa that fit through the last door does not fit through this one.
Modular fix β Individual sections are designed to carry through any standard LA apartment door.
If you are renting, the temptation is to wait β to buy the sofa you actually want once you have a permanent place. That wait can last a decade in Los Angeles.
Modular fix β Buy the sofa you want now. It works in your current apartment and every apartment after it.
Three rooms β one sofa
The same sections reconfigure in every apartment.
Pick any LA neighbourhood you have lived in. The sofa below has been there. And it looked right in every room.
Today
Silver Lake - 1 Bedroom
850 sq ft Β· 12ft living room wall

L-shape Β· 4 sections
The corner configuration maximises the wall. Sections 1, 2, 3, and the corner module connect to create an L-shape that fits the room exactly. Silver Lake apartments have walls in the right places for this β and the sofa knows it.
Next year
Echo Park - Studio
600 sq ft Β· open plan

Straight Β· 3 sections
The corner module stays in storage. Sections 1, 2, and 3 connect in a straight line β a compact sofa that uses the studio's long wall without overwhelming the space. Echo Park studios have exactly this kind of wall.
Two years from now
Los Feliz - 2 Bedroom
1,100 sq ft Β· open plan

U-shape Β· 5 sections
A fifth section added as you add more space to your life. The corner module returns. The same sofa now anchors a proper living room β looking like it was always designed for this apartment. In Los Feliz, it usually was.
- Sections connect, disconnect, reconnect
- Lifetime warranty on every section
Accepting consultations this week Β· We responds within 2 hours
Build your configuration
How many sections is right for your current room?
Every configuration below reconfigures into every other configuration when you move. Choose based on your current room β We will plan your future rooms at the consultation.
3 sections

Compact Straight
The right starting point for studios and compact 1-bedroom apartments. Three seat modules in a straight line β 90 to 100 inches total. Reconfigures into an L-shape when you add a corner module on your next move.
Best for: Studios Β· 1BR under 700 sq ft
4 sections

L-Shape or Chaise
Three seat modules plus a corner or chaise module β the configuration that works in more LA apartments than any other. In the 1-bedroom it creates an L-shape. In the studio it becomes a compact chaise. In the 2-bedroom it becomes a U-shape that finally gives the room the anchor it deserves.
Available from 96" Β· Custom to your wall lengths
5 sections

U-Shape or Full L
The full suite β five sections that create a U-shape for an open-plan living room or a deep L-shape for a larger apartment. If you are in a 2-bedroom now, this is the configuration that feels complete. If you are in a 1-bedroom, buy four sections and add the fifth when you move up.
Best for: 2BR Β· 1,000β1,400 sq ft Β· Open plan
Bring your room measurements and floor plan. We will help you find the right configuration.
The investment
Buy it once. Use it for ten years.
The average LA renter spends $800 to $1,400 on a sofa, moves twice, and replaces it at least once. Over ten years that is two or three sofas at $1,200 each β plus the Facebook Marketplace losses. A Made By Inch modular sofa bought today for the same price works in every room you move into for the next decade. The maths are straightforward. Most furniture stores hope you do not notice.
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Made By Inch modular
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β Sofa 1 β fits current apartment
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β One sofa β fits every apartment
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β Sofa 2 after first move Β· $1,200
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β Reconfigures on moving day Β· $0
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β Sofa 1 sold on FB Marketplace Β· β$500
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β No listing, no loss Β· $0
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β Sofa 3 after second move Β· $1,400
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β Add one section if needed Β· +$400
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β 10 years: never quite right
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β 10 years: always exactly right
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Accepting consultations this week Β· 321 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
Silver Lake 1BR
Four sections. L-shape.
Built to your current wall dimensions. The corner configuration works with the room. The sofa looks like it was designed for this apartment β because it was.
Studio in Echo Park
Same sections. Straight configuration.
Corner module to storage. Three sections in a line. The sofa is compact, clean, and exactly right for the studio's proportions. No listing. No loss. No starting over.
2-bedroom in Los Feliz
Add a fifth section. U-shape.
Corner module comes back. One new section added β built to the exact same specification. Five sections in a U-shape that anchors the living room of your first real 2-bedroom.
House in Glassell Park
Still the same sofa.
The sections that you ordered in Silver Lake are now in your living room in Glassell Park β looking more beautiful for having been there. You bought it once.
Modular sofas we have made for Los Angeles renters.
How it works
From your current room to every room after it.
No furniture store has ever asked you where you plan to move next. We does β because the number of sections you start with should account for the 1-bedroom you are in today and the 2-bedroom you are likely to move into in the next two years.
Come in with your current room dimensions.
Visit our showroom at 321 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. Bring the dimensions of your current apartment and your door widths. Tell us about the neighbourhoods you plan to stay in, the likely size of your next place, and what you want from the sofa long-term. The conversation is about the next ten years, not just the next lease.
We design sections for now and later.
No salesperson at a furniture store has ever asked you where you plan to move next. We do β because the number of sections you start with should be based on your current room and your likely future rooms. You choose the fabric and fill. You take samples home. You decide knowing what the sofa looks like today and what it can become tomorrow.
We build and deliver in 4β6 weeks.
Your sections are handbuilt in Los Angeles. White-glove delivery into your current room, sections connected, sofa assembled. When you move next year, the sections come apart, carry through the door, and reconnect in whatever configuration works in the new room. Every section is covered by a lifetime warranty.
Tell us where you live now. We'll plan the next three apartments.
You have just seen what a sofa built for your entire LA renting life looks like. The next step is one 45-minute conversation at our Hermosa Beach showroom β and you will leave knowing exactly how many sections you need, which fabric works best, and when your sofa arrives.
- Free β no cost, no commitment, ever
- We responds within 2 business hours
- Bring your current room dimensions
- Add sections later at any time β exact match guaranteed
- Lifetime warranty on every section we make
People drive from across Los Angeles to visit us.
Posted on Google Libby MattlerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had such a great experience with Made by Inch. Kerri was wonderful to work with and made the whole process of ordering a custom couch feel easy and personal. The couch turned out beautifully and you can really see the quality and care in the final piece. Iβm so happy with it and would definitely recommend Made by Inch to anyone looking for something custom and well made.Posted on Google Karen TangTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kerri was amazing to work with and the couches we got are very reasonably priced, especially since they are also environmentally friendly! She has a great sense of what will work in a space, and there were many options for fabric. We love our couches and are so happy we checked out her showroom.Posted on Google Alison CorteenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kerri is such a great friendly person! She was so helpful and accommodating when I was buying my sofa and ottoman and so patient when I spent ages trying to choose fabric. The sofa and ottoman are so well made and so comfortable. Thanks Kerri!Posted on Google victoria parkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kerriβs upholstery work on my sectional, bed, ottoman and side tables turned out beautifully. She has a great eye for design and style, and her attention to detail and craftsmanship truly show. Scheduling and pricing were very reasonable, and she delivered exactly as promised. The entire experience was exceptionalβI look forward to working with her again!Posted on Google Sonia BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kerri is so helpful and incredibly easy to work with when looking for the perfect sofa. We are so happy with our choices which Kerri made seamless. Thank you so much Kerri!Posted on Google Debbie FTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bought a little something a while back and ive been very pleased with it. Looking forward to my next purchase. I love supporting good businesses but more importantly, good people. Kerri is a kind hearted person and one of the most hardworking people i know. Everything she puts forth is quality and you can just tell she pours herself into every project. Outstanding π€©Posted on Google Lucy SalemTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oh my gosh!! I cannot say enough amazing things about Made by Inch. I am not creative at all and I needed ALL the help!! The process was extremely smoothed and my couch turned out perfect! I also loved how they are so focused on sustainability and local. I would recommend them to anyone. The quality is amazing!!!Posted on Google Colleen McKinnellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely love my custom sofa made by Inch. I walked into the cute shop, not even sure I wanted to buy a custom sofa, and walked out convinced that not only did I need one, but I absolutely wanted to support this business. Kerri is extremely personable, professional, insightful, and listens well. She got me everything I wanted, and it was made and arrived fast! Also there was a slight mixup on the couch feet color, and the way she handled it was extremely caring and professional. Great customer service is incredibly hard to find these days, and it was soo refreshing to work with Kerri. I got so many compliments by my holiday couch sitters too (comfort, look, etc). I could continue on and on, but suffice it to say if youβre looking for another couch, look no further, go here now!! Huge Fan Kerri, thank you!!!Posted on Google Jess MauseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Weβve worked with Kerri Fennelly at Made by Inch on custom sofas for two living rooms and a sleeper sofa for my officeβand we couldnβt be happier! Kerri is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, helping us choose the right designs and dimensions for each space. Visiting her Hermosa Beach showroom was a huge plusβitβs so helpful to see and feel the fabrics in person. We also love that everything is designed and made locally in LA. Beautiful work, great experience from start to finish!Posted on Google Alexandra ByrneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kerri was incredible to work with! We are thrilled with our couchβit is wonderful quality, and certainly feels superior to the couches weβve gotten from big box retailers over the years. Kerri was patient over a few meetings, respectful of our budget, and was able to customize to our needs. She even made herself available after hours after we had an unfortunate spill on the couch just weeks after receiving. Her guidance saved the day and I really appreciated the level of service. Highly recommend Made by Inch!Load more
4β6 week lead time Β· Lifetime warranty included.
Common questions
Questions about modular sofas in LA β answered.
Everything LA renters ask before visiting our Hermosa Beach showroom.
4β6 week lead time Β· Lifetime warranty included.
What is a modular sofa and how does it work in a Los Angeles apartment?
A modular sofa is a sofa built from individual sections β seats, corner pieces, ottomans, and armrest units β that connect together in different configurations. In a Los Angeles apartment, this means the sofa can be arranged as a straight sofa, an L-shape, a U-shape, or a chaise configuration depending on the layout of each room you live in. At Made By Inch in Hermosa Beach we build custom modular sofas for LA renters with sections sized to your current apartment and designed to reconfigure in any future room you move into.
Are modular sofas good for LA renters who move frequently?
Yes. A custom modular sofa is the best furniture investment an LA renter can make precisely because it moves with them. Most LA renters move every one to three years β from a studio in Silver Lake to a 1-bedroom in Los Feliz to a 2-bedroom in Echo Park. A standard sofa is either too big, too small, or the wrong configuration for each new room. A modular sofa from Made By Inch reconfigures to fit whatever room comes next. You buy it once and it works for the next ten years of apartments.
Can you build a custom modular sofa for a small Los Angeles apartment?
Yes. Made By Inch builds custom modular sofas specifically sized for small Los Angeles apartments. Each section is built to your current room dimensions β typically 28 to 34 inches deep and 30 to 36 inches wide per module β so the combination fits your specific floor plan. When you move to a new apartment, the same sections reconfigure into the right layout for that room. We build modular sofas for studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments, and 2-bedroom condos across Los Angeles from our Hermosa Beach showroom.
What is the difference between a modular sofa and a sectional sofa in Los Angeles?
A sectional sofa is a fixed configuration β an L-shape or U-shape that cannot be rearranged. A modular sofa is built from individual sections that connect in any configuration and can be separated and reconfigured when you move. In Los Angeles, where renters frequently move between apartments of different sizes and layouts, a modular sofa is significantly more practical than a fixed sectional because it adapts to each new room rather than requiring the buyer to sell and replace the sofa with every move.
How many sections does a custom modular sofa need for a Los Angeles apartment?
For most Los Angeles apartments, a custom modular sofa works best with three to five sections. A studio apartment typically needs three sections β two seat modules and one corner or chaise module. A 1-bedroom apartment in Silver Lake or Echo Park typically works best with four sections. A larger 2-bedroom or open-plan apartment can accommodate five or more sections. At Made By Inch in Hermosa Beach, Kerri helps every LA renter choose the right number of sections based on their current room and their likely future rooms.
How much does a custom modular sofa cost in Los Angeles?
Custom modular sofas from Made By Inch are competitively priced with premium furniture retailers β without retail markup. Many Los Angeles renters find a handcrafted Made By Inch modular sofa costs the same or less than a comparable modular piece from RH or a premium LA showroom, and lasts significantly longer because every section is built to the same frame and fabric standard. Pricing depends on the number of sections, configuration, and fabric choice. Book a free consultation at our Hermosa Beach showroom at 321 Pier Avenue for an exact quote.
Do modular sofas hold together well in a Los Angeles apartment?
Yes. Every Made By Inch modular sofa uses a hidden connector system on all joining faces β the sections lock together and do not shift during normal use. The connector system is designed to be permanent in daily use and removable for reconfiguration β you feel one sofa, not a collection of pieces. The kiln-dried hardwood frame and high-resilience foam fill in every section is built to the same standard as our fixed sofas. Every modular sofa comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and construction.
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Tell us about your apartment. We'll plan the next three.
You have done your research. You know what a sofa built for your entire LA renting life looks like. The next step is simple β tell us about your room and we will reach out within 2 hours. No pressure. No commitment.
- Free β no cost, no commitment, ever
- We responds within 2 business hours
- Bring your current room dimensions
- Add sections later β exact match guaranteed
- Lifetime warranty on every section
- 4β6 week lead time β white-glove delivery included
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