The Do’s and Don’ts of Living Room Furniture Layout
Furniture placement is so important. It can make all the difference in how your room functions and, even more importantly, how it feels. You could have a living room filled with your dream furniture but if the layout needs to be corrected you will never be happy with your home. Don’t live with a bad layout. Use this list of dos and don’ts to create the best layout for your living room and make the most of your home.
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Do define the space with the furniture. This is especially important in an open floor plan. Anchor the living area with a sofa then add additional seating such as chairs, a recliner, or love seat to create a conversation area that clearly delineates the living space.
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Don’t push the furniture against the wall. Whether you have an open floor plan or not there are few circumstances where your sofa has to be pushed against the wall. Floating your sofa in the space instantly elevates it to a designer look. It also creates walkways and prevents you from having a large awkward space in the middle of the room.
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Don’t place tables too far away. If you can’t reach your coffee table while sitting on the sofa, it’s too far away. End tables and accent tables should also be easily accessible from every seat in the space to create a more comfortable experience and provide a landing spot for a drink.
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Do use properly sized rugs. A too-small rug won’t allow you to maximize your space. It also ruins a great design by making the room look chaotic. Your living room rug should be big enough for all the front legs of the furniture to be placed on it and extend past the sofa.
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Do create conversation areas. Floating the sofa in the room makes this so much easier. Place chairs facing your sofa or sectional to create a cozy space that’s conducive to conversation and perfect for entertaining.
Make the most of your home and your living room with the right furniture layout. If you just can’t seem to get it right then make an appointment with our design team to turn your living room into a space you love.