Use these living room layout ideas to find an arrangement that suits your space.
Arranging living room furniture can be deceptively challenging.
Further, there are often many focal points competing for attention in the living room.
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Some people love to watch TV, others entertain often.
Open Concept Living Room Layout
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Open floor planscan feel difficult to define.
Rugs can always help to define the space, as will using low furniture.
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Low furniture keeps the living room open to the rest of the space, rather than creating visual blocks.
An oval coffee table allows for maximum length without bulky corners.
The downside of this arrangement is that its more difficult to view something like a TV.
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Otherwise, you may need to have a separate space for watching TV.
Such thinking will help you choose the right size of furniture for the room.
Prioritize the primary functions of the room and use the most comfortable seating for that function.
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Here, thecomfy sofahas a good view of the television and the view outside.
Rugs ground the space visually and in our subconscious, making us feel more comfortable.
Use bright, task-throw in lights for reading areas andambient lightingelsewhere.
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If you dont have room for side tables, consider a floor lamp or wall sconces.
Rugs are an easy way to create zones.
The trick is giving your corner a different function than other spaces in the room.
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For areading nook, ensure you have a truly comfortable seat, proper lighting, and a side table.
Large Living Room Layout
A large living room gives you many options for different seating types.
confirm your daily needs are covered with a comfortable couch.
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Arranging the furniture in a rough circle around the room as shown here is a reliable method.
Arrange your room with your preferences in mind.
A round coffee table maximizes flow around the limited space in front of the sofa.
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Matching the sofa to the rug helps the space look less crowded.
Ground such spaces with a rug and a distinct paint color.
This seating should be fewer than nine feet apart.
L-shape sofas can support conversation, as they allow for easy closeness.
The furniture layout incorporates simple, low-profile pieces that allow these quiet details to be seen.
Hang a TV Above the Fireplace
Sometimes, installing atelevision over the fireplaceis simply the best option.
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This distance allows you to view the TV without craning your next too much.
A circular coffee table allows for easy flow through the space.
If you leave too much space for the walkway, the room will feel like one big hallway.
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Make it inviting with comfortable chairs and a nearby table; a fireplace is just a bonus.
This is usually the sofa, or in some cases, an armchair.
Finish by filling in with accent furniture, including ottomans, coffee tables, end tables, and lamps.
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check that each seat is within reach of at least one tabletop surface.
This creates an awkward space in the middle and highlights the room’s cramped dimensions.
Instead, pull furniture toward the center to create a more open feeling.
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Fill an empty corner with a lightweight chair that can be pulled easily into the sitting area if needed.
As a general rule, all key pieces of furniture should fit on top of the rug.
Placing one sofa with its back to this path underscores the separation between the two areas.
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Place a coffee table in the middle to keep drinks within easy reach for both sides.
The sofa in this living room helps divide the larger space while offering cozy seating for several people.
Symmetrical Living Room Layouts
Symmetry imposes a sense of order in living rooms.
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To achieve an attractive balance, try arranging identical sofas or chairs opposite each other.
Typically, a fireplace plays this role, as in thiscolorful living space.
Orient the main seating piece toward the focal point and arrange the secondary seating pieces around the main piece.
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In the summer, the room could be rearranged so the view out the French doors takes center stage.
On the other side of the room, a sofa and chairs form a conversation cluster around the fireplace.
A sofa facing away from the dining room defines the conversation area from the rest of this open layout.
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Arrange living room furniture closer together tomake a spacious room feel cozier.
A single chair on the other side of this group can easily be moved closer to the conversation.
Use the sofa and coffee table to establish the diagonal axis and arrange additional seating along the same axis.
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Try laying an area rug and positioning a chair in each corner.
This living room layout creates an orderly look that welcomes conversation.
An expanse of south-facing windows, for example, makes a sunny, inviting spot for a seating area.
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A pair of chairs with a set of stools converts this well-lit corner into a cozy spot for two.
Living Room Layout Ideas for a Fireplace
Thefireplace is the natural focal pointof a living room.
Leave the side opposite the fireplace open to allow entrance into the seating area.
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