Living room seating ideas: 10 arrangements for any size space
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- 01 Feb 2022
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With some good living room seating ideas you can easily make the best use of your space, whatever shape your room. In fact, the ways in which you can arrange your sofa and chairs are endless – from a smart symmetrical layout to grouped-together seating, you can not only maximise your living space, but also create the ambience you’re after.
Looking for a cosy vibe? Go for a sociable setting with sofas and chairs within close proximity of each other. Prefer something worthy of a show home? Then use chairs and accent pieces like side tables to create a more balanced setting.
Living room seating ideas
It’s likely that your room shape will dictate your living room seating layout to some degree, but contrary to common belief, when it comes to living room sofa ideas the traditional against-the-wall format isn’t always the best arrangement, even in a compact room.
If you have space or your living room is a tricky shape, it’s worth looking at other options – and we’ve got a few to whet your appetite, whether you’re lucky enough to have a large open-plan space or are looking to maximise a smaller room shape.
Read on for the best living room seating ideas to suit any space…
1. Pull furniture away from the wall
Pushing all your seating against the wall isn’t always the best way to arrange living room furniture, as it can create an awkward space in the centre and bring focus to the fact it’s not the largest of rooms. Instead, try pulling furniture in towards the centre to give the area an open feel and create an illusion of more space – plus it offers you the chance to introduce other furniture behind, such as a sideboard or console.
2. Mix it up
In a large space you can afford to have a variety of seating, from a sofa, loveseat, armchair or even a chaise longue or recliner. Space the seating out, with each piece facing inwards and a coffee table taking the centre spot for a balanced feel.
If you’re worried that by mixing different shapes and sizes it could look a bit mismatched, keep one element the same in each, whether it’s a similar colour, fabric, or shape, and use a large rug to unify the seats, with all key pieces having at least two legs on top of the rug.
3. Switch a sofa for armchairs
Having trouble fitting a sofa into an awkward-shaped room? Or maybe you’re worried a sofa will take up too much space? Swapping a sofa for armchairs can provide a good alternative, but before you buy it’s worth considering whether you want two identical chairs, or ones in different sizes and materials.
Large, roomy armchairs, such as this boucle design above, make the ideal snuggle spot, while the smaller black armchair echoes the curved design and fits perfectly into the monochrome scheme.
4. Create a focal point
Whether it’s a TV, fireplace or feature wall, direct your main seating towards a focal point to give your living room a sense of direction – a cornerstone, so to speak.
Angle other chairs or seating in a similar direction to create a cocooned feel – perfect for cosy nights watching a roaring fire, a new series on TV or taking in a scenic view. Read More…
