5 furniture layout tips for arranging your living room posted on august 4 2020 by rosetti properties choosing the furniture layout for your living room in your new apartment can be a fun process but it can also be difficult to decide what arrangement will work best for your needs.
Arrange living room furniture.
A traditional and popular living room furniture layout idea is the face to face stance.
I understand the appeal because the ottomans can double as foot rests but i prefer sitting on seats with a back.
It s best to allow 18 inches between a coffee table and sofa so drinks and the tv remote are within reach.
This arrangement creates a more casual vibe.
There are a few important things to remember when arranging living room furniture.
In a large open room use furniture arrangement to divide the space into different activity zones.
Once the seating area has been set around the focal point placing tables and storage cabinets is next.
In some rooms the focal point will be an existing feature such as a fireplace or window and in some it will be something you bring in to the room such as a television.
Here a table and chairs gather on one side of the room providing a spot for informal meals or games.
In a living room the main coffee table or ottoman can be placed in the middle of the sofas and chairs.
The above living room floor plan opts for sitting ottomans instead of armchairs.
Small living room floor plan layout with sofa and 2 chairs.
Positioning the seating this way facilitates conversation because no one has a direct view of the focal point.