Tips For Living Room Sofa Placement

The sofa is the largest piece of furniture in any living room, so it is the first to be placed. Sometimes you can go into a room where it seems obvious where the sofa should stand, but in other rooms it is not so easy. Read more about how you can best decorate your sofa in your living room in this blog post …

Consider balance with the sofa

When decorating with furniture, think about balance. When there are too many visually heavy things on one side of the room, the whole room looks unbalanced. Since sofas tend to be large in scale, they take up a lot of visual space, and they need something of the same weight over them to balance the space. Therefore, you often see two chairs placed directly opposite a sofa. Together, the chairs balance the weight of the sofa.

Think about traffic patterns in the room with the sofa

Sofas are large, so where they are located can have a major impact on the flow of traffic in the room. People should never have to walk uncomfortably around things to get through a room. It is important to make sure that there are some foot lengths between the coffee table and the sofa, and between the sofa and any chairs. Make a clear path so that people can easily walk from one end of the room to the other.

“There is a common tendency to want to push sofas up against the wall. In some rooms this is necessary due to size limitations, but in most cases there is room to pull the sofa off the wall. If this is the case in your home, try it. It’s amazing what a difference it can make when the couch has some air around it.”

Ideal placement of sofa in a living room

In front of a window: Although you will never block a window, a sofa placed in front of a window can look good as long as the back of the sofa is relatively low. Just be sure to leave some space for approx. 30 cm to give the sofa some air around it, so you can also sand and clean the windows.

Opposite a window

If you have a nice large window in front of or behind the room, try placing your sofa opposite it to take advantage of the stunning views and the natural architectural element.

Facing a rug

In most rooms where there is carpet, the carpet is the centerpiece. Since you always want to place furniture so that they are in the center. Opposite a rug is the perfect place to put a sofa, as shown in the picture above.

Opposite another sofa

Since visual balance is so important, there is no better place to put a sofa than to meet another, preferably matching sofa. In small rooms this is usually not possible, but in larger rooms where there is room for space, it is a place worth considering.

In front of a door

This sofa placement is not for beginners. As a general rule, you do not want to place a sofa in front of a door because you do not want to block it, and you do not want people to enter the sofa. But if there is enough space and the back of the sofa has nice upholstery, this look can work very well. But it is important that there is enough space to still have a comfortable traffic road. You will also want to make sure to minimize the potential for visual obstacles. So if in doubt, do not do it.

In the middle of the room

This is also one of the places that may have some design risk, and that may require a little extra interior design skills. In large rooms, a sofa with backless modules such as a center buffer or a chaise longue sofa is perfect for breaking up space and creating conversation areas.

So where is the most ideal location for a sofa in the living room?

The most ideal location for a sofa in the living room is where it has a good practical flow in the room, where the light invites and where there is good air around the furniture.

About modular sofas

Modular sofas can sometimes be difficult to place, and due to their shape they are very tempting to place in corners. However, modules can look beautiful when pulled away from the walls. Since they provide so much space, they are not often accompanied by many other pieces of furniture, which means you have room to play with them. Give them some air around them and leave free space afterwards. In some cases, modules can also function as room dividers, where one side provides a visual break between the room. So do not let the shape dictate and let the modular sofa work for your room.

“Living rooms serve different purposes for different people. In some homes they serve as the main gathering place for the family, while in others they are more of a showroom, only used when the company arrives. Whatever it is, there are certain problems that always arise when you trying to decorate and place furniture in the living room.”

Basics about the living room

There are some important things to keep in mind when decorating and placing furniture in the living room, so you may want to check out these tips for placing furniture in the living room:

Make a center point in the room

Place furniture around the focal point, and in some rooms the focal point is an existing function, such as a fireplace or a window, and in some there will be something you take with you in the room, such as a TV.

Use the furniture to create conversation areas

People need to be able to comfortably talk to each other without tightening their throats and shouting. If the room is particularly large, you may want to create a few different conversation areas.

Do not forget the traffic flow

Leave enough space for people to walk around the furniture so that they can easily get from one side of the room to the other.

Pull furniture off the walls

Having all the furniture behind your back is one of the biggest mistakes people make in the living room. Placing the furniture closer together creates a more intimate setting.

Furniture sizes and placement in the living room

When it comes to living room furniture, size does matter.

Sofa and chairs

These are often the large furniture areas, so it is important that they fit the room. The most important thing to do is to measure the space before you buy any of these pieces of furniture. You do not want them to be too big or too small, so it is best if you draw a floor plan in advance. Draw the space on a piece of target paper using all the appropriate dimensions. Try to place the sofa and chairs in a few different areas, and see what works best visually and with a view to providing space to accommodate the flow of traffic.

Carpets

Using rugs is a great way to define seating, but the biggest mistake people make in the living room is to use a rug that is too small. Remember that all furniture must be able to be placed comfortably on the rug. If the room does not allow it, make sure that the front legs of at least the large upholstered furniture are on the carpet.

Coffee table

Coffee tables are practical furniture that is often found in the middle of the conversation areas. If you choose to use them, remember that the height should be slightly lower than the sitting height of the sofa and the chairs around them. The length of the table should also be about half to two thirds of the length of the sofa. If you do not want to use a coffee table, try using a few smaller tables or benches to achieve the same look. Just make sure they are not too small. People sitting around them should be able to sit down to sit or get a drink without having to get up from the seat. At the same time, make sure that you have enough legroom between seats and tables such as 35 to 45 cm, as there should be space.

Side table

Side tables tend to be an afterthought, but they are important. The number you need depends on how many seats you have. Everyone should be able to put on a drink comfortably without having to get up and go to a table. Try to have one on each side of the couch and between the chairs. The essence here is to have sufficient surface area without overfilling the room. The tables should be about the same height as the chair on the chair or sofa they are next to.

Accessories for the living room

Once the furniture is in place, it is important to think about where accessories should be placed. You will no doubt want some window decoration such as vases and art, and maybe a TV. Think as much about placing accessories for the living room as the furniture. If you are unsure of what works, try using an online site planner to create a site or come to BoShop where we can draw it for you. You can also test a few different interior design options and see what looks best and what works for your lifestyle. If you are not too computer savvy, you can make a floor plan in the living room using tracing paper. Just be sure to use all appropriate measurements so that you do not encounter unwanted surprises when placing the furniture in the room.

Advantages of placing the sofa correctly in the living room:

• Get a sense of balance and harmony by placing the sofa correctly in the living room
• The sofa’s location is individual in relation to space distribution and size
• The placement of a modular sofa creates unique solutions

 

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