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When it comes to the living room, there are lots of layout factors to consider, from sofa placement to TV direction, rug dimensions, and more. Living rooms often feature a rectangular shape. Or if you have a small space, it might be on the narrower side—which can make things a bit more challenging.
However, there are still plenty of options to choose from. Not sure where to start? To make it easier, we rounded up five of the best rectangle living room layout ideas that work for any space.
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Have the Sofas Face Each Other
Have a penchant for entertaining? Creating a full-surround sofa layout might be your best bet. It starts by placing sofas—or a U-shaped sectional—flush against three walls of the living room.
This inherently makes the space feel larger, as it opens up walking space in the center of the room. You can always place a coffee table in between the sofas to act as a focal point.
A TV, artwork, or fireplace can also be placed on the fourth wall, with all sofas directed toward it. If you have an open concept living room, the third sofa an at as a makeshift barrier between the living room and the dining space, rather than placing it against a wall.
The whole layout is great at facilitating conversation, since the sofas are facing or "talking" to each other. It also allows plenty of room to sprawl out for movie nights, dinner parties, and more.
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Go for an Asyemmetrical Layout
In narrower spaces, it's sometimes easier to opt for an asymmetrical layout. For example, you can set a couch against one wall and an armchair on one side, while leaving the third wall or open area bare. You can also opt for an L-shaped sectional to tuck into a corner.
This can be especially helpful for living rooms that have a TV and a fireplace, as designers often recommend against keeping the TV directly above the hearth.
In other words? Your TV might not be centered in the room, and so your seating may have to refrain from being perfectly symmetrical to maintain a good view.
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Angle Seating Toward the Focal Point
If you have a larger rectangular living room, angling your seating toward the center of the space can make it feel more cozy. For example, you can set a sofa in the back center of the living room, and then set two armchairs on either side of it, angled inward.
You could even opt for an armchair on one side and a chaise on the other. To make the space still feel cohesive, and not like the seating was placed randomly, make sure that at least one leg of each seat is placed on a rug at the center of the space.
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Face Armchairs Opposite the Sofa
Instead of facing the sofa directly in front of the TV, you can instead place a sofa and armchairs on each side wall. This de-centers the television as the focal point of the space and instead facilitates more conversation.
To make the space feel more intimate and spacious at the same time, it can be helpful to float the sofas and armchairs in this layout—this allows for more breathing room and for the seats to be closer together.
You can always place a coffee table in the center or side tables in each top corner for space to place drinks and beverages as you host. Shorter seating, like poufs or ottomans, can also be placed in front of the television for extra spots to sit without blocking the view when it's movie time.
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Create Zones
For a more nontraditional layout, zones are a great option in your living room. The "zones" refer to different areas of the space that serve different functions.
For example, you can have two armchairs tucked in one corner of the living room facing a built-in or add-in bookshelf to create a reading nook. Meanwhile, another area can have two armchairs or sofas angled toward each other to create a conversation nook.
You can also use a room divider to separate a space for lounging and a space for eating, or use pieces like credenzas and sofas to section off zones as well.
Read the original article on The Spruce
