Smart and Simple Ways to Arrange Furniture in a Small Living Room
Small space, massive potential.
You might not think it but a small living room has huge potential. Small living rooms are much easier to decorate due to their size, and their smaller scale makes them a great foundation for building a comfortable space to relax in. Keep reading below to explore how to arrange furniture in a small living room.
Clever Furniture Layouts for Small Living Rooms
Create a functional and comfortable space with the right furniture pieces and a practical layout. Below you'll see a few options to help you determine how to arrange furniture in a small living room without compromising on comfort.
Tip: Get even more inspo on how to arrange furniture in a small living room and decorative tips by reading How to Make the Most of a Small Living Room.
Small Living Room With a Sofa
Keep it simple by taking a minimalist approach when placing furniture in a small living room. Choose one sofa to define your space. Consider a low-set or 'shallow' sofa to maximise floor and wall space. Place the sofa against the wall to create open space in the centre of the room. Add a square coffee table to enjoy a cup of coffee and a small side table for sofa-side lighting. This living room layout gives you the freedom to furnish the rest of your space however you like. Add a console table or cabinet on the wall opposite the sofa, or opt for a comfy armchair in the corner.
Just because you're limited on space doesn’t mean you need to stick to one sofa. Opt for sofa arrangement ideas that use smaller sofas or one sofa paired with a loveseat to maximize comfy seating in your small living room. Arrange the sofas at a right angle along opposite walls. Put a round coffee table in the center to maximize walking space.
Think outside the box when determining how to arrange furniture in a small living room. Swap a second sofa out for two armchairs. Opt for cushioned armchairs for a comfortable look and feel. Consider armless designs to free up walking space and to give your small living room a clean, open look. Just add a round coffee table with enough room for takeaway dinners and morning coffees. Need storage space for seasonal decor or extra blankets? Add a small cabinet.
Tip: Create even more functional space in your small living room by swapping out sofas all together. Instead of two sofas, opt for four armchairs instead. Place two on either side of the coffee table. Choose a cushioned pouffe instead of a coffee table for additional seating.
Tuck a small corner sofa into your living room for some extra lounge space. Place a corner sofa against a centre wall or make use of its shape and place it in the corner of the room. Keep things simple with a small round coffee table. If you live in a studio apartment, place a bookcase along one side of the sofa to create a designated living room area.
Focus on movie nights and Netflix marathons with this small living room layout. Look for comfortable furniture for your small living room, like a sofa or corner sofa with a deep seat that you can sink into. Position it against the wall with a TV stand on the opposite wall. Go with a wall-mounted TV to define wall space and use a short TV stand to store games consoles, books and extra blankets. Consider floating shelves if you want to maximise the living room space even more. Use the shelves to display photos, art and plants without sacrificing floor space.
When deciding how to arrange furniture in a narrow, open plan living room and kitchen space, there are a few layouts you can try. Start by rolling out a rug to visually separate your living room from the kitchen area. Place a sofa or sectional against the wall to maximise floor space. Add an oval shaped coffee table and an armchair to complete the look. A coffee table with a reflective surface like glass or shiny metal can make the room appear bigger.
Transform an open-plan living & dining room by creating dedicated spaces for relaxation and meals. Start by facing the sofa away from the dining area to visually define space. Use a credenza or sideboard to store extra dinnerware, glasses and linens for dinners or weekend brunches. Place the sideboard along the back of the sofa or on the wall opposite the sofa to act as a serving station for large dinners.
Tip: Have more small rooms you want to conquer? We’ve got you covered:
- Expert Space-Saving Tips for Your Small Bedroom
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