8 Living Room Layouts That Work
No matter what your style or taste, these arrangements will make your living space live up to expectations
A successful living room layout depends on two factors: room shape and lifestyle. While some may associate a symmetrical space with perfection, others may prefer the gentle chaos of multiple seating areas. Whether your living room is small, long, narrow or high, your furniture layout can reflect your own style and create an inviting gathering place for guests.
Here are eight great living room layouts that can work with anyone’s style. See which could work in your home.
Here are eight great living room layouts that can work with anyone’s style. See which could work in your home.
2. Minimalist
Using minimalist, low-lying furniture puts the emphasis on your home’s architecture. No end tables, knick-knacks or table lamps are necessary in this grand space.
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Using minimalist, low-lying furniture puts the emphasis on your home’s architecture. No end tables, knick-knacks or table lamps are necessary in this grand space.
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3. Balanced
Forget the sofa and create a circular area of relaxing club chairs. Placing furniture all around the room with a cocktail table or ottoman as the anchor creates a comfortable balance that promotes conversation.
Forget the sofa and create a circular area of relaxing club chairs. Placing furniture all around the room with a cocktail table or ottoman as the anchor creates a comfortable balance that promotes conversation.
4. Flowing
It’s hard to figure out what to do with a long space like this, but this designer used a traditional seating arrangement to create a recognisable flow from one end of the room to the other. The backless daybed brings both ends of the room together, instead of separating the space.
It’s hard to figure out what to do with a long space like this, but this designer used a traditional seating arrangement to create a recognisable flow from one end of the room to the other. The backless daybed brings both ends of the room together, instead of separating the space.
5. Harmonising
This living room accommodates many guests with seating in many shapes and sizes. The sofa grounds the back wall, while the rest of the furniture arrangement circles around an oversized cocktail table. A backless upholstered bench balances out the opposite side of the room perfectly.
This living room accommodates many guests with seating in many shapes and sizes. The sofa grounds the back wall, while the rest of the furniture arrangement circles around an oversized cocktail table. A backless upholstered bench balances out the opposite side of the room perfectly.
6. Playful
Not every living space has to be serious. If you have a larger piece of gaming furniture (such as the pool table in this room), build your living room around it. The pool table takes the place of a conventional sofa here, while the overstuffed chairs ground the opposite side of the room. Custom bench seating with flared arms under the windows subtly emphasises the fun feel.
Not every living space has to be serious. If you have a larger piece of gaming furniture (such as the pool table in this room), build your living room around it. The pool table takes the place of a conventional sofa here, while the overstuffed chairs ground the opposite side of the room. Custom bench seating with flared arms under the windows subtly emphasises the fun feel.
7. Small
Smaller living rooms offer the opportunity for bold style and cosy furniture layouts. A settee, used in lieu of a traditional sofa, sits perfectly in the middle of this room. Combined with two armless chairs, it provides plenty of seating for just the right number of guests. I love how the bench behind the settee can provide additional seating, too.
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Smaller living rooms offer the opportunity for bold style and cosy furniture layouts. A settee, used in lieu of a traditional sofa, sits perfectly in the middle of this room. Combined with two armless chairs, it provides plenty of seating for just the right number of guests. I love how the bench behind the settee can provide additional seating, too.
More: 11 Ways to Lift the Impact of Your Small Living Room
8. Artful
If you’ve invested in art, let it determine your living room’s layout. This room’s sectional sofa seems to disappear into the wall, allowing the art and accessories to take centre stage. The playful tufted ottomans add to the room’s artful vibe.
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If you’ve invested in art, let it determine your living room’s layout. This room’s sectional sofa seems to disappear into the wall, allowing the art and accessories to take centre stage. The playful tufted ottomans add to the room’s artful vibe.
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Do you have any tips for the perfect living room layout? Share them with us in the comments section below.
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The fireplace serves as the focal point in this monochromatic living room. Dividing the layout equally on either side allows guests to sit directly across from one another. Usually, symmetrical layouts like this dictate a more formal setting.