Part 2: Layout and Space Planning

Placing furniture in a living room? Here are some important tips to remember.

Don’t bare the back of your sofa. You never want to walk squarely into the back of a sofa. Use a console table, 75-100% the length of the back of the sofa. A desk, bench or a side table with chairs on either side also work.

Do consider how many people you wish to seat in your living room. If you need seating at a maximum, add an ottoman in front of the fireplace or at the end of a coffee table or leave enough room to bring in a couple dining chairs when needed.

Don’t forget the importance of reading spots. If possible, give every seating position a light source and a place to put a beverage and/or a book.