Living Room Furniture FAQs
How do I set up my living room furniture?
Stylishly set up your living room furniture with our simple expert advice.
Find your living room focal point
The first step is to choose a focal point for the room. For example, this could be a TV unit that you point all of your furniture towards or a central coffee table that you gather your furniture around.
Set up living room seating
Create conversation areas for hosting guests. This could be with two sofas facing one another for easy chatting or at an angle to one another if your living room is more slender.
To balance your living room as an entertainment space and social space, use a U-shaped or corner sofa, which you can angle towards the TV whilst still allowing for conversation. This is perfect for movie or video gaming nights with friends and family.
Space out your furniture
Lastly, allow furniture to breathe by moving it away from the wall, even if only by an inch. This creates a spacious feel, allowing you to be comfortable rather than claustrophobic.
How do I furnish a large living room?
A large living room is exciting for any interior design enthusiast as you have so much space to play with. However, sometimes, the space may seem too large, and you worry about the room looking blank or empty.
Instead of spacing furniture apart, create unity by placing all of your furniture items on the same large rug. Then, furnish the outer areas with additional pieces, such as storage cabinets and sideboards.
For particularly large lounges, try creating multiple cosy and intimate zones. For example, a conversation area around a coffee table and an entertainment area with seating facing the TV unit.
Another way to cosy up a vast living room is to indulge in accessories like pouffes and accent chairs. Pairing each piece of seating with an accompanying side table can make sofas and loveseats much less lonely in an open space.
How do I furnish a small living room?
Create an illusion of space in a small living room using sofas, armchairs and cabinets with exposed legs. This allows more flow of light and air through the space.
You may be tempted to maximise floor space in a small living room by pushing furniture against the walls. However, we advise that you resist this urge and instead leave a small gap between each furnishing and the wall for a floating look that oozes spaciousness.
