In the space where two armchairs and a side table might sit you can easily fit a second sofa that makes room for three or four or more guests instead of just two.
Living room sofa and two chairs layout.
One sofa three tables and four chairs.
Room layouts with the sofas floating in the middle of a room as opposed to hugging a wall can divide two spaces such as a dining and living room in an open concept room design.
Small living room floor plan layout with sofa and 2 chairs.
Two small sofas facing each other a coffee table between them.
Built ins to either side of the fireplace provide storage and a tv over the mantle can be easily viewed from either sofa.
Having fewer large furniture pieces will also streamline the look of the space offering a cleaner aesthetic that feels less cluttered even though it accommodates more guests.
Two sofas with arched chair arrangement.
Any designer will confirm that seating can be very specific to the interior you re designing for but there s no doubt that settling for a mix of sofas and chairs and experimenting with placement can create a polished layout.
Ahead we share a selection of our favorite living rooms featuring major seating arrangement inspiration.
This is probably the layout many of us think of when we consider a formal living room.