The way you lay out the furniture in your living room makes a big difference to how the living room looks. Arranging furniture for optimal room layouts in your house may differ greatly from placing furniture in an apartment. Again, it depends on what design you have chosen, and how you have laid out your living room furniture. This arrangement of living room furniture provides ample room for guests, yet it also feels cozy. [Sources: 1, 3, 6]

Furniture storage really comes into its own when you decide to put a home office in the living room, which is what a lot of people opt for. Flexible living room furniture is king, like modular pieces or ones that can double as seating and storage, but it is important to avoid stuffing everything into them. A big, open space can handle some big pieces, while really small pieces would feel lost in the larger space. A large sectional couch or four-poster bed with the same dimensions as the king size would overwhelm the smaller room, leaving little space for movement. [Sources: 0, 3, 6]

The size of your room will determine how far away from the walls you can get furniture, but even in a smaller room, you will want to allow some breathing room for the pieces, by leaving several inches between the backs of the furniture pieces and the walls. Of course, if you have a larger space, do not hesitate to lay out the furniture so that the areas for conversations are created in the center of the room, leaving several feet between the walls and furniture. Round ottomans and coffee tables make it easier for traffic to flow to and from a conversation area, giving a less messy look and feel in your room. Floating furniture is another great idea for a small living room layout, since it leaves the floor clear, improving the proportions of a room. [Sources: 0, 2, 4]

Mirrors are a wonderful way of increasing perceptions of space and are an important element in creating a small living room layout that feels light and open. While lighting from above may help, wall, floor, and table lamps spread light throughout your room, making your space seem larger and more attractive. Move your furniture around the room and see if a different layout opens up any new options. The right arrangement of furniture will make the room a lot more pleasant. [Sources: 0, 2, 3, 5]

Exposed floor coverings along the edges of a room are okay, but when using a carpeted area, be sure that it is large enough to allow all of the furniture in a sitting arrangement to sit on top. If you are not sure about how to lay out furniture in your living room, try to position the seats so they can make the most of any views that your space has, be they from the TV or from the bank of windows. Whether you have a blank living room to organize, or one that you are looking to rearrange, how you lay out living room furniture is one factor that is more important than the actual furniture itself. Many people use a big TV as a focal point of a living room (and that is a good thing), but you can also paint one wall in a contrasting color, hang a big eye-catching piece of art, or incorporate an interesting piece of furniture. [Sources: 1, 3, 4, 6]

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[0]: https://www.livingetc.com/spaces/interior-inspiration/small-living-room-layout-ideas-241317

[1]: https://www.nilkamalfurniture.com/blogs/blog/smart-ways-to-arrange-your-furniture-no-one-ever-told-you-about

[2]: https://www.lifestorage.com/blog/organization/ten-tips-for-a-more-spacious-living-room/

[3]: https://blog.smartfurniture.com/top-tips-to-help-you-arrange-your-living-room-furniture/

[4]: https://www.thespruce.com/rules-for-arranging-furniture-2213418

[5]: https://www.angi.com/articles/affordable-decorating-ideas-rearrange-and-edit.htm

[6]: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2016/05/10/4-simple-smart-furniture-arrangement/24063099007/