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Living Room Layout Help

Elaine McConville

5 years ago

Hi

We are about to redecorate our current living room, but I'm finding it hard to think of a layout which is different to what we currently have. In terms of requirement I would like a sofa which can seat a minimum of 3 people and it has to be very comfy. We currently have a sofa which is style over comfort and I want to avoid this. We have a large tv which I would prefer not to have on the wall. I have indicated windows and radiators, but apart from that would consider any layout within the room. We will be replacing all current furniture so open to any arrangements that could work. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

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5 years ago

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The room is too large for just one sofa, so i'd put in a couple of armchairs too. Something like this could work for you.

Two sofas might work better and look more balanced., just down to personal preference:-

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rinked
5 years ago
So I understand there's one window? Against which wall is sunlight? How many people in your family? And this room is for lounge only? No dining? So many questions ;)
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Elaine McConville
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to produce the layouts. It has really helped to see what could work visually. I like the idea of the larger chaise sofa as this would suit how my family want to use the room. I hadn't considered putting a unit on the wall opposite the window so I'm going to look at this as an option. I really like the placement of the 2 chairs too and think this would work for me.
rinked
5 years ago
You could draw some furniture on your graph paper (give them some color), cut them out and arrange them on your floorplan. Take in mind walkways should be about 100cm, slow passways 50/60cm (like coffeetable). And psychology: people rather sit with their backs towards a wall, not windows and doors.
Elaine McConville
Original Author
5 years ago
There is one large window which faces north east. So the room is quite dark in the afternoon. Family at the moment is 3 (1 young child) so the room will be generally used as a lounge in the evening, but we want to future proof. The wall opposite the window is a new edition as it was previously open to a room around 4m length with patio doors opening onto decking. This room is now separate dining until we build an extension onto the kitchen next year which would have kitchen, dining and sofa area. We made the space into 2 separate rooms as I always felt it was like sitting in a corridor and we would have an open plan space once the extension is complete.
Elaine McConville
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks Rinqreation, I'll focus my efforts on finding a chaise sofa that I like then build the room around this using some cut outs like you suggested.

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