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.
Living room sofa and two chairs layout.
Two small sofas facing each other a coffee table between them.
One sofa one loveseat and two round ottoman seats.
Small living room floor plan layout with sofa and 2 chairs.
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.
Built ins to either side of the fireplace provide storage and a tv over the mantle can be easily viewed from either sofa.
This is probably the layout many of us think of when we consider a formal living room.
Simple sofa loveseat and sitting ottoman layout.
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.
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.
One sofa three tables and four chairs.