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.
This is probably the layout many of us think of when we consider a formal living room.
Ahead we share a selection of our favorite living rooms featuring major seating arrangement inspiration.
One sofa one loveseat and two round ottoman seats.
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 small sofas facing each other a coffee table between them.
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.
Simple sofa loveseat and sitting ottoman layout.
One sofa three tables and four chairs.