Not only its appearance, but also its functionality depends on the correct arrangement of furniture in the living room. If you make preliminary calculations and select furniture that is proportional to the room, you can easily create a cozy space.
Arrangement rules
How to properly arrange furniture in the living room is the first question you need to ask yourself even before the renovation begins. There is no one perfect formula here, but there are certain rules that must be followed.
Choose large furniture for spacious rooms and compact furniture for small ones.
Place the coffee table at a short distance from the sofa and armchairs.
Place the TV at eye level no further than 3 m from the seats.
Use transformable cabinet and upholstered furniture for small living rooms.
Place chairs at such a distance that all interlocutors can hear each other well.
What layout schemes are there?
There are 3 main options for arranging furniture in the living room: symmetrically, asymmetrically and in a circle. Let's look at each in more detail.
Circular
Furniture arrangement begins with choosing a single center; usually a coffee table plays its role. The rest of the items are placed around it.
This layout is suitable for spacious rooms, because it is not the most rational. However, if your goal is to organize a cozy seating area, a circle is best suited.
If there is a lot of furniture, there may be more than one circle. Install a soft corner in the inner part of the living room, and shelves and cabinets along its outer perimeter.
Symmetrical
This arrangement of furniture in the hall is also called mirrored. As in the previous layout, first determine the center. Most often this is a TV, a wall, a fireplace.
The next step is to place all the furniture on both sides of the center at the same distance. Use paired furniture (chairs, shelving, lamps) or install unpaired furniture (ottoman, table), aligning it in the center to the chosen focal point. As a result, you will get a living room interior, both halves of which are a reflection of each other.
The symmetrical layout looks best in a classic style. She is pleasing to the eye and conducive to comfortable communication.
Asymmetrical
This layout of furniture in the living room is not limited by the rules: arrange the items as you like, the main thing is to get a harmonious interior and a pleasant atmosphere.
However, so that the composition does not look chaotic, it is worth choosing a central point and creating an environment around it. Evenly distribute large and small parts throughout the room, maintain balance in the design.
A similar layout of furniture in the living room is suitable for small and large spaces in a modern style. But it looks especially good in non-standard rooms, because it masks planning flaws.
What to do with accessories and decor?
Assess the size of your living room. Large paintings are hung in the spacious room and massive vases are installed. In a small one, instead of one large one, we place 2-3 smaller ones.
Most often, decorative interior items are placed along and on the walls, but you can also create a composition on cabinets, a console behind the sofa, or place attributes on open shelves in a rack.
How to arrange furniture in the hall depends not only on the lifestyle of the owners, but also on the shape of the room. With the help of the correct arrangement of furniture, the geometry can be adjusted and corrected.
Furnishing a rectangular room
A rectangle is the easiest to furnish; the main task is not to turn it into a narrow carriage. To do this, do not place furniture along opposite walls, leaving the central part empty.
In a rectangular living room, it is most convenient to do zoning. If you divide the space into two squares, in one of which there will be a relaxation area, and in the other for work or eating, the interior will turn out to be harmonious.
What is the best arrangement in a square room?
The most successful solution for maintaining a square shape is a symmetrical or circular layout. Decide on a focal point and arrange furniture around it for a perfectly designed living room.
Furniture arrangement in a narrow living room
An initially narrow, long room presents a problem that can easily be aggravated. Therefore, abandon the method of arrangement along one or two elongated walls.
Give preference to asymmetry, use compact furniture (2 small sofas instead of a huge one), choose round and oval shapes.
Mirrors, transverse flooring, horizontal stripes on short sides, light colors and other techniques will also help to visually expand the space.
Convenient location for a small room
Your task when decorating a small living room is to take into account the dimensions and not make it even smaller. For these purposes, give up large furniture sets, and also reduce the total number of items.
In a small room there is a corner sofa or a straight ottoman and a couple of armchairs. In the first case, the room is more spacious, but there is no possibility of rearranging it. The second set takes up more space, but remains mobile.