The Living Room Layout That Makes or Breaks Your Space
Why where you put things matters more than what you buy.
Ever walk into a room that should look amazing... but just feels off? It’s usually not the furniture—it’s the layout.
Layout > Looks
Even high-end pieces fall flat in a bad setup. A smart layout makes budget finds feel luxe.
Most Common Mistake:
Pushing everything against the walls.
It creates awkward gaps and kills conversation. Instead, float furniture to create cozy, connected zones.
Your Layout Rulebook:
4–8 ft between seats for conversation
14–18 in between sofa & coffee table
24–30 in walkways around furniture
8–12 ft from seating to TV
Small Space Solutions:
Float a sofa + add a console
Use a round coffee table
Swivel chairs = flexibility
Divide long rooms into zones
Nail the Scale:
Coffee table = ⅔ sofa length
Rug = big enough for furniture legs to touch
Art = 6–8 in above sofa, ⅔ its width
For STRs:
Create sightlines for great photos
Choose flexible, lightweight furniture
Leave space—clutter shrinks rooms in photos
Quick Fixes:
15 mins: Pull furniture in + shift angles
1 hour: Try the sofa on a different wall
Weekend: Tape out new layout + style it up
Still Not Working? Check:
Your focal point (TV isn’t always it)
Lighting (you need layers)
Furniture scale (too big? too small?)
Bottom Line:
Good layout = better flow, better vibes, and a room that works. You don’t always need new stuff—just a smarter setup.
Need help with yours? Book a free consult and let’s get your space working and looking good.
