The sofa is the largest item in any living room, so it’s the first thing to go. Sometimes you can walk into a room and it seems obvious where the sofas should go, but in other rooms it’s not so easy. As a general rule, a sofa should face a focal point, but what do you do if there isn’t a natural focal point? Here are some sofa placement tips to help you figure it out.
1. Financial considerations

Whenever you arrange furniture, you have to think about balance. When there are too many visually heavy things on one side of the room, the entire space looks unbalanced. Since sofas tend to be large, they take up quite a bit of visual space, and they require something of equal weight opposite them to balance the room. This is why you often see two chairs placed directly opposite the sofa. The seats together balance the weight of the sofa.

2. Consider walkway spaces to create an airy feeling for the living room
Sofas are large, so where they are placed can have a big impact on movement in the room. People never have to awkwardly step around objects to get through a room. There also shouldn’t be any tripping hazards. It is important to ensure that there is a clear path so that people can walk from one end of the room to the other without difficulty.

3. Living room with relaxing design
There is a common tendency to want to push the sofa against the wall. In some rooms this is necessary due to size constraints, however in most cases there must be room to pull the sofa away from the wall. If this is the case in your home, give it a try. It’s amazing what a difference a sofa can make in some relaxing style living rooms.

4. Ideal location for sofas
a. In front of the window
While you never want to block a window, a front-facing sofa can look great as long as the sofa back is relatively low. Just make sure to leave about 10 to 12 inches of space to create enough room for movement behind the sofa.

b. Across the window
If you have a nice large window in the front or back of the room, try placing your sofa facing it to take advantage of the great views and natural light.

c. Cross over to another sofa
Since visual balance is so important, there’s no better place to place a sofa than across from another, preferably matching, sofa. In small rooms, this is often not feasible, but in larger rooms where space can be accommodated, it is a layout worth considering.

d. In front of the living room door or entrance
This sofa placement is not for those new to design. As a general rule, you don’t want to put the sofa in front of the door because you don’t want to block it, and you don’t want people walking into the back of the sofa. However, if you have enough space and the back of the sofa has beautiful upholstery, you can definitely try this type of decoration.

But it is imperative to have enough space to still have a comfortable circulation path. You also want to make sure to minimize any potential visual obstructions. Therefore, if the space is not large enough, you should not arrange it this way.
e. In the middle of the living room, common room
Here’s another one for those who specialize in design and those who take design risks. In large rooms, backless sofas or settees are perfect for breaking up the room and creating conversation areas.

5. Choose a sofa with a dark color – typically a genuine cowhide sofa
Dark colors should be in the corner and close to the wall. So, make sure your sofa stands out in the living room layout and leans against the wall behind it. A sofa with bold colors, brighter patterns and vibrant fabrics is eye-catching and can make a difference in your living room.

6. Enhance the color tone of the living room by adding lights and bright spots like windows
While your room’s aesthetic can be anything from bold to traditional, what adds character to your sofa are the lamps above it. You can hang a bunch of filament lights above the sofa or a chandelier for sophistication. Ceiling lights can also make your space even better. The lights create a calming effect and thus, allow your sofa to be the star of the room.

7. Injecting some art into the space helps create a focal point
Art is certainly one of the most captivating elements to form a part of living room wall decoration. Just keep in mind that it doesn’t match the color of your sofa too much, but just tones down some of the colors in it. If the sofa has a color that contrasts with the color of your sofa it will help create balance.

8. Coffee table or sofa tea table creates a harmonious layout for the space
A coffee table and a sofa are the perfect combination. There’s no way you can have one without the other. So, if you have a stylish sofa, make sure your coffee table has an attractive appearance. For example, if your sofa color is green, complement it with a dark tea table. A dark blue sofa will look lovely with a copper or brass metal coffee table. Not only in color but also in product material.

9. Strike the right balance
Working with bold colors is tricky because they can look kitsch or end up looking too dramatic for your living room. Therefore, it is essential to know how to create balance when using bold colors and patterns. For example, if your statement sofa is a lovely floral color, complement it with a lightly patterned rug. Better still, don’t have too many decorative elements around it and you’ll achieve balance.

So whether you like elegant home decor ideas or you’re a fan of traditional style, step out of your comfort zone and try one of these trending sofa decorating tricks to give your living room that wow factor.

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