Here are some sofa placement tips to help you figure it out.
Consider Balance
Anytime you’rearranging furnitureyou have to think about balance.
When too many visually heavy things are on one side of the room the entire space looks unbalanced.
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This is why you often see two chairs placed directly across from a sofa.
Together the chairs balance out the weight of the sofa.
People should never have to awkwardly step around items to pass through a room.
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Nor should there be any tripping hazards.
Create a clear path so people can walk from one end of the room to the other without difficulty.
Breathing Room
There’s a common tendency to want to push sofas up against the wall.
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If this is the case in your home give it a try.
It’s amazing what a difference it can make when the sofa has some breathing room.
Focal Points
When deciding on a couch position, consider the focal point of the room.
If that’s not possible, you’ll need to prioritize the one that matters most.
Ideal Placement
The suggestions below are all worth considering.
Facing the Mantel
In most rooms where there’s a mantel,the mantelis the focal point.
Since you always want to place furniture so that it faces the focal point.
across from a mantel is the perfect place to put a sofa.
In Front of a Door
This sofa placement isn’t for design novices.
But it’s imperative that there be enough space to still have a comfortable traffic path.
You also want to confirm to minimize any potential visual obstructions.
So if there’s any doubt, don’t do it.
In the Middle of the Room
This is another one for design pros and the design risk-takers.
About Sectionals
Sectional sofascan sometimes be tricky.
Because of their shape, it’s very tempting to stick them in corners.
However,sectionalscan work beautifully when pulled away from the walls.
So give them some breathing room and allow space behind to walk.
So don’t get pigeonholed by the shape, and make your sectional work for your space.
A ideal distance for a sofa to a TV is about 1-2.5 times the diagonal width of the TV.
