{"id":746,"date":"2016-08-17T03:30:29","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T07:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/?p=746"},"modified":"2017-01-04T16:32:34","modified_gmt":"2017-01-04T21:32:34","slug":"how-to-best-arrange-your-living-room-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/2016\/08\/17\/how-to-best-arrange-your-living-room-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Best Arrange Your Living Room Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Beautiful<\/a>Whether you\u2019re short on space or you have too much of it, you may be wondering how you can optimize the space you have with the furniture you have. No need to make major renovations. Just try these tips on how to maximize your living room through furniture placement and design.<\/p>\n

Determine a Focal Point<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you can position your furniture, you need to decide what the focal point of the room is. That could be an architectural feature, such as a fireplace, or it could be a flat screen television on the wall, says Better Homes and Gardens<\/a>. Once you do this, you can orient your seating around it. When done right, the furniture will gravitate towards that feature naturally.<\/p>\n

Arrange for Comfort and Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Furniture is an important design feature, to be sure, but don\u2019t forget that its first purpose is to make people feel comfortable and at ease. Position your couches, chairs and tables far enough apart that no one bumps into corners as they try to navigate the room. Place drink rests close by so no one has to reach for their snacks and drinks.<\/p>\n

Basic Configuration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most people use their focal point as the spot to which all pieces of furniture face. For example, if it\u2019s the TV, place a couch in front of it and angle all other chairs toward it as well. This simple configuration works for a variety of room shapes. When guests come over, it\u2019s easy to add more seating facing those sofas and chairs with ottomans, puffy pillows and even bean bags for a circular grouping that encourages conversation.<\/p>\n

Open up the Space with Sectionals<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have a large V-shaped sectional, you may feel like your only option is to push it right against the wall. However, anyone who sits in the deepest part of the couch may feel lost and claustrophobic \u2013 not to mention its placement up against the wall can feel very far from the focal point. If you\u2019re aimed at a TV, for instance, it may be hard to see detail. Let air flow around the sectional by pulling it away from the wall and place some floor lamps behind it with a console table to open it up.<\/p>\n

Encourage Conversation and Hobbies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, not every living room has to have one focal point in which all furniture faces. If you prefer to encourage the flow of conversation, you can face sofas and chairs towards each other over a coffee table. You can still have a focal point, but it\u2019s off to the side. This arrangement is best in rooms where the television isn\u2019t your main event, but rather a side show, freeing you up to engage in other pursuits like reading, entertaining, playing games, working on your laptop, or listening to music.<\/p>\n

Judd Builders\u2019 professionals can help you create the living room of your dreams \u2013 one that\u2019s functional and beautiful at the same time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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