Styling your living room is fun, especially when you see your design vision slowly coming to life. But with all the living room furniture, sofas, and layout options, achieving your dream design becomes more complicated.
A living room typically has a single, spacious sofa and some chairs or a loveseat. Others venture into more seating options, like an additional sofa. But considering how compact homes in Singapore are, can two sofas work well in a small living space? What are the best sofa arrangements to maximise your seating space?
Whether you are buying two sofas upfront to design your new home or planning to add a new sofa to partner with your existing one, here's a guide to help you out.
Can You Place Two Sofas in a Single Living Room?
It depends on the size of your living room, your seating options, and how you plan to arrange your sofas.
If you want to enhance the look of your living room while adding more seating options, you can either buy a sofa set with the same couch style or buy two separate sofa designs to create a variation. Make sure to maintain the design balance and don’t arrange the sofas in a way where they will block each other’s view.
How Many Sofas Do You Need in a Living Room?
This also depends on the size of your room, its configuration, your seating needs, and, of course, your style preference. If you have a compact living room, a single couch may be the best option. You can add some armchairs, stools, bean bags, or other accent seats later on. You can also go for a bigger sectional sofa that you can arrange based on your room configuration. If your living room size permits, you can certainly enjoy the combination of a 3+2 seater sofa to add more seats without overcrowding the room. Try envisioning these choices in your living room and exploring the possibilities before making a choice.
Living Room Sofa Layouts
Before deciding on a layout, consider how you want your sofa to work in your living room. Your sofa can be the centrepiece that attracts the attention of guests (can you imagine a living room without sofa, just chairs?). You can also choose a sofa that will blend into your overall setup.
Two Couches Facing Each Other
One of the most common two-sofa layouts, placing two couches opposite each other, creates a symmetrical feel to the living room while giving guests enough space to sit on and enough room to move around. This layout is also great for small, square, or narrow rooms. Just complete the balance with a stylish coffee table at the centre to give the guests a common area to gather on, making your living room perfect for socialising.
L-Shaped Sofa Arrangement
We love a spacious sectional in our living rooms, as it maximises our seating options without crowding the space with extra seats. This is especially advantageous if you have an open-concept living room that you want to section off. Aside from opting for an L-shaped sofa, you can create your own L-shaped layout with two sofas. This is a good layout if you want your TV console to be the centre of the living room. You can place a rug and arrange some throw pillows at the centre to upgrade your entertainment area.
Wide Angle Layout
Another great idea for an open-concept living room is a wide-angle sofa layout, which emphasises the look of the sofas. This is done by allowing generous space between sofas. You can also add some armchairs and more accent pieces to this sofa combination. This can be a tricky layout, but it is worth it when done right.
Three Couches in a Living Room
If you have a spacious or an open-concept living room or if you are a frequent host for gatherings, it's natural to think about maximising the seat options in your living room. If this is the case, you might want to try arranging three couches in your space. These can be positioned facing each other or in an L-shaped arrangement.
Conclusion
Your sofa arrangement is the key to a cosy and inviting living room. To create the perfect living room layout, consider how you mostly use your living room. If you’re creating a living room focused on sharing meals and conversations, try placing your sofas opposite each other. For movie nights, an L-shaped design is a great option.
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