Tips for Arranging Living Room Furniture

Smart furniture arrangement will help you make the most of the living space in your home. Get tips for arranging living room furniture in this Better Homes and Gardens video:

Traffic flow, room function and focal points are the main things to keep in mind when determining furniture arrangement.

Understand your living room’s traffic patterns before moving any furniture. If you just have a single opening into the room, keep traffic patterns sensible and accessible for the best use of space.

Think about how you use your living room. If it’s a place for both relaxing and socializing, create cozy seating groups. If it’s used for TV watching and family game nights, orient furniture toward the television and include a coffee table for spreading out games.

Focal points in the room such as a bay window or fireplace also affect furniture placement. Arrange your furniture to take advantage of a beautiful view or a cozy fireplace.

By reflecting on your lifestyle and the features of your space, you can arrange your living room perfectly. Take measurements, use these tips to sketch out an arrangement, and then move your furniture.