How To Arrange Two Sofas In Your Living Room

Spending time in your living room with your family doesn’t have to mean fighting for seating space on a single sofa.

Many living rooms today are large enough to accommodate two sofas, or you may have an open-plan home with a sitting area. Then this extra sofa is the perfect solution as additional seating when entertaining guests.

But if you don’t plan how to arrange the sofas correctly, your room will not have the desired effect.

So check the following for perfect living room ideas on interior design, whether for casual lounging or formal living.

Living Room Furniture Arrangement For Two Sofas

Sofas are generally the focal point in living rooms, with other furniture arranged around them.

But how to arrange sofas in a living room to utilize your living space is a personal preference.

Let us show you how to have a perfect layout with our sofa layout ideas.

Align Sofas In An L-Shaped Arrangement

Arranging two sofas in an L-shaped layout is excellent for entertaining guests, as you can sit close together without feeling claustrophobic. And it will make your room feel cozy and inviting.

But you’ll need a large living room space for this arrangement. Otherwise, the sofas will cramp the room. To learn more about our top living room layout ideas, check out our other blogs.

If you have plenty of space, you won’t need to place them in a corner. You can put them in the center of the room to divide your living space.

And an L-shaped arrangement of two after hours sofas has the advantage of providing more seating and will help create a personal setting for family interactions.

Place Two Sofas Facing Each Other

You should arrange two sofas facing each other for a comfortable arrangement that will create an intimate setting for entertaining guests.

This layout works well for a symmetrical design for an open floor plan, a large living room, or a rectangular room. It will also work with a narrow living space. You’ll just need to squeeze the two sofas closer together.

Place a large coffee table between the sofas or add an end table where you can place a table lamp for effect if you have enough room.

Stand Sofas In A Wide Angle

A wide-angle layout is excellent if you want comfort and don’t use your room for formal events. 

It's a great arrangement if you like celebrating informally at home, as it offers more flexible movement for your guests to mingle.

It works well in large spaces as, instead of having the standard sofa and accent chairs setup, you can position your sofas at varying angles. And you can make it more interesting by arranging the two couches diagonally facing a sofa table.

A small living room is not suitable for this layout, as there won’t be enough space.

Create A Triangle With A Coffee Table

A triangle group layout is a great way to make the most of your floor area, especially if you have an open-plan concept. And it will also save space in a smaller room.

Place one sofa against a wall and one at a wide angle opposite it to form a triangle with your coffee table.

This form will provide you with more space and allow for more flexibility of movement. It’s an excellent arrangement for an informal and formal setting, as you won’t feel confined, and it will make your room spacious and airy.

Aim For Separate Seating Areas

You’ll need a large living room space to arrange separate seating areas, so it’s a suitable concept for open-plan living spaces where you can take advantage of your floor space.

You’ll need to arrange the sofas relatively far apart at varying angles for the right effect.

This will create a wide open space between your seating areas, making it a great arrangement if you like entertaining large groups. But this sofa layout is also great for lounging or watching TV with your family.

You’ll find that it’s also suitable for irregular-sized rooms like elongated living rooms.

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Back-To-Back Arrangement As A Room Divider

If you have a large room or an open space sitting area, try arranging two sofas facing back-to-back for a more intimate feel.

Open-plan homes mostly have enough space for you to divide the room into two seating areas. Consider splitting it to make it into a living and dining room.

You won’t even need to have identical sofas if you leave a pathway between them.

Leave at least a few inches between the two couches if you have limited living space; otherwise, it will look cramped. 

Achieve A Rectangle With A Sectional And Sofa

Consider combining a sectional and a sofa for a symmetrical layout with a rectangular space arrangement. These are great furniture pieces that complement each other.

Arrange your sectional in a corner, then place the sofa at a right angle, and add a coffee table to the center if you have enough room. This arrangement will give you an intimate setting for entertaining friends and family without everyone being too close for comfort.

Choosing The Right Sofas For Your Living Room Layout

Two sofas can be an attractive addition to a living room if they complement each other.

So, to help you choose the right sofas for your living room, we’ve put together the following information.

Pick The Same Or Similar Designs

Your sofas must work well together, especially if you combine different sofa styles. You’ll be faced with a challenge if you decide to mix a traditional sofa with a contemporary style.

But combining a leather sofa with a fabric design is possible if the pieces are of the same proportion.

To create a sense of calmness, purchase two identical sofas. Identical ones will give your living space a sense of balance and symmetry. They’re the perfect option for a formal living room, as similarly designed furniture will help the room feel consistent. 

Be Careful With The Sizes

Check out the floor plan of your living room to see that you have enough space for two couches. You could be faced with a problem if you have a small living room.

Before purchasing anything new, you need to check how much space is available and consider how much seating you require.

If you have space, check out three-seater sofas. Or you can combine a three-seater with a two-seater. Another possibility would be combining a living room sectional with a separate sofa.

Avoid A Clash Of Pattern And Color

Placing two sofas in a living room will allow for more flexible movement when you decide to change the layout. But the pattern and color shouldn’t clash.

So look for color combinations that match your decor and go well together.

Leather and fabric combinations work exceptionally well together, giving a room more dimension.

If you have a plain leather sofa, it's okay to go for a print for the second one as long as you get the right color combinations. The complimentary colors will attract attention to each piece individually.

Aim For A Symmetrical Effect

Symmetry creates balance, and a symmetrical effect in your living room will provide aesthetically pleasing results. Your room will have an atmosphere of calmness and stability and feel comfortable and organized.

How you arrange your sofas and introduce patterns in the room will help you achieve symmetry.

Sofas facing each other with one sofa on one side of the room and the other on the opposite side, with a coffee table in the middle, is a good way of achieving this. Let your table be the focal point of the arrangement.

Add Accent Chairs For Balance

Accent chairs are great furniture pieces as they can be placed in unused corners or even moved to other rooms. They’re great for small spaces but also for a large size room if you don’t want your furniture to look awkward.

Accent chairs are great for placing at each end of coffee tables to add balance to a living space with two sofas. Or you can even place them both at one end of the table.

By adding balance, your interior design will look stunning.

Leave Enough Space Between Sofas

Your room will feel cramped and uncomfortable if you don’t leave plenty of space between your sofa arrangement.

To avoid cramping, even if you have a large room, you should arrange couches so that there is enough room for people to walk past easily. 

Ideally, they should be around 3 1/2 feet apart when you have the sofas facing each other. But when you place a coffee table between two couches that face each other, you should allow 14 to 16 inches between the table and the two sofas. 

Browse Our Sofa Collection For More Ideas

Browse through the sofa collection in our online store to find more ideas on how to arrange two sofas in your living space. You’ll come across suggestions for casual lounging as well as for a formal style to help you make a decision.

You’ll be amazed at our unique selection of top-quality custom-made sofas that you can arrange perfectly in your home.

If you need further information, please get in touch with a design specialist who will be happy to advise you.

We look forward to being of assistance.