Conquering Living Room Design Challenges

Not every home is perfect. Sometimes you may end up purchasing a home you love that unfortunately has an uncommonly shaped living room. If the shape or layout of your living room is less than ideal, there’s no need to panic, because we’re here to help. We have highlighted three common living room design challenges, including simple tips to help you make the most of your space.

Furnishing a Small Living Room

Since most people picture their living room as a place where all their friends and family can gather, it can be a bit frustrating if your living room has rather cramped quarters. With the right furniture selections; however, you can still create an atmosphere that is cozy and inviting. The key thing to remember when furnishing a small living room is to choose furniture that is the right scale. Large sectional sofas and oversized armchairs will make a smaller living room feel cluttered and confined. A better option is to choose a simple stationary sofa. Choosing a contemporary sofa that features clean lines and a basic design is best, as oversized cushions or excessive ornamentation may seem too bulky for the space. An alternative option is to choose a love seat, accompanied by a few small accent chairs.

Furnishing a Narrow Living Room

A narrow living room comes with a completely different set of design challenges than a small living room. Furnishing a narrow living room depends less on the size of the seating and more on the shape and layout. To maximize seating in this type of living room, consider purchasing a narrow, L-shaped sectional sofa. We sell sectional sofas that can comfortably seat four or five people, while taking up less space than a sofa paired with accent chairs.

Furnishing a Living Room with Awkward Corner Spaces

Do you have a bare, unused corner in your living room that looks a bit out of place? There are a variety of ways to use that empty space that will enhance your living room décor. Consider placing a comfy accent chair in the corner, accompanied by an overhead pendant light, in order to create a small, cozy reading nook. Another option is to purchase a corner cabinet or accent table to place in the space, which you can top with picture frames, plants, or other home decorations that will add beauty to the room.

At Home Furniture Plus Bedding, we have a large and diverse collection of living room furniture, with options available for every type of home. To see our complete furniture collection, visit us in Baton Rouge, LA or at any one of our eight locations. With these helpful tips and our extensive furniture collection, you will be able to build your ideal living room in no time.

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