It’s time to move the furniture away from the wall.
Harper Harris / Laurey Glenn
Living room layoutmistakes can throw off the entire experience of a space.
Here are the eleven living room layout mistakes to stop making today.
Credit:Harper Harris / Laurey Glenn
But pushing your furniture against the walls can actually create a space that feels cold and uninviting.
Michael Mitchell, principal and founder ofMichael Mitchell, points out that it can make a space feel disconnected.
Instead, draw the furniture out towards the middle.
They take up a lot of square footage.
The flow of traffic needs to move around the sofa.
Circulation throughout the space should always be top of mind when placing your sofa."
Putting The Sofa Too Close To The TV
TV placement is a hot topic.
Too low, too high, too far, too closeit’s tough to get exactly the right spot.
She recommends placing the sofa back two times the diagonal width of the TV.
Using Too Many Small Pieces
More is moreexcept when it comes to living room layout.
Instead, she suggests spend money on a few good-sized, well-proportioned items.
“This is a shock to most, but it is significant.
check that there’s 36 inches of clearance around any door.
“The scale of your coffee table is directly related to the other furniture that surrounds it.
“The coffee table should fill the space nicely, but not overpower the pieces surrounding it.”
“I like to create ‘spaces within spaces.’
“This not only makes the space more inviting but also adds warmth and interest.”
“I get iteveryone wants a big, comfy sectional to sink into!
Instead, opt for an appropriately sized sofa and add chairs for additional seating.
