4 Furniture Ideas to Maximize Your Living Room Layout

The living room is one of the first things people notice as they walk into your home. Maximize the space by thinking about how it will be used. Ask yourself these questions:

• How will the space function?
• Will it be used for entertaining guests or for family bonding?
• Will there be children around?
• Will you be hosting large gatherings? Or small groups?
• Do you want to encourage conversation or make the space for play?

4 Furniture Ideas to Maximize Your Living Space

1. Design a conversation area- Seats are turned toward each other to encourage conversation.

2. Consider what the focal point of your room is. You can design the conversational area around it. Have a spare seating, like an ottoman, for extra guests.

3. Start with the longest wall- Place your largest piece of furniture on the longest wall of your living room.

4. Flip the furniture layout. Consider a sectional. Sectionals are a designer's favorite trick to make a small space seem larger.

With these 4 practical tips, you’d be able to design your living room space the way you want it.