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Two Sofas Double the Design Possibilities
Some things are better in pairs. Double sofas can help awkwardly shaped and extra-large rooms look their best and provide maximum comfort
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Larger living rooms require some creative furniture arrangement. Pairing sofas creates a cohesive look with a stylish touch and adds that extra seating you've been looking for. Flanking a fireplace, set in a corner or pushed back to back, two couches offer plenty of seating for a crowd and can help facilitate conversation. This approach is also a simple way to add balance and symmetry to a living room.
Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate double couches into any space.
Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate double couches into any space.
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| Few things make a room feel crisp and clean like perfect symmetry. This pair of couches makes the room feel balanced. |
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| Double couches add double comfort in rooms made for family gatherings. Game nights and rainy movie days are even better when there's space for everyone to curl up. In a room where a parallel set doesn't feel quite right, an L-shape couch pattern is a great alternative. |
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Extra-large rooms can require a bit of creativity. Multiple seating areas add functionality and style. Back-to-back sofas create separate seating areas to accommodate big groups of friends.
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| Instead of feeling cavernous, the twin sofas help this room feel homey and cozy. As a bonus, the table in between is a great spot for a pair of reading lamps. |
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A matching pair is nice, but a mismatched duo of sofas achieves a similar look, offers the same function and adds variety.
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| The unique shape of this pair of couches lends the comfort and space of a sectional while still leaving an open walkway. |
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| Even though they're not a traditional sofa, chaises make relaxing spots for lounging and enjoying a view. Pair them up to create a space for intimate conversation. |
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| If you like the look of a pair of sofas but are afraid they seem too overwhelming, use more modern and nonskirted options to make the room feel more open — especially when the curtains reach the floor. More: Could Your Living Room Be Better Without a Sofa? Choosing the Right Sofa for Your Room 6 Reasons to Float a Sofa |
Ideabook updated on June 26, 2012.
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