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couch and window dilemma

8 years ago
I’m shopping for a couch and loveseat and am having a hard time with the fact that the loveseat would not be centered to the window in our living room. I’ve included photos of my current sectional as if it were a couch/loveseat - does this look strange or is this typical?

We currently have a sectional, and I would prefer not to have another one. Our living room backs up to our kitchen island, so while I can move slightly further towards the kitchen, I can’t scoot everything out too far (maybe 1 ft further).

I appreciate the feedback!!

Comments (18)

  • 8 years ago

    Could you have the new couch and loveseat facing each other? That's popular way to place seating. Without seeing more of the living room, and what else you have in there, it's hard to say. A nice rug between the two in that arrangement would be a great way to soften the room. Do you have the new pieces picked out?

  • 8 years ago

    Please post two more photos - take one with your back to the windows and take one with your back to the bar stools.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks for the feedback! I’be attached a photo from the kitchen as well as from the window. We have a red rug that would be added (it’s up right now bc potty training my little one!) and will also be decorating with new artwork, coffee table and media center. Just want couches first!

    I love the look of two couches facing each other (and started down that path months ago), but ultimately decided it doesn’t fit our needs for the room. I’ve attached an old photo from that layout as well.
  • 8 years ago
    I’m having another thought of putting loveseat where tv is and leaving window open. Tv would go above fireplace (slightly uncomfortable bc of how high the fireplace is). I feel like this layout opens the space up more and gets me away from the loveseat and window not being centered. The only con is the tv above the fireplace which we’ve been avoiding
  • 8 years ago

    People really don't like sitting in a loveseat with someone else. It's too confining and "close". You're much better with 2 swivel chairs flanking the sofa so everyone is comfortable and also can watch tv if they wish.

  • 8 years ago
    Would you consider the TV beside the fireplace?
  • 8 years ago

    That was my thought also, have a chair flanking the couch on either end instead of the love seat. The room will look less crowded and you'll actually have more seating. However, the TV would have to go over the fireplace, which unfortunately seems like the logical place to put it, unless there is enough space on either side of the fireplace, which there doesn't seem to be. Looking at your overall space, a glass and metal coffee table would make the room look more spacious, and would also show more of the carpet. I hope your new furniture will have more graceful lines and a smaller silhouette to better fit this space.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you for the feedback! I have a couple chairs I’ll try out with the sofa by the window and see how it fits!
    For the coffee table - that’s exactly what we’re looking for (glass / metal / airy).
    Thanks all!
  • 8 years ago

    If the TV has to go above the fireplace, you might want to look at the down-and-out-mount or other similar wall mounts that are height adjustable.
    https://www.dynamicmounting.com/

  • 8 years ago

    Or sofa opposite fireplace, 2 chairs on window side, tv where it is over console?

  • 8 years ago
    Following
  • 8 years ago

    I would keep the TV where it is, but lower. Put a longer sofa under the window with one swivel chair next to it and the fireplace and the other around the base of the stairs. Thin of an ottoman instead of a coffee table so one could out their feet up and still function like a coffee table.

    You could a to scale drawing (1 inch equals 1 foot) with the measurements of the walls openings, door, window and fireplace. Then cut out rectangles the size of furniture you want in the space. Post the drawing for more feedback.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you all for the suggestions! So helpful! I will post pics later once kids are settled.
  • 8 years ago

    I would put tv in corner between window and fireplace at slight angle. It’s up too high and floating in nowhere.

  • 8 years ago
    This is the option with couch and 2 chairs. Thoughts? I’m leaning towards this layout now... any thoughts on a loveseat vs two chairs?

    For the tv, appreciate all the comments... it is in its current location, high on the wall, bc of the kids. It won’t be staying that way. :)

    Thanks!!
  • 8 years ago
    Here’s the photo
  • 8 years ago

    Put the sofa in front of the window facing the TV, pulled a little closer to the fireplace than the loveseat in your original post. Put the two chairs facing the sofa and equal distance from the fireplace. Get a coffee table big enough for all seats to use it.