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Sectional Placement and Windows?

6 years ago

We just purchased a new sectional and I’m struggling to make it work in our space. I don’t like how it is not centered on the window, but with where the TV is I’m not sure we can rotate it.

Any ideas on how to better balance the room? I’m definitely open to clearing out my daughters toys or adding window treatments, but I would like some guidance on the position of the couch before I start making changes.

Comments (6)

  • 6 years ago

    If you can put a nice looking lamp on the round table, and perhaps get a more substantial end table, this will give more weight and presence to the left end of the couch. Do you need both the colorful stools and the double round coffee table? They are duplicating each others efforts.

    The red throw looks nice. I'd add a bit more red to the room. A couple of red ceramic lamps perhaps?

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Well, you've certainly got yourself a whole lot of couch. ;) I'm not sure you've got any other options, but you can adjust a bit.

    I'd start by pulling your carpet out towards your fireplace, so that the center medallion of the carpet is centered on that drywall strip between your windows. That will help it look less "squashed." Then I'd move the sofa a little closer, so that the middle of the the couch cushion is centered on that window line. After that, don't shove your end table quite so close to the sofa, give it a few inches of breathing room, and put a nice lamp on it. Look for a lamp 28-30" high, anything shorter will look out of proportion.

  • 6 years ago

    We can't see the TV so I'm not sure we know what the focal point is, but I agree with Open House about tweaking the position of things. The sectional is overload enough, so eliminate 2/3 other stuff. I would keep the two stools and then replace all the other tables with a pair of C tables and a floor lamp. Brass would add some bling.


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  • 6 years ago

    Thanks everyone! I’ll definitely play with these ideas. Here are a few more pictures to give you a better context of our space. It is one large open concept living area downstairs with the kitchen and great room connected, with the dining room and entry way separated by pillars.

    Previously our L sectional couch was facing the window, but I lost the war on comfort and decided to bring in something more functional for seating company and our family. The couch is modular and I could make the long side along the window or I could try rotating the couch as our other one was previously, but I worry it would cut off the space too much. Thanks again for all you tips! I definitely agree we need new tables and lighting.

    Thoughts on window treatments, or leave it be?

  • 6 years ago

    It looks like the chaise is a separate piece? If so, I might try rotating the sectional and place the chaise on it's own under the window, kind of angled for tv viewing