The problem I have with sectionals is that despite their large size they don't really seat more than two comfortably (at each end). Any third person is forced to choose the middle. You can seat two in chairs with far less space taken up and each person can choose her or his comfort level in terms of distance from others in the same room. I'd not choose a sectional for that reason alone, although another obvious problem is the limited placement of the large piece. Unless you have a huge room with potential for two or even three separate seating areas you are going to find it difficult to move around.

Thank you for your comment. I do agree with you regarding the limitations of sectionals. I wish I had room for two full couches facing each other - I like the symmetry of that look. Maybe I should stick to the standard couch/love seat combo.

I agree with Aphaea. I'd also add that I think sectionals are great for large families (who like to sit close to each other) or for teenagers in bonus rooms. That sectional I could see four unrelated people sitting at max and two will be swinging their heads back and forth in conversation with the other two;) I like your seating arrangement now. Tired of your furniture? Replace with like or reupholster. Love your use of greenery in your room, btw.!

Avoid loveseats; the bane of good seating arrangements! They seat one person, unless you have courting lovers in the household all the time. Go to a store and sit in the corner of a sectional for 15 minutes. Then move to the middle seat right or left of the corner and do the same. I think you will be convinced that you don't like not having arms to rest on. I think of them as stadium seating where everyone is lined up on a bench. Watch how people sit; they usually leave an empty seat between them on a sofa so they can turn and face each other for conversation. Versatile seating for nearly any situation is a 3-seat sofa and two comfortable armchairs. You don't have TV here, so you could consider two small scale sofas facing each other or a 4-chair grouping in front of the fireplace too. Painter's tape on the floor will help you figure out sizing for your space.