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anna_fulton79

Need help with living room layout/furniture purchases

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

We recently moved into a new house and are looking to buy new furniture for the space (not to mention I have been waiting for the right time to convince my husband to sell the enormous ugly sectional he bought before we met). I am having trouble deciding whether to buy 1 or 2 sofas, or a sectional, or some other combination of furniture. We are only 2 adults (may be trying for a baby in the next year or so), and it's important to us to have a comfortable gathering space for conversations and games with a few friends.

Based on the layout of the room, which is open concept with the kitchen, I have considered placing a sofa facing the fireplace, along with 2 accent chairs; or doing 2 sofas with the second along the wall. But there seem to be endless other options. We will be mounting the TV over the fireplace, and it's important to us to be able to comfortably watch TV.

Here is a photo of the space with our existing furniture, and some layout options I have considered. Please note that we have already ordered a 9x12 rug to better fit the space :) Any advice appreciated!






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  • 3 years ago

    Keep in mind that you are thinking of starting a family in the next year.


    You may want to consider holding off on a coffee table and having several end tables so you can place a play mat down in the center of the room and have a place to set bottles etc. and baby monitor next to you. Leave space for a baby swing and a play pen to be later exchanged for cube storage for toys.


    I may consider placing the TV on the wall flanking the chaise portion of your sofa with something under it that can be later used for toy storage. A TV over the fireplace is pretty high for toddlers to watch. Just thinking of the baby shark video and my niece interacting with it - dancing, running and hiding, celebrating when she is safe . . . and all the other learning programs that she loves watching and interacting with while watching.


    Maybe visit a few friends with babies and toddlers and find out what works for them before making any final decisions.


    I like the idea of a sofa and two chairs because it is more flexible.

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