I wouldn't do sofas facing each because it is difficult to see the TV when the sofas are perpendicular to it. I don't like mismatched sofas (just my preference that they match) so I would do 1 sofa and 2 chairs

It would look odd, like 'why are they the same but different colors?'

We have a dark brown/gray leather sofa, an oatmeal suede eames type swivel chair, and a teal velvet easy chair....but all in different styles. We use neutral colors with the teal as the accent color. So yes to color if done right.

It'll be easy and comfortable to watch tv if you're laying down on either sofa. This makes your proposed setup a two person grouping. Maybe younger kids also. One leather and the fabric you've shown seem fine to me because of the different texture involved as well as tones. Another grouping using sofa(s) with chaise and a large ottoman could accommodate more movie goers.

We might suggest looking at other options, as two sofas facing one another can work, however two different colored sofas might be a little too much. If you're getting two sofas, the best layout might be the current one you already have in the space. Otherwise why not try a sofa and two chairs, or a small sectional and a chair, it'll be a lot more versatile.

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Would you all feel differently if the two sofas were different style but still transitional? Dan1888, your are correct that this is a two person grouping that can accomodate 8 people + easily. This accomodates two of us typical lounge with our dog dogs pretty well but also the arrangement is very conversational for game nights. We have two very active dogs which are the reason for not wanting to have two light colored fabric sofas. Maybe we will just have to go with two swivel chairs opposite the sofa and a recliner facing the TV to accomodate second person lounging. Thanks all.

You can search on Houzz photos for "Family Room with two sofas". Most of the photos have 2 sofas that are identical. I prefer having two matching sofas.

Took a bit of scrolling through the photos to find these! If you have to have different sofas, then I think that an "L" layout is better than having them across from each other.

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I think two sofas that are similar shapes and have the same intensity of color might look okay. But a light and dark, which I think you are proposing, would make the room look off balance.

I wouldn’t do two different sofas.

Maybe if one was a print fabric to coordinate with the leather.

Here are some ideas. Before you buy anything, try separating what you have and placing them the way you want, then covering them in sheets or fabric that is the color of what you want to get. See if you like it that way. before you buy.

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