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How do I lay out my furniture in my awkward family room?

27 days ago

We really want a sofa with a chaise but I am really struggling with layout becase the room is long and narrow. The room is 237" x 178"


Comments (12)

  • 27 days ago
    last modified: 27 days ago

    It the black box a TV? Is there a view or patio through the double door? Where do the other doors lead?

  • PRO
    27 days ago

    yes black is the tv, sliding doors go to outdoor patio, pocket door next to tv goes to mudroom and pocket door on nearest wall goes to dining room

  • 27 days ago

    Sectional along the big wall with one side facing the patio andnthe other side facing the TV Game table between sectional back and dining room. A nice console or bench or dresser or sideboard under the TV.

  • 26 days ago

    I would agree, sectional facing the TV wall, the chaise part along the big wall.

    Do you want suggestions on furniture pieces like coffee table, rug, side board etc. ?

  • PRO
    26 days ago


    do you think this layout works?

  • 26 days ago

    Yes that looks good. You’ll have to play around with that accent chair by the door and see if it is in the way…

  • 26 days ago

    Don't do the chaise. It anchors you down to only one way of arranging things. It also limits seating if you have guests.

    Get a nice upholstered ottoman as a coffee table if you want to put your feet up or look at streamlined reclining sofas (NOT THE BIG PUFFY ONES!).

    We have this sofa from Bracci in our family room. Streamlined when closed and all the seats recline. Lots of color choices for leather or suede. Pet/family friendly.


  • PRO
    26 days ago
    last modified: 26 days ago



    Good grief, and No Please? Move the TV!

    You will have plenty of room to get to patio and dining. You have room for a 10 foot long sofa! with a generous 36" x 30 ottoman which is a moveable object, same effect as a chaise!. Please...

    DON'T marry yourself to a corner /w/sectional. or chaise

    Give the room a center, no need for glare on the tv, don't forget lighting, lamps on 30" side tables, a 10' x 14' rug!, a coffee table everyone can reach! Storage beneath a tv etc. ART!! too. A welcoming room is "more" than a sectional and tv......or any couch and a tv..

    It should invite you to linger.



    NO NO down here. Sorry but don't. Just, don't do that. : (



  • PRO
    26 days ago

    Your drawing isnt accurate though, my sliders are 144” leaving only 81 inches

  • PRO
    26 days ago

    Okied dokie!!sorry still WOULD relocate the tv.....






  • PRO
    23 days ago

    "Your drawing isn't accurate though, my sliders are 144” leaving only 81 inches"

    It wasn't "accurate" the first time......

    because you had no dimensions on doors and windows/slider, within the blank box dimension of width and length.

    I took the time to re do sketch.......still with no sectional.


    Accurate/informative advice and solutions come only from accurate and complete input.

    My guess? OP buys a sectional anyway : ) I'd bet lunch on that.

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