In our layout guides series you ll find layout solutions for rooms of all shapes and sizes this week we set out to find two design solutions for a long narrow living room layout with the added challenge of a fireplace.
Furniture layouts for long narrow living rooms.
I put this layout together with my parent s living room in mind.
In a room like this floating a sofa in the middle of the room with two chairs and a round coffee table actually made the room feel larger.
So many people are quick to place their furniture against a wall or in the corner of a room but that s not always the best arrangement.
One of the main difficulties in arranging furniture for a long narrow room is where to have people walk through.
Frederick design stefano dorata.
The number one thing to avoid is sending your foot traffic between a seating piece and the coffee table in front of it.
A 12 x 24 narrow living room that gets lots of light and is the main spot for relaxing and entertaining.
Narrow living room layout ideas the space.
Rustic southwestern the challenge.
Maximizing the small and narrow space to accommodate a comfortable sofa for lounging and watching tv.
If you caught my last post like this i shared some ideas for large living rooms but this time let s take a look at long and narrow ones think new york city san francisco style apartments condos and townhomes.
Use the table or cabinet as a desk for a small home office zone.
A long narrow living room with a fireplace the style.
Place a sofa perpendicular in the room and put a console table or short cabinet against its back.
I m back at it sharing some more furniture layout ideas and floor plans.