When the dreaded moment arrives to furnish the home, the best and most fun part to imagine is, in most cases, the living area.
The king of the living room is definitely the sofa. Placing the sofa in the living room isn’t always easy, also because it needs the right position to fully enjoy its comfort.
But where should you place the sofa? Naturally it depends on the type of product, but generally it should be placed at least one metre away from the table, ensuring the right amount of space and, above all, it should always be placed in front of the TV. Unother general rule to follow is not to place the sofa in front of a window, because this would prevent proper visibility of the television, which would be subject to reflections.
In this article we’ll explain how to position the sofa correctly, keeping in mind that a very popular solution is to position the sofa against the wall.
Where to place a corner sofa
Getting into the specifics, one of the sofas that is hardest to position is definitely the corner sofa.
The corner sofa is a really bulky element, even though it is truly comfortable and functional.
In the case of spacious living rooms it’s advisable to place the corner sofa in the middle, in order to highlight the piece and also take up space. In this case it’s also useful for creating “invisible walls”; in fact, thanks to its main feature—the corner—it will create clearly defined areas within the living space without giving up theopen-plan space.
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If, on the other hand, you’re dealing with a modest-sized living room, its place will be in the corner between the walls, so as to create a relaxation area perhaps also adding a coffee table and, of course, the ever-present TV.
Finally, if you have a a small living area, first of all, placing it in the middle is strongly discouraged because it would greatly reduce the living room space. That said, there’s no need to give up a corner sofa, also because are available in various sizes but it’s enough to reduce the distances between the rest of the furniture, or create a relaxation corner as already explained earlier.
Where to place a sofa bed
As for the sofa bed it’s important to have a fairly large living space available specifically to make opening it easier.
Usually the rules stay the same; the only difference is that this type of sofa can be kept either open or closed (according to personal taste or needs).
In the first case, the distance from the TV can be reduced, unless you have a very large living room available (it’s always recommended to leave at least 130 cm between the sofa and the TV), while in the second case the décor should be planned as if you had a normal sofa, always keeping the extension in mind, so you should definitely avoid footrests and side tables.
Where to place sofa and armchairs
Another possible solution is to add to a sofa some armchairs or poufs.
If, for example, we are forced to give up a long sofa this choice is excellent.
Armchairs add a chic touch and a welcoming feeling that few pieces of furniture offer; they can be placed at the side of the sofa, either on the right or the left, or even completely separate from everything else.
With poufs, on the other hand, the atmosphere you create will be more family-oriented, perhaps giving up a bit of elegance but gaining in space saving and versatility.
In fact, the pouf They have various functions: besides being excellent seating, they can also be used as footrests or as an extension of the sofa itself; moreover, they have the fantastic feature of being easy to move without much effort (thanks to the fabric and materials they’re made with).
In short, if your intention is to create a warm, sociable environment, or if you’re used to having lots of people in your home, this option is for you.
Let’s not forget that we can coordinate the décor thanks to matching cushions, sofa and armchairs.
Wall décor behind the sofa
A well-furnished living room, besides having its king, must also have its queen, and in this case it’s the wall we notice straight away when looking at the sofa.
In recent years, millions of combinations have been seen in this field, from the most bizarre to the most predictable.
But how do you decorate the wall behind the sofa?
In this area, there certainly aren’t any written rules or instructions to follow—just tips to keep in mind.
First of all, it’s important that the colour of the the wall matches the sofa and that it truly conveys the soul of the home, so you can add shelves (always being careful not to place overly fragile objects above), a clock, a picture, travel photos, memory photos, or distinctive wallpaper. A trend that’s been very popular in recent years is to create a feature wall with patterns that might remind you of something personal, intimate, familiar, or even a mix of abstract paintings that make the space feel coordinated and relaxing.
Finally, a must-have and always in style is a bookcase, or you can choose to hang groups of shelves, perhaps creating geometric shapes with plants or flowers inside.
That said, this is certainly a very delicate and very subjective topic, but it’s inevitable to say that it’s better if the the wall follows the same style as the home, but above all, that it conveys something of you.
Here are some tips on how to place pictures and shelves behind the sofa.
Sofa and radiator
A topic that’s rarely addressed in the field of living area is the position of the radiators or heaters in relation to the sofa. A wrong arrangement could ruin the sofa fabric or fail to ensure proper heating of the home.
You often see sofas placed in front of radiators—an arguable choice—but in this case, if the radiator is more than 40/50 cm away, the risk of damaging the fabric decreases. In the case of leather sofas this choice is not recommended, as they are much less resistant to heat sources.
The most popular choice is to place the the sofa positioned to the side of the radiator, so that the heat is distributed as well as possible and to avoid fading, wear, and various kinds of damage.
To conclude, it’s only fair to point out that home and living room furnishing is entirely subjective and there are no precise, strict rules.
All these little tips were created to help you feel at home without sacrificing visual impact!
