How To Design a Living Room With a 2 Seater Sofa

Not every home has room for a free-standing nine or ten-seater sofa. Sure, they look great in the centre of your favourite celebrity home, but it’s probably not an option for you. 

It’s also not needed. Many people will find that high-quality 2 seater sofas are a much better option for their home. You simply need to know how to design your room with a 2 seater sofa and still have it looking fantastic. 

A 2 seater sofa can improve the aesthetic of your living room and your comfort. 

Consider Your Space

In most cases, a 2 seater sofa is the logical choice for small living areas. However, it can also be the right choice for larger spaces. 

When you have less space, a two-seater sofa should be positioned against one of your main walls. The beauty of a two-seater is that you can have a gap between it and the wall on both sides. This will instantly make the room feel larger. 

Equally, if you’re lucky enough to have a large living room, consider placing two or even three two-seater sofas in the room. The exact location will depend on your room size. 

Provided they are not too far apart, set your sofas on two opposing walls looking at each other. It’s a great way to make the focus on conversation. 

For really large spaces you can place three two-seater sofas in a ‘U’ shape. This will encourage conversation, create a cosy seating area, and allow you to do more with the rest of the room. 

Get The Right Style

You have your own opinion on style and that’s fine. However, before you can choose a sofa you need to look at your living room and decide whether you are keeping it as is, or redecorating it. 

Knowing this will help you decide whether you’re better off with a modern two-seater sofa or something a little more traditional. 

In general, the sofa should be a focal point in your room. For this to be the case it needs to be elegant, stylish, and most importantly, high-quality. While patterns are nice, they can limit future options. 

We recommend you choose a plain sofa and make it pop with bold cushion choices. It’s easy to tie it into any colour scheme, even when you redecorate. 

Check Your Lighting

You’ll probably find it advantageous to have good lighting over your sofa. That means, you either need to locate your sofa where there is good lighting, move the lighting, or add floor lamps. 

All are possible, simply consider it before deciding on the position of your sofa.

Don’t Forget It’s Purpose

You’ve thought about colour, material, location, the size of your room, and even the lighting. Don’t forget to think about what you use the sofa for. The layouts mentioned above work for conversation. However, if the main purpose of your living room is to relax with the television, simply position the sofa where you’ll have a great view of the TV. Add a convenient side table and you have your perfect space for relaxing. 

Summing Up

It doesn’t matter how many people use your living room. You’ll often find that one or more two-seater sofas are a better answer. They increase the intimacy and help you make the most of the space available. 

Take a look at the two-seater sofas on offer today: you’ll be spoilt for choice.