You can place a sofa against a wall, in a corner, facing a window or even backed by a piece of furniture. But the ideal location depends mainly on the configuration of the accommodation, the available surface and the chosen sofa model.
The orientation of the sofa plays a lot on the atmosphere of the living room. Poorly placed, it causes space to lose and hinders traffic. Here are our tips for installing this centerpiece in the room.
What parameters take into account to place your sofa?
The “ideal” position for the sofa depends on several parameters. Besides the areayou must take into account the part and possible architectural elements which force the location of the sofa, like a staircase or a fireplace. THE Dimensions of the seat Also have an influence on the most suitable position, since a monopolized corner sofa necessarily more square meters than a two -seater version. It also happens that the living room combines several functions – the sofa can then take on the role of separator.
Against the wall
Adositing the sofa against a wall remains the most popular option because it allows you to release a large part of the living room. Even if the seat is often the centerpiece, it should not hinder traffic. Installed against the wall, The sofa marries and naturally stretches the lines of architectureleaving all freedom to movements, regardless of the area – as much to say that this option is suitable for small and large salons. The only condition for a successful layout being to choose a sofa model compatible with the dimensions of the wall.
In an angle
We tend to neglect the corners of parts which however represent precious square meters – this is why having the sofa in a corner is perhaps the Best way to optimize the living room. This development not only unclogs traffic, but also wrapped the sofa in a cozy bubble thanks to the two support walls. Above all, it should not be forgotten that the corner sofas have been precisely designed to slip into these usually neglected corners.
In the middle of the room
The growing enthusiasm for the decompartmental parts forces us to rethink the arrangement of the furniture, and in particular that of the sofa. Implanting it in the heart of the volume may seem daring, however, it is a Excellent way to “cut” the stay, in two or three. A sofa with beautiful dimensions easily replaces a partition that would tend to cut the brightness of the room. In this case, the file is exposed to everyone’s eyes and must therefore present no trace of wear.
Faced with windows
If the windows in the living room do not suffer from vis-à-vis, and open onto a wooded garden or snow-capped peaks, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it once installed on the sofa. Slide the seat just in front of the openings allows you tobe at the forefront to savor the viewand its changing colors over the seasons. Better to test the front sofa and choose a model with a height equivalent to that of the windows (the futons will certainly be too low to visualize the outside once seated).
Under a window
The sofa crystallizes many moments of the day: you gladly have to watch TV, read a book, savor a tea or simply chat with friends. Installing it with a window allows you to enjoy the sun’s rays, which light up, but also heat the atmosphere of this relaxation area. It is also recommended to position the sofa under an opening When the brightness of the room leaves something to be desired To reduce the use of artificial lighting as soon as the weather spoils.
Back to a piece of furniture
When the square meters are counted, it is necessary to be ingenuity to allow the various furniture to live in the living room without stifling it. One of the most effective options being to have the sofa against low storage – such as a buffet, a shelf, a row – in order to concentrate the largest elements on a handful of square meters. The furniture in question cannot exceed the height of the backrest, otherwise the sofa visually crushes. A disproportion may indeed break the harmony of the living room.
Under the staircase
In all dwellings, there are unexploited areas that, however, ask only to be invested. The vacant space under the staircase being one of the most beautiful illustrations of this problem. If it overlooks the living room, it may be interesting to slide the sofa there for Draw a particularly cozy relaxation area. Some conditions must however be met to allow the installation of a seat under steps: a sufficient depth for the width of a sofa, an inclination of the staircase of at least 30 degrees in order to avoid head stubborn, the presence of sconces or sockets to illuminate this area often deprived of natural light.
