Sectionals are normally big, bulky pieces of furniture, and balancing them within an arrangement could be intimidating. But their size is their strength: Because they tend to dominate the distance and offer the majority of the chairs, they typically don’t have to be accompanied by too many different pieces. The end result is dependent upon a number of variables: the dimensions of this space, the requirements of your situation, your layout preferences and so on. Whether you are deciding how to edit current pieces or researching what to buy along with your own pajamas, below are a few layout suggestions for inspiration.

The key to any effective layout is equilibrium. Putting a single seat across in the shorter end of this sectional strikes that balance.

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Consider facing a seat across from the internal corner of this sectional. Draw imaginary lines in the sectional’s armswhere they meet is ideally where you need to place the seat, as though it’s completing an invisible square. This sectional itself supplies lots of seats; the only opposing seat rounds out the space for optimal dialog.

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If you’ve got a thinner space and it’s the longer end of the sectional that you want to equilibrium, consider facing it with two separate chairs. Using just 1 chair could be visually off-kilter. If you choose two quite minimal chairs, like in this example, you will probably have space to include a coffee table.

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If your sectional is evenly long on either side, you can balance it with 2 quite minimal chairs or one . Set the seat on a diagonal close to the plane of the sectional’s back to keep the layout feeling open.

Susan Jay Design

This is an intriguing design, but it works. If you’ve both a sectional and a two-seater couch, think about placing the couch across in the shorter end of this sectional. The three poufs in front of the coffee table are crucial here: Because the two-seater is longer compared to the shorter end of this sectional, they produce equilibrium.

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If you’ve got a big, open area that is broken up into various places, keep the sight lines open by accessorizing your sectional using a non part of furniture, like a chaise. It balances the arrangement whilst preserving visual openness.

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If a chaise is out of your budget, you can recreate precisely the same idea with backless chairs or chairs.

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If you are operating in a smaller area and need more seating but do not need to block, say, the television, ottomans put across in the lengthwise part is going to do the trick. A coffee table can hide the ottomans when they’re not being used.

Long, narrow spaces can be tricky. Your instinct might have been to put the longer back end of this sectional parallel to the wall across from the fireplace , with the two chairs across in the chaise end. But, grounding the distance with a rug and facing the sectional and the chairs across from each other results in a much airier arrangement.

Nicole Lanteri Design

This shot proves that sectionals can operate in small spaces also. Just make sure you measure carefully! In this example, 1 chair and a little ottoman provide more seating without causing the space to feel overcrowded.

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Have a sizeable space and aren’t certain how to satisfy it? Consider facing two sectionals around from one another. You’ll make a cozy atmosphere with a ton of chairs.

Amy Lau Design

Or, consider making an almost circular seating arrangement with the addition of a sofa and several chairs, organized around a couple of coffee tables. This is a superb set up for entertaining, as it takes advantage of this massive space by making separate areas perfect for conversation.

Lizette Marie Interior Design

Really like the willingness of your big area? Keep it this way by enabling the sectional to fly . It is best to add tables for drinks, books or lamps, but if the sectional supplies enough chairs and you are happy with the look, then feel free to let it be.

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