Living room arrangement ideas for awkward spaces

Arranging furniture can be challenging in straightforward spaces but can feel impossible in rooms with awkward shapes and unconventional features. If you add these factors to failing to optimise the layout of your lounge, then it can lead to a cluttered space.

This makes learning how to arrange your living room furniture essential for excellent aesthetics and functionality. Whether you’re dealing with narrow layouts or odd angles, our guide can help you find the right look.

Arranging furniture in narrow living rooms

A simple mistake you can make is pushing the sofa up against the walls of your narrow room. This can actually make the lounge feel tighter.

Instead, place your sofa across the width of the room. This breaks long, thin lines of space, creating the illusion of a wider area. Complete the look by placing a sideboard and lamp behind the sofa to help create a cosy vibe and add storage.

Making the most of small living rooms

You don't want to feel cramped when you chill out. Fortunately, there are a few ways to trick the mind into thinking your room is bigger.

The first way is to utilise colour. Redecorate your walls with hues that make the area look larger. Bright tones like white, pink, light grey or yellow are a great choice and can breathe new life into your home.

Enhancing natural lighting is another simple way to make the most of your small area. Large windows that let plenty of light in, combined with mirrors to reflect it, can make your room feel more spacious. If you do opt for larger windows, consider Hammonds bay window seats for extra style and storage.

Maximising corner spaces

It's easy to forget corners once you've moved your items in, but they should be utilised. Some options include adding storage solutions (like a shelving unit or bookcase), a comfortable chair or injecting vibrance with house plants.

Small lounges with a fireplace may have alcoves, which look problematic on paper. However, there are ideas for living room arrangements that can help you utilise them. These include fitted drawers or a console table on which you can place family photos or ornaments to personalise the space.

Dealing with open floor plans

While open floor plans offer a world of possibilities, they need a careful layout to maximise their appeal. We recommend strategically placing your furnishings for a more intimate and cosy feel.

Putting your chairs and sofas in one area creates a zone dedicated to spending time with others and using an area rug can distinguish the different parts of the home.

Managing oddly shaped living rooms

Not all homes have a consistent shape throughout. Some have irregular walls and unusual angles, which makes finding the right furniture a little more difficult.

We believe embracing your home's uniqueness is the best way to make the most of it, and custom-built items let you do just that.

Ask professionals to craft tailormade sofas, cabinets and more, so you can avoid wasting any space.

Use your walls

Utilising every inch is essential when you're dealing with an awkwardly shaped room. You may focus on filling floor areas and forget your walls are perfect for storage, décor and so much more.

Floating shelves are great for showcasing your favourite ornaments, while mounted cabinets let you store items away to reduce clutter.

Layering your furnishings offers stylish charm and practicality, ensuring you get what you need from the space.

Book a design visit to get expert layout ideas for your awkward living room

Small or odd room shapes shouldn't stop you from creating an area you cherish. Our experts can design fitted solutions and show you how to arrange living room furniture. Book a free design visit today and we'll help you tackle the unique challenges of coordinating a tricky lounge.