How to Arrange a Sectional Sofa in a Small Room

Small Living Room Sectional Layout Ideas

Before you buy a new sectional, it's important to measure it up, check your space, and play around with your floor plan and various layout ideas.

Here are five practical and great ways to arrange a sectional sofa in a small furniture space.

Corner Placement

Placing a sectional sofa in the corner of a room is an excellent way to maximize a smaller living space. By placing your sofa against the wall directly in the corner of your room you'll open up the area in your living room.

This layout will also make it a breeze to get around the room as it won't block the flow of the whole room.

With this placement, you could still add a beautiful coffee table and some extra chairs, and you will have enough seating options and a good amount of space to live in comfortably — even in a studio apartment.

This l-shaped sectional sofa is relatively big fits wonderfully in the room due to its corner placement. The round coffee table also opens up more room due to the curved edges.

Focus of Attention

L-shaped sectionals can also be positioned in the middle of a room and act as the focal point. This placement is great in a studio apartment and open concept spaces. The sofa acts as a divider and section of your living room, creating the idea of various rooms in one.

The key is not to enclose the sofa with any other furniture; you are creating an open concept space, so you need to keep the open feel. You can use this placement to anchor a space, there will still be a natural flow, and it will look amazing.

This sectional sofa is the focal point in this living space since it is in the middle of the room; you'll want to get one of the best sectional sofas to make your small living room look fantastic!

Against The Window

Another great placement is against the window. This brings in natural light and creates an expansive illusion, making your small space look bigger! It also provides a stunning background and great views of the outside world.

With open curtains, this placement could look beautiful. It uses the space in the room well and does not break up the flow. You could also add throw pillows and rugs to complement your sectional sofa and decorate the living room.

This placement also works well with big and smaller windows, as you can use the sofa to cover wall sections. You also need to work with the light, as you do not want to place your sofa in a spot with an uncomfortable amount of light.

It would help if you were fairly selective with the sofa you want as some of them may discolor or wear much faster when placed in direct sunlight.

Across from a Window

Alternatively, you could place the sofa directly across your window wall, so your direct view will be your garden or the city. This is a great idea if you have large windows. It creates the idea of more space and also brings in tons of natural light.

However, this may be challenging if your windows get direct sunlight, as sitting on the sofa with the sun in your eyes won't be very comfortable, so it is best to work with the space you have.

A sectional sofa would be fantastic across from a window that gets the morning sun, it could be the perfect place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, and it won't be too hot.

As a Divider

In a small living room, the sectional sofa could be placed in the center of the room and be used as a divider. If your house is open plan, the long side of the sofa could break up the space between your living space and kitchen, living room, and dining room.

This placement almost creates two rooms in one. The long side is a divider between the dining area and the living room. You can also look at some other sectional living room ideas for more inspiration!

Dividers are great in a smaller space, but ensure that you choose a sofa with a chaise of the appropriate length. If the chaise is too long, it could make your space more cluttered, and close it off. And if it is too short, it likely won't serve as much of a divider.

Which Sofa Is Best For A Small Living Room?

When it comes to figuring out how to arrange a sectional sofa in a small room, the most important aspect to consider is the sectional itself.

Finding the right sectional for a smaller living room is no easy task. There are loads of options that will freshen up and transform your space, but it's hard to know exactly which sectional you should go for.

Some of our favorite sectionals for a small room include:

Check out our video review of the Burrow Field Sofa in a 600 square foot living room below:

For more options, check out the below articles featuring our best picks for small rooms:

Final Thoughts

Many people believe that small living rooms and small spaces are restrictive, but you can get creative with your layout and make your dream furniture work with some careful planning. It doesn't matter how your room is shaped, with some tactical planning, you could add a sectional sofa if you want to.