Living Room Furniture Placement

Do you find yourself squinting to see the television or yelling across the room to have a conversation? Is your back to your beautiful lake view while watching television or enjoying your fireplace? Does your room feel like something is missing or off, but you're not sure what it is?

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Likely, it has to do with your furniture placement in the space and the many focal points in the room. You may have the right amount of furniture, but just need to arrange it differently. Most living rooms have two to three focal points in them; fireplace, television and view. And, they generally have multiple functions going on in them. So, how on earth does one arrange furniture considering all of this?

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The first thing you need to do is ask yourself some questions;

o How many people do I need to seat in the space?
o How do I want the space to function?
o Is television viewing most important? Entertaining? Conversation? Reading?
o What are the main focal points?
o What are the traffic patterns in and out of the space?
o How does the space look when viewing from adjacent areas?

Try floating your furniture in the room around your focal point(s) verses lining your walls with it. This will create your traffic patterns behind your pieces, instead of in front of them. It will get your furniture closer together to create a more intimate seating arrangement and put the visual weight of the room in the center so it's more balanced. This can then possibly open up a corner to tuck a comfy chair and ottoman in for reading or enjoying your view.

If your focal points are split up from one another, consider using swivel chairs verses stationary. These can be a very functional way to take advantage of all of the focal points in a room. If your view is through low windows, consider doing lower backed furniture so it does not obscure your view as much. If you like to put your feet up, consider a large ottoman instead of a coffee table. You can always put a tray on it for entertaining purposes, or use it as an extra seat or two. If you entertain often and need to gain seating during these occasions, try tucking a pair of small ottomans under a console table, or coffee table that can be pulled out when needed for an extra seat. If your furniture is focused around the fireplace and you have a nice large hearth, have some comfy cushions made for it to add seating.

Once your furniture is placed, don't forget about lighting the area with portable lamps. For floating furniture arrangements, it's a must to have a floor outlet or two. This eliminates cords strung across the floor to trip over, or hide under a rug. If you have a basement or crawl space, these can be added after the fact if you don't already have them. Try to balance the light in the space. Locate a lamp at either end of a sofa, or behind it on a console table, and one between two chairs opposing it. Keep in mind that floor lamps can be very functional too, as many of them are adjustable in height and angle and can easily tuck under the edge of a piece of furniture.

Last but not least, a furniture arrangement can be nicely anchored with an area rug. If your furniture is solid in color, consider a colorful patterned rug to tie to your throw pillows and accessories. If your furniture is patterned consider a more muted solid rug. This is also something that you could change out seasonally to create a new look and feel to the space.

Remember not to over fill your space with too much furniture or stuff! A room can get over done quickly and impede the function of it. You can fill those corners and nooks with live plants, accessories or even an extra dining chair to add texture and color. Just remember to measure your space and your furniture before buying, or hire an interior designer to do some space planning for you to maximize your room and budget!

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BEST Dartmouth Leather Tray Ottoman, Black Feature

  • Can?t decide between a coffee table and a large ottoman? This provides the best of both worlds!
  • As much or as little table space/trays as you need
  • We use only the finest bonded leather
  • High quality construction with barely-there feet protect your ottoman and floor
  • Top of ottoman is at the perfect height for almost all chairs and sofas: 19?


BEST Dartmouth Leather Tray Ottoman, Black Overview

Dining in the living room in front of the television has long been a favorite way to enjoy meals, especially, more than likely, for your husband. Those unsightly “TV trays” take away from the beautifully decorated atmosphere that you’ve worked hard to create. If you’ve come close to giving up this battle, the solution is finally here! The Dartmouth Leather Tray Ottoman offers the perfect way to dine away from the table and in stunning style. This ottoman is carefully crafted of high quality bonded leather, which comes in a gorgeous, easy-to-match Black shade that allows that indescribable visual appeal of leather to really shine through. The top of this ottoman, though, is not like any ottoman you have ever seen before. What appear to be four upholstered leather cushions are actually four individual trays! Simply lift one of the four trays, flip it over, and you now have a large (17”x17”) wooden dining tray in a beautiful mahogany shade. The padded leather, that previously was the top of the ottoman, is now a comfortable rest for the tray on your lap. This large (35”x35”), square ottoman is the only way to allow family to dine away from the table without creating an undesirable mess of tacky trays. Plus, the trays are also a great way to just hold glasses or desserts without worrying about placing them on the leather. Simply turn over as many trays as needed (they fit right in place, even when flipped) for the coffee table space you need.



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  • Material: Hand-Woven Rush
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This large square storage ottoman will add a touch of comfort to your contemporary living room or family room. The sleek piece has a plush top cushion that offers a cozy spot to rest your feet, with four lift top segments that reverse to removable trays. Gather around, entertaining friends and family and enjoying snacks and drinks. A spacious enclosed storage area below is great for hiding clutter, with plenty of space for blankets, pillows, and magazines. The smooth base creates a clean look, al covered in the same rich dark brown faux leather. Create a warm and inviting look in your sophisticated home, with this stunning storage ottoman. This group of stylish ottomans offers a functional option for every home. In different shapes, sizes, styles, and fabrics, these ottomans will create a comfortable place to rest your feet, or a cozy extra seat. Convenient storage features and tray tops make for great entertaining, while plush upholstery adds to the sophisticated look of each ottoman. For a simple and stylish completion to your living room, family room, or hallway, add one of these elegant ottomans. Features: Dark Brown Leather-like Vinyl Upholstery Storage Compartment 4 Wood Trays Specifications: 35.5"W x 35.5"D x 18"H



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  • Measures 20"(L) x 15"(W) x 2"(H)
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Cocktail ottomans and ottoman sofa beds are by far among the most versatile furnishings available. Many homeowners are so taken with them that they're actually donating their existing, boring coffee tables to charity and replacing them with multipurpose ottomans. These leg resting, seat giving, item holding ottomans not only offer multifunctional features, but also style and beauty as well. To get the most of these fabulously functioning furnishings, homeowners are adding ever necessary ottoman trays. These trays offer a stable and sturdy resting place for drinks and snacks so that the ottoman below can completely replace the need for a coffee table.

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When it comes to ottoman trays, the easiest type to have is the built in style. What that means is that the top of the ottoman actually lifts off and flips over to reveal a tray on the other side. The top is then fitted into the opening to become a sturdy, strong table with edges that will catch any spills and keep the flooring below squeaky clean. Because of the convenience of the built ins, more and more ottomans are being created with this feature.

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The downward curved ottoman tray is another great seller. It features a molded plastic, wood or metal (or combination of materials) which has curved sides that can either face upward or downward. When the sides are down, they "hug" the ottoman which keeps the try firmly in place. This style tends to run a little more higher in price than a standard style tray.
Photograph ottoman trays are quite popular because they allow homeowners to personalize their trays with photos or drawings or artwork. Some can hold multiple photos and others only one. The photos are protected by a clear glass or plastic covering, much like a photo frame.

The round ottoman tray is made from various materials from plastic to glass and everything in between. Their quite popular and look great on top of a round shaped ottoman but can be used on virtually any shape. Some round trays feature sides that aid in carrying the tray as well as to catch anything that might spill or slip off.

Ottoman trays come in countless designs and in many materials. They're available in every budget range and in every style from ultra modern to traditional. Be sure that you have one for every ottoman in your home and remember that they also make terrifically useful and well received gifts as well.

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  • Some assembly may be required. Please see product details.


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Brown Vinyl Storage Ottoman Coffee Table with Trays
  • Dimension: 42"W 17"D 16.5"H
  • Finish: Dark Brown
  • Material: Leather Like Vinyl
  • Contemporary Leather Like Vinyl Storage Ottomans
  • Item features three flip top trays.
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