How to position arm chairs?

Having a sofa and armchair is the most versatile option for smaller living rooms, giving you the opportunity to be more creative and add interest and functionality to your space. You can arrange this setup in many ways, placing the armchair in front of the sofa or to the side to create a right angle, or you can even place two armchairs on either side of the sofa.

Opting for an armchair rather than a second sofa allows you to have more fun with bold patterns and textures and more vibrant colors to really create a statement piece. Plus, since an armchair is easier to move, you can actually use it and change the look of the room more often. For a small room, having a sofa and one or two armchairs will make the space appear larger and create a decent sitting area.

Just like sofas, armchairs are one of the most timeless pieces of furniture you can buy for your living room arrangement. Especially if it's a statement chair that's full of style.

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But where do you put your armchair? How do you ensure you create a flowing space? Charu Gandhi, founder and director of luxury interior design studio Elicyon, said, "The first step is to identify the focal point of the room, as this is key to determining how to arrange the furniture. "The room is designed for socializing ? ' she asks. 'Is there a fireplace? Maybe a TV-watching room? Is there beautiful joinery? Based on these factors, you should arrange your furniture around what you want to be the main element of the room, while also arranging it in a An attractive, sociable layout comes together.

1. Fill in the vacant corners
An armchair can solve all your empty corner woes. In fact, it's the key to making your living room feel less empty. So if you have a spare corner, why not fill it with an armchair? This way, your living room corner can become a dedicated space for rest and relaxation or a comfortable reading nook.

"If your living room is spacious enough, you may want to position the armchair away from other furniture," says Irene Gunter, founder of London interior design firm Gunter & Co. "The chair's intended use will Influence where you place it. If you plan to use it for reading, place it somewhere with plenty of natural light. If you want to use it as a decorative piece, it may be better suited for an alcove.

If space is tight and you're concerned that your latest purchase might not see much use, you might consider opting for a swivel armchair. "This allows you to easily turn towards the sofa or another armchair for a social chat and then turn in the other direction to face the TV," explains Gunter.

2. Place it at an angle to the sofa
"Successful rooms are like little pieces of a dance, so where the armchairs are placed depends on the overall floor plan and the other dancers," explains Charlotte-based interior designer Lisa Sherry.

To help create a stylish seating arrangement, consider placing a living room accent chair at an angle to the sofa, to the right or left, depending on where other elements are placed, such as the TV or the walkway.

Shirley adds, "A great armchair is often the most coveted seat in the room and is the star," says Shirley. "The chair should be easily accessible and act like an invitation to sit down and stay for a while."

3. Sit next to another armchair
What's the only thing better than an armchair? two! Arranging symmetrical armchairs side by side is probably one of the most tried and tested interior design tips in the book, and it works every time.

"The armchair is not meant to be used alone," Shirley tells us. "It's all about creating conversation, connection and community. I love having a great armchair in a room. Many times, two armchairs are better than one. Symmetry in interior design is great Delightful. The great armchair duo invites people to mingle and talk.

4. Side of fireplace
"In the Midwest, we love fireplaces, and I think there's nothing better than an armchair next to a fire," says Julia Miller, founder and creative director of Yond Interiors in Minneapolis.

"If a fireplace isn't available, we always like to create opportunities for conversation," Miller adds. That's why placing an armchair opposite a sofa or another armchair is a good starting point. "Scale and proportion are often one of the most difficult parts of creating a floor plan," Miller explains. "We therefore recommend that you first consider how big your armchair is and where it will best fit in the room."