At a Glance:
The Room with an Angled Fireplace
Living Rooms with Many Entryways
Looking for some awkward living room layout ideas? We’re glad you are here. We know those awkward room layouts are already difficult to furnish. Add in a fireplace, and it’s even more difficult! Luckily, our interior design experts have brought together a list of eight awkward living room layout solutions to consider. Thankfully, it doesn’t take much to furnish these weirdly shaped spaces, and you may already have the best furniture pieces for the space.
By putting the right size of furniture in the living room and styling it the right way, any awkward living room space can be easily transformed to give you the look and flow that you are looking for. Whether you have an L-shaped room, open concept room, tiny living room, or another awkward space, we have got you covered!
The Small Square Room
A small living room with fireplace might not give you much square footage to work with. With one wall containing a fireplace, that’s even less square footage for furniture. Thankfully, there is a way to make the room look larger while also offering a nice sitting area for homeowners and guests.
✅ Solution: Opt for Small Loveseats
There is not much room to play with here, so instead of taking up a lot of floor space with a full-size couch, opt for two small loveseats instead. They can be placed in a way so that they face each other. A small coffee table or ottoman can sit in between, providing a comfortable sitting area.
We Recommend: Homelegance® Conrad Brown Power Double Reclining Loveseat
The Homelegance Double Reclining Loveseat not only offers comfortable seating without taking up too much space, but it also is functional by letting homeowners and guests recline back and relax. Its brown upholstery with tufted back gives off a sleek yet cozy appearance. This is a great furniture piece for those who can’t fit a full-size reclining sofa in awkward living room layout with fireplace yet want all the benefits of having one.
The Room with an Angled Fireplace
Maybe you have an awkward living room layout with corner fireplace, and you are not sure how to furnish it. Do you center your furniture around the fireplace? Do you face your furniture towards the fireplace or not?
✅ Solution: Create a Different Focal Point
Instead of trying to gather your furniture around the angled fireplace, aim to place the furniture around a different focal point. This could be your entertainment area where the TV is or in front of a bright and open window.
The L-Shaped Room
L-shaped living rooms with fireplaces are common in many households. Even so, they can be a bit tricky to furnish depending on the square footage of each space and where the fireplace is located. Typically, the space is divided into two zones: one for dining and one for sitting. The zone with the fireplace is most likely the zone for sitting. Regardless of your awkward L-shaped room layout, there is a solution that can help you furnish the space.
✅Solution: Furnish with an L-shaped Sectional
With an L-shaped sectional, the room can be broken into two different areas (living room and dining room) which helps designate each space. The longer portion of the room will best fit a sectional so hopefully, that is also the part of your room that includes a fireplace. This way you can center your sectional in front of the fireplace, if possible.
Our Recommendation: Luonto® Pint 2-Piece Gray Full Sectional Sleeper
The Luonto Pint Full Sectional Sleeper is a great example of an L-shaped sectional that would fit well in an awkward living room layout with fireplace. This sectional is also functional and can be used in a variety of ways. It opens as a sleeper sofa when needed plus the chaise is a storage chaise so items can be placed inside. This is a great piece for L-shaped living rooms that don’t have a lot of square footage!
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The Open Concept
Open-concept rooms are quite popular and found in most new home builds. Families love them because everyone can see and be around everyone regardless of what main living area they are in. The downfall of open-concept rooms is that they sometimes are more difficult to furnish. There aren’t many walls to separate spaces and distinguish between the dining room and the living room.
✅Solution: Create Zones with Furniture
With console tables, sofas, bookshelves, chairs, and even rugs, room spaces can be furnished in zones. These zones help designate each space and make the whole room flow. With a fireplace, the most common thing to do is create a sitting area in front of the fireplace by facing furniture towards each other in a square-like shape.
We Recommend: Benchcraft® Breville Charcoal Queen Sleeper Sofa
A sleeper sofa like this Benchcraft sofa is a solid furniture piece for helping to designate room spaces and create zones. Not only does it function as a full-size 3-seater couch, but it can also be used as a sleeper sofa. Sounds like a convenient furniture piece to own!
The Round Living Room
A round living room with a fireplace is indeed an awkward space. Everything is curved, and with no straight edges, it can be hard to know how to furnish the space.
✅Solution: Pull Furniture to the Center
Having furniture pulled toward the center of the living room can help the space feel larger. You don’t specifically need a round couch to fit in this space. Rather, you can place chairs and couches in an angled way to meet the roundness of the space. Try to angle the furniture in a way that faces the fireplace, or at least close, if the fireplace is located here.
We Recommend: Classic Home Ivory Krista Swivel Lounge Chair
We did say you didn’t have to buy a round piece of furniture for your round living room, but if you wanted to, there are options! This Classic Home Krista Swivel Lounge Chair would clearly fit a round living room space quite well. Its swivel design allows homeowners and guests to turn and face any part of the room.
Slanted Walls
Slanted walls in the living room can make it difficult to furnish the space because there’s less height to work with. Fortunately, it can be done and still look great!
✅Solution: Low-Seated Furniture
The best solution for furnishing slanted walls is to choose low-seated furniture for the space. Low-seated furniture pieces don’t have as much height to them, so they work well against walls that have low/slanted ceilings. These types of furniture pieces should give you enough flexibility to furnish your room with the fireplace as a focal point, assuming it is located in a convenient spot.
The Tiny Living Room
Have a tiny living room with a fireplace? Maybe you live in a studio apartment, small apartment, or small condo. Regardless, a tiny living room doesn’t give you much square footage to work with, especially if some of that space is being taken by a fireplace.
✅ Solution: Choose Small Furniture Pieces
Large furniture pieces can make a small room feel even smaller. Instead of purchasing full-size seating furniture, opt for small pieces like loveseats, chairs, and even low-seated furniture. Less furniture space results in more floor space, making the overall living room look bigger than it may be.
We Recommend: England Furniture Ezra Swivel Chair
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The England Furniture Ezra Swivel Chair is an example of a small furniture piece that would work well in a tiny living room. Homeowners could place two of these swivel seats next to each other and across from a small loveseat for a comfortable sitting area. Its swivel feature also makes it a convenient seat to place near the center of the room as guests can turn and face other parts of the room when needed.
Living Rooms with Many Entryways
Some living rooms with fireplaces have many entryways, so there aren’t as many available walls to put a sofa or sectional up against. This can stump some homeowners and make them wonder how they can furnish the room in a way that makes sense and is functional.
✅ Solution: Move Furniture to the Center
Instead of focusing on how to fit your furniture pieces against the walls of your living room, consider moving them toward the center of the room. This will open the space around the furniture and create walkways around rather than through. Make sure that when you place your furniture, you are not blocking an entryway in any way. The goal is to make the room flow so that it is clear and easy for guests to walk from one entryway to the other.
From leather sectionals to accent chairs, there are plenty of ways to handle an awkward living room layout with fireplace, and we at BlvdHome would love to help! Not only do we have a large selection to choose from, but our team of interior design experts can help you find a solution that looks stylish, too. Stop by or visit us online to find some inspiration for your living room.
FAQ
How to arrange living room furniture with a fireplace in the corner?
Start by treating the fireplace as a focal point and arrange your seating to highlight it. Angle your sofa or chairs toward the fireplace to create a cozy, inviting space. If you have a TV, consider placing it adjacent to the fireplace for a dual focal point.
How do I fix an awkward living room layout?
Work with the shape of the room by dividing it into functional zones, such as a seating area and a reading nook. Use rugs to define spaces and arrange furniture to guide traffic flow naturally. Don’t be afraid to experiment with floating furniture or unconventional arrangements!
How to arrange furniture when the fireplace is not centered?
Balance is key. Place larger furniture, like a sofa, opposite the fireplace to anchor the space, and fill any uneven areas with chairs, side tables, or decor. Use symmetry with rugs, lighting, or artwork to create a harmonious look even if the fireplace isn’t centered.
Should a TV be placed in a living room with a fireplace?
Yes, but placement matters. Mounting the TV above the fireplace saves space but may not be ideal for viewing height. Alternatively, position the TV to the side of the fireplace and arrange seating to accommodate both focal points.
Where to buy living room furniture near me?
If you’re searching for stylish and functional living room furniture, look no further than BlvdHome! With a wide selection of sofas, sectionals, coffee tables, and more, we’re your one-stop destination for creating the perfect living space. Stop by one of our locations to explore our showroom and find the furniture that fits your style and comfort needs!
Why Trust BlvdHome?
The roots of this family business began as early as the pioneer settlement of Southern Utah. One descendant of those 1861 pioneers was Lester Wittwer. In 1928, he started a trucking business with other family members, delivering homegrown fruits and vegetables to many outlying areas. The story of BlvdHome began in 1974, when Lester’s son Tony decided to venture off into the furniture world - with two full-time employees and a small showroom of only 8,000 square feet. Today, BlvdHome has 4 retail locations with over 160,000 sq. ft. of showroom space, located in St. George, Utah, Hurricane, Utah, Cedar City, Utah, Mesquite, Nevada, and a new Las Vegas store coming soon. With over 230 amazing team members, BlvdHome continues to deliver on a commitment to customer service that started over 90 years ago.
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