8ft(w) x 10ft(L) living room. would love more seating.
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kaylint
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI agree with Aunt Thelma - first thing I thought was a sectional, as well. And I would consider even a U shape - but it would have to be a partial U (i.e. one side having shorter chaise part) and measured very carefully for your space.
Or something like this.
I think 2 sofas parallel would make the space pretty cramped, and it would also be hard to watch tv, as has been mentioned.
If you don't need seating all the time - you could consider folding chairs, of course - and there are many nice styles for that. But, for additional, fixed seating in your space, as well as a more streamlined look - a sectional, measured well for the space, would be your best bet, I think.
If you are measuring out pieces, yourself - using painters' tape on the floor can help you to get a better idea of how any pieces you are considering will fit and work in your space.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoJust revising: I looked at your space again, and I would not do a U. No chaise on other part - just an L - but with seating that would extend on other wall. I wouldn't just do a sofa with chaise; sofa with chaise offers a space for someone to stretch out - but not really much additional seating. And if you decide to use a sectional, you can always keep folding chairs on hand for additional seating, as well.
Just some examples below. Again, would have to be measured very well for your space. Last thing you want is an oversized, overstuffed monstrosity in your space - because that defeats the whole purpose. But if it's done right - a sectional could be fabulous for your space.
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