IMO sectionals never are great for conversation in any room since everyone is lined up like a kids BD party and only the 2 seats with armrests are comfortable.The pieces you show are IMO mostly uncomfortable or too few seats in any configuration. I guess I would do the layout with at least the sofa look with the 2 armless chairs not perfect but at least some balance in the space IMO blocking entry ways is never good .

I like the arrangment that has the stand alone sofa and two separate chairs. I would place the small table between the two chairs. Maybe you could get a round ottoman to place between all seats so that anyone can put their feet up. Use a tray on it when youd rather use it as a table.

I think a rug with a little

more color could really bring the space together as well. ;)

Have you tried floating the entire sectional out in the center of the room (without a rug for now,) leaving walkways around it, instead of trying to have part of it against a wall? Maybe one of the two loungers would work in the office? I think I'd want the FP/TV on the 84" wall by the dining room, unless the FP is a corner model.

Thank you Cecilia. I appreciate your suggestions. I've had my eye on a few Ruggable rugs for a while, similar color scheme to like what you showed, although my style is more toward world/global. I've got a few Middle Eastern and African textiles throughout the house. And some trinkets from my travels. I'm thinking the next rug will need to be 9x12 since I'm trying to use the whole room, and maybe less geometrical than the current one? I'm also realizing that rug positioning makes a HUGE difference in how the room feels. I've been so tired hauling sectional pieces all week that I've been lazy about positioning the rug, but It makes a world of difference.

Hi Decoenthusiaste. I tried floating it in the center yesterday, but I could only figure out how to fit 3 pieces in that layout. I plan to bring the 4th piece into the house this weekend to fiddle around with it. The other struggle with that is how to get a lamp up close to the sofa for reading. I do like any L shape, since it's so comfortable :) Would you still put the FP/TV on that dining room wall if spaced out from the wall (a bit like my 3rd layout photo, but sofa out from the wall?) I agree with you that my favorite place for FP/TV is on the dining room wall. I just haven't figured out how to incorporate the whole room that way, because that brings all of the attention to that larger section of the room, and ignores section from entrance--dining room.

Here is how I've currently arranged the room, with the 4th piece photoshopped in. The 4th piece could probably also be separated and roated perpendicular to the rest of the sofa. It actually is plenty of seating because it's usually just me and my BF anyway, and at least a sectional can form an L shape which is nice for conversation. My previous sofa only sat 3 people in a row. I never have big gatherings. I mostly just want a comfortable place to watch TV and read, and this sectional fits the bill perfectly. I love it. Just trying to determine the best layout, and whether the 4th piece is useful, or if I should exchange it for a different piece from the model.

I also don't mind semi-blocking the entrance to the study. I'm the only one who uses that room because I work from home, and I'm able to access it through my bedroom, which has another doorway toward the main part of the house. Old house. Old style :)

Cecilia - I suppose if I wanted it to look less clunky, I could exchange the 4th piece for the piece that fits between the R/L Arms, rotate the whole sectional clockwise, and have just one lounge connected as a chaise. Only thing to consider is that the mid piece wouldn't be as flexible to allow for other layouts IMO.

You're absolutely right about this puzzle being exhausting. I have 3 weeks to make my final decision, and it's keeping me awake at night, ha! This is the most cohesive the room has ever looked, so I think I'm on the right path. Thanks for your input, and for the bit about the Ruggable rugs! My BF loves the dog, but gets allergies from him, so I like the idea of being able to wash the rug once in a while to alleviate that. Now I can have a bit of confidence if I go that route :)

Yes, if I were you I would stick to the armless chair as the 4th piece for the flexibility.

I like the arrangement with the photo shopped 4th piece. If you find it is too much in reality, you can always put it in a bedroom or the office. I suggest you look for an arc lamp to put in that corner and arch over the sofa, hanging above a larger metal and glass coffee table.

The fourth piece is unpacked, and I like it :) Ultimate comfort just in time for the cooler months to arrive. Thanks, Cecilia, for helping me feel confident with these pieces

Decoenthusiaste - I LOVE your tips about the lamp and coffee table. I’ll keep my eyes open for some options. I also want to bring some color into the room with a rug, and this is a bit unconventional, but I’m leaning towards a purple rug. 9x12ish, less noticeable pattern in the center, or circular shape in center instead of elongated, and distressed or multicolored to not show the white dog hair immediately ;)

Here are some options I’ve found:

My bedroom is wall-to-wall layered rugs. I like the look, and they really make the room feel cozy during winters, which can be brutal here.

The sectional looks great as you have it! And I have to say that I ADORE both of those rugs!!

I'm all for drama, but wait on the rug until you find the lamp and coffee table. A center medallion may not work with those. Glad you're thinking of a large one to ground the sofa. Sometimes an accent rug just under the coffee table area works well too. You can layer here too.

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