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250 sq. ft Square Living-room Layout Advice

last year

I am moving into a new home soon. I am working on how to layout the living room space. It is an open room floor plan with the kitchen and dining space.

This is a blank slate. All furniture will be purchased.

It is a square 16’ x 16’ space.

Would like it to be conversational but also an area for TV /movies. So the TV will probably be the focal point.

I am all but settled on the IKEA Finnala line, but undecided on chairs, sofa, loveseat, etc.

I’m thinking two loveseats and two chairs, but not sure if it will work.

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elcieg

last year

If the t v will be the focal point then do it up well. Shopping at IKEA gives you the opportunity to work with a designer there. Bring a decent floor plan/measurments with you.

In the meantime, here is a Besta entertainment design. Put it on the solid wall. Face two loveseats, coffee table and then on the open end of that arrangement put two chairs so they are directly facing the t v.

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Nick Dillon
Original Author
last year
Your recommendations align with what I was envisioning exactly. Thank you. I was worried the space may be a bit too small to pull it off.
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acm
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You could start with just the base section of the Besta, and see how you like that before committing to an overwhelming wall of cabinetry.

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If you wish you had more going on, you can always go back for more sections.
Nick Dillon
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last year
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I am leaning towards this configuration at the moment.
marmiegard_z7b
last year
Who will be sitting there? Family consisting of …? Or friends, extended family ? I understand how loveseats lol compact yet more substantial than chairs , but they’re often inefficient seating except for couples- meaning, 2 unattached guests are often not comfortable side by side on a loveseat. Particularly if have to turn / shift somewhat to see TV. Just something to think about.
Nick Dillon
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Good thoughts. Most of the time it will be me and my two kids. Looking to entertain and have others over from time to time so I will give your points some thought
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Some option for layout
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Or just two angled sofas/love seats
Nick Dillon
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These renderings are fantastic. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
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We considered different layout options for furniture in your space. It seems like a small apartment sized sectional could work or you could look into other layout options. Please look to all of these images of layouts below.
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