Sectional couches are one of the most popular pieces of living room furniture. Whether you’re furnishing a 600-square foot condo or a three-story family home, the right sectional will allow you to maximize functionality while ensuring total comfort. Before you can purchase the perfect piece, though, you’ll have to determine how you’re going to arrange it in the available space. 

3 Tips for Placing a Sectional Couch in Your Home 

1. Consider Foot Traffic

It may be tempting to splurge on the biggest sectional possible with the longest chaise available, but you should avoid buying a piece so bulky that it will inevitably block a walkway or doorway. It may look nice when you’re standing outside the room looking in, but after just a few days of climbing over it, you might regret buying such a large piece. 

2. Establish a Focal Point  

Unlike other pieces of living room furniture, sectional couches can overwhelm even the largest spaces. You can combat this issue by establishing a focal point, whether it be the television, the fireplace, or the floor-to-ceiling windows, and centering all the furniture around it, including the couch. 

3. Account for Accent Pieces 

Chances are you’ll want to arrange a coffee table and perhaps even end tables around the couch. Make sure to consider such pieces when measuring the room to determine the couch’s ideal dimensions. Failing to account for them could end up with you purchasing a sectional that leaves no room for accents. 

For high-quality sectionals, and all your other living room furniture needs, turn to Direct Furniture. With showrooms in Foley and Spanish Fort, AL, they’re proud to serve clients throughout Baldwin and Mobile counties, as well as those in the Florida Panhandle. With prompt delivery, easy assembly, and free hauling services, they make it easy to replace all the furniture in every room. To learn more about the living room furniture they carry, visit their website or call (251) 989-2300.