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How To Arrange Furniture With An Open Concept Floor Plan

ByHeather Luckhurst Published on Updated on

Discover helpful design rules on how to arrange furniture with an open concept floor plan.

These design tips will show you how to arrange your furniture in an open concept floor plan layout – the right way  – to create a cohesive arrangement that feels cozy and looks pulled together!

I’m spilling all of my Designer and True Color Expert tips so you can get your furniture layout right!

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The challenges of an open concept home layout

Open concept furniture layout can be tricky!

Whether you have a small open floor plan or a large great room in a large open concept home, it can be difficult to create functional spaces that flow.

Open concept living and dining areas add the additional challenge of arranging several pieces of furniture.

If you have an open concept living room and kitchen you may be trying to figure out how to connect the 2 spaces while creating space to walk and move around.

As a Designer and True Color Expert, I’m sharing my insider secrets to arranging furniture and creating open concept zones that:

  • flow
  • are functional
  • are cohesive
  • connect while still allowing for breathing space and separation

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Why is furniture layout important?

Arranging furniture for a proper layout is so important for function, good movement and dictates how a home looks and feels.

Arrange furniture so that it flows with all pieces and creates a pulled together look.

The arrangement is placed around a focal point in the space….more on that below.

If you love to watch TV and movies you’ll need a living room furniture layout that has the TV as the focal point and accommodates lounging.

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What are the mistakes people make with furniture layout in an open concept floor plan?

  1. The biggest mistake people make is that they spread their furniture out in the spaces without clustering them in groups or zones.
  2. They also don’t use area rugs to define each zone which makes furniture look like a showroom, not a home. Rugs add coziness!
  3. Not decorating the open concept rooms to tie them together with color and with pattern.
  4. Another mistake is to have the wrong sized furniture or too much furniture. It’s important to edit your furniture so that it fits in each space and is purposeful.
  5. Also furniture that’s too small will make an open concept home look empty and cold.
  6. The wrong type of living room seating in the living room space will affect how all the other spaces look and feel. I recently had a client that bought a loveseat and a sofa with a chaise that just didn’t work in her open concept living room- dining room.
  7. If you’ve recently moved into an open concept home odds are that your furniture won’t fit properly. There will be more pathways and doorways that the furniture has to accommodate.

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What are the best furniture pieces for a good furniture arrangement in an open concept home?

1. Open concept living room and dining room ideas

Typically a combination of the following furniture seating best works for an open concept living room setup and a family room design:

  • two sofas and two chairs
  • two large sofas
  • sectional sofa and two chairs
  • 4 comfortable arm chairs

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2. Open concept living room, dining room and kitchen

The best furniture pieces for an open concept kitchen, dining room and living room:

  • a dining table, dining chairs and buffet sideboard, large glass storage cabinet or built in cabinetry (that’s the same as the kitchen cabinetry)
  • optional two host chairs on either side of the sideboard for extra seating during the holidays
  • separate the dining/kitchen space from the living room area with a console table placed at the back of the sofa to define the spaces
  • ensure that kitchen island stools and dining chairs have room to pull out when being used
  • ensure that there is room to walk around furniture pieces with ease without bumping into them

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Supplies to arrange your open concept furniture layout:

Measure your room – length and width

Create your open concept space layout on paper or app

  • Draw your open concept space on graph paper.
  • Make sure to add the fireplace and hearth, all wall and floor outlets, floor and wall vents.
  • Make sure there is 30″ space for walking pathways.
  • If you need help with this we can create a furniture layout plan for you with the right size furniture and spacing!

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How do you arrange furniture in an open floor plan?

1. Find the living room’s focal point

The first step is to locate the focal point in the living room.

The focal point in a living room is the fireplace or TV unit.

A Focal Point Idea for A Living Room With No TV and No Fireplace

For an open concept living space that doesn’t have a fireplace or a TV:

  • arrange your furniture around one large bookcase or an etagere like this (you could also use two bookcases placed side by side or a tall arched cabinet):

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2. Put your largest piece of furniture facing the focal point

The largest piece of furniture is the sofa or sectional.

Place it in the living room so it faces and is centered on the focal point.

3. Arrange the rest of the seating

Then arrange the rest of the seating around the sofa or sectional to create a conversation zone.

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Furniture arrangement ideas for open concept living rooms and great rooms

1. A sofa and two chairs furniture arrangement:

First place the sofa opposite the fireplace and place two chairs, one on each side of the fireplace, and angled so they are facing the sofa and the fireplace.

You can also place the two chairs so they are facing each other.

Another option is to place two chairs side by side and perpendicular to the sofa, to create an L shape with the sofa.

Also you can add two ottomans to create a symmetrical look.

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2. One sofa and 4 chairs furniture arrangement idea

This will create a beautiful balanced living room furniture arrangement:

the sofa faces the fireplace and 4 chairs are placed perpendicular to the sofa.

This creates a beautiful U shape conversation area.

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3. For an open concept living room with two sofas

Place them facing each other and opposite the fireplace.

Add a long rectangular coffee table in between the sofas.

Or add 2 square coffee tables.

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4. Two Sofas and Two Accent Chairs Furniture Arrangement Ideas

  • If you have two sofas they can be placed facing each other and perpendicular to the fireplace.
    • Accent chairs can then be placed facing the fireplace.

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  • Another way to arrange two sofas and two arm chairs is to:
    • place one sofa opposite the fireplace
    • place the second sofa perpendicular to the first sofa to create an L shape
    • then place two chairs to create a U shape conversation area

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5. Open Concept Living Room Layout With A Sectional Sofa Idea

Place a sectional sofa opposite the fireplace with one side facing opposite the fireplace.

You can have the other side along windows like this…..-just make sure you leave 30″ to walk around to close curtains.

An accent chair can be placed angled toward the sectional to create a balanced conversation area.

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6. Open Concept Furniture Arrangement with a Sectional Sofa and 2 Accent Chairs

  • place the sectional opposite the fireplace, or tv unit, with one side facing the fireplace
  • place two accent chairs side by side to create a U shape

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7. Open Concept Living Room and Dining Room Furniture Arrangement Ideas

  • Place the dining table perpendicular to the kitchen island so there is 30″ for walking between the dining furniture and kitchen island stools
  • Place the living room furniture so there is 30″ for walking between the dining furniture and living room furniture
  • Create separate zones by adding a long console table to the back of the living room furniture to separate this space from the dining room

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  • for small open concept homes a banquette dining room nook may be the best layout

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Where To Place The TV In An Open Concept Room?

I recommend the TV be placed above the fireplace in order to streamline the open concept layout.

The TV can be put on a separate TV unit however that will require additional space and can make the living room feel cramped and awkward.

Never place your TV on a TV unit in front of a window, a bookcase or a doorway – yes I’ve seen people actually do that!

You can call an audio visual company for assistance with placing a TV above the fireplace.

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How do you arrange furniture for a cozy, intimate feel?

  • Create a cozy feeling by clustering your furniture together in a conversation arrangement.
  • Adding an area rug that’s large enough so that all the front legs of the furniture sit on the area rug, will add cozy texture and visual softness.
  • Layering ambient and overhead lighting will make an open concept space feel warmer and cozier.
    • Add table lamps, floor lamps and a ceiling pendant/chandelier.
    • This is really important for open concept homes that have tall ceilings!
    • A chandelier or pendant in the correct scale will bring the ceiling down and instantly make it feel more cozy and less cavernous.
  • Placing the lighting on dimmers to create a cozy glow at night is another option.
  • Add an accent color that you love to your open concept spaces
    • repeat it throughout each space at least 3 times to create flow
  • Add real or faux tall trees to each open concept area
    • Trees add a pop of green, add liveliness and texture.
  • Pillows and throw blankets:
    • Layer, layer, layer!
    • Add lots of accent pillows and throw blankets to create coziness
  • Decorative accents:
    • Layer trays, orbs, vases, flowers, decorative boxes and accessories throughout all of your open concept spaces to add a layer of texture and interest that only decor can provide!
  • Drapes/roman blinds:
    • Add window treatments that coordinate with each other to all windows.
      • Textiles are so important for any space!
  • Ceiling beams, planked ceilings, bead board ceilings or coffered ceilings will create coziness as well.
    • These architectural details create beautiful interest for open concept homes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an open concept floor plan?

Open concept is an architectural and interior design term for a floor plan where walls and doors are eliminated between rooms.

It can apply to a home, townhouse, condo or apartment.

Typically 2 or more rooms in a home open onto one another in an open concept design. Instead of each room being separate and having walls enclosing it, open concept rooms open onto each other and become one larger space.

Open concept living room, dining room and kitchen is the common layout style.

A semi open concept home has the dining room as a separate closed room with a regular doorway.

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  1. Heather,

    Can you share where you bought your beautiful blue abstract art print from located in your blush pink and blue room?

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  2. I have an open concept, living room, dining room and kitchen with an island. Not sure how to arrange furniture.

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    1. Hi Teresa – send me an email, I offer online interior design services and create furniture layout plans!

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      1. Can you tell me the cost if I sent you a picture of a room …. To show me best way to set up furniture?

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  3. Hi heather I need help! I’m in the market for new furniture and carpeting I have an L shaped living room and need some help! Thank you , Joanne nowak

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    1. Hi Joanne! I’d love to help you with your living room! Email me at [email protected] and we can discuss the right furniture and carpeting for your L shaped living room layout and my online design services! Have a wonderful day!

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  5. How does this work? I am really struggling with the layout of our rooms and a design solution. We’ve even stumped professionals that have come to our home to help.

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  6. Can you share with me, how to arrange furniture with a corner fireplace, and open concept living room and kitchen/dining room combo?

    Thank you for your help
    Lucinda

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    1. Hello Lucinda! I’d love to help you with your furniture arrangement! Check out my online design services page – tab is in the top menu and send me an email to discuss! 🙂

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  8. Large LR. Rectangular. Fireplace center one wall, across large archway. One far wall large TV. Help arrange
    Thanks

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  10. Hi!

    What should I do if my living room has two focal points: fireplace and TV?

    How do you think we should place our furniture? Or what set of furniture we should buy?

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    1. Hi Maria – Unfortunately I can’t give you design advice without seeing your room and the furniture you have. You can email me for an online furniture layout design consult if you wish! 🙂

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  12. Hi,

    Do you know where the glass pendants and silver chandelier are from in the picture with the white sofa and 2 blue chairs? Thanks.

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  13. Hi,
    I have an open concept living room dining room and kitchen with an island. The front door opens to the center of the open concept. I need help or suggestions to make the three areas flow together.

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  14. This content is very helpful. I have an open concept area but our dining table and entertainment center are in dark walnut. They are pretty far apart. I want to add a gray sofa table, coffee tables (walnut & marble) and other accent furniture, will that work or am I tied to using the same dark wood in everything??

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    1. Hello Vanessa – you can mix wood tones but it has to be done the right way in an open concept home so everything flows and is cohesive.

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  15. I love your website. I desperately need help with furniture arrangement. Our home has an open concept, with a fireplace and TV over the fireplace in the middle of the room. The sofa is 82 inches wide. It is placed in front of the fireplace. We watch alot of TV, what pieces of furniture fits best. Are love seats out of style?

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