Every room needs an anchor, and in the family room, the best choice is to make the sofa take center stage.
Sofas are typically the largest item in a room and used properly will set the stage for what happens next. Modular and sectional styles remain popular choices, they can shape and dictate layout, define a zone and showcase a room to ensure a space is maximized.
Looking to anchor your space with the right sofa? Here are some top tips.
Choose sofas first
Most people choose a sofa last, but it is critical to choose the sofa first and then build your room around it.
Use sofas to define layout
In an open floor plan, a sectional or modular sofa can be used to define a space and dictate a cohesive floor plan.
Consider floating
Anchoring a space doesn’t always mean pushing the sofa against the wall. In a larger room, floating a sectional sofa in a room can often help define a furniture floor plan.
Scale matters
Choosing a sofa of the appropriate size and scale is critical. Modular and sectional sofa styles help fill a space and work especially well in large rooms.
Embrace the flexibility of modular
Modular sofas allow for the most flexibility. They allow you to arrange in different ways, to add and subtract modular sections as needed.
Consider organic or curved shapes
These days sofas don’t just have to be boxy or squared. Curved sofas and sofas in organic shapes are on trend. Curved shapes can often allow a space to feel open and airy.