Long Narrow Living Room Inspiration: Sofa Sets That Maximise Every Inch

Long narrow living rooms are common in UK homes, particularly Victorian and Edwardian terraces where two reception rooms have been knocked through, and they can be tricky to furnish. The most effective approach is to divide the space into zones, choose a sofa set with a slim profile and avoid lining every piece up against the long walls, which only exaggerates the tunnel effect. In this guide we share practical inspiration for making the most of every inch, from floating a sofa in the middle of the room and using the back of it to create a walkway, to pairing a sofa with armchairs rather than a second large sofa. We cover which sofa shapes and set combinations suit narrow rooms best, how to plan circulation, where to place the TV and the role of console tables, rugs, mirrors and lighting in making the room feel wider, warmer and far more usable day to day....