Sofas for Snugs: Layout Ideas That Work
The snug layouts that work best keep the seating close together and facing one clear focus, whether that is a television, a fireplace or each other. A corner sofa tucked into the corner of the room makes the most of limited space, a single sofa with a chair opposite suits narrow rooms and two small facing sofas create a sociable space for conversation. In this guide we begin by deciding what your snug is really for, whether films, reading, family time or conversation, because that purpose shapes every layout decision. We then walk through five practical layouts: the corner sofa wrap, the sofa and chair, facing sofas, the window seat snug and the open plan snug zone. You will also find spacing guidelines for tables, walkways and viewing distances, advice on layered lighting, choosing a sofa sized for a small room, building storage into the plan and testing a layout with masking tape before you commit....
