How to Arrange Sofas in Square Rooms

Square living rooms look simple to furnish, yet they often end up with furniture pushed against every wall and an empty space in the middle. In this guide, we explain how to arrange sofas in a square room so the layout feels balanced, sociable and easy to move through. We start by identifying the focal point and the main walkways, then work through a series of proven layouts: a corner sofa with a chair, two sofas facing each other, a sofa with a pair of armchairs, and a floating arrangement that pulls seating away from the walls. You will find advice on where to place doors, windows and radiators in your plan, how to choose a sofa size that suits the room, and why a square or round coffee table often works best. We also look at rugs, lighting and storage, common layout mistakes and how to adapt each idea for smaller rooms....