20 Living Room Seating Options & Ideas

Add twice the comfy seating and twice the style to your living room with a pair of matching sofas. Designer Erica Bryen outfits this airy sitting room with a pair of bright white sofas facing each other, poised for fireside conversation.

Put that underutilized corner of your living room to use with a plush chaise longue paired with a stylish floor lamp. The luxurious longue is fit for one (or two!) and creates a prime spot for you to unwind with wine and a page turner at the end of each day. Follow designer Marcus Mohon’s lead and pair your chaise with a handy accent table and a lush, potted plant.

The designers at North Folk Design Co. marry style and function with this expansive and elegant sectional sofa. Use a roomy sectional or modular sofa in your living room to enjoy entertaining and ample lounging for the entire family. Working with a small space? Swap your collection of pint-sized furnishings for a single apartment-sized sectional sofa and circular coffee table. Consolidating your seating to a single sofa will decrease the visual clutter in your tight quarters and create an illusion of a larger space.

Classic roll armchairs are always a safe bet for bringing both comfort and sophistication to your sitting room. Interior designer Connie Vernich nestles a pair of upholstered armchairs by the fire, adding a touch of symmetry and softness to the otherwise moody formal living room design.