I want to upgrade my mom’s small bedroom for her 70th birthday. Currently, she has a full-size bed. I can technically fit a queen-sized bed in her room, but it would take up space. The room measures 119"x132", plus I have to account for the bed frame.

Would I be better off making her full-size bed feel spacious and luxurious by adding good-quality sheets and a nice bed frame?

How do I layout this room with the furniture I have? We recently bought this green chair, it feels too large and awkward in the corner. We originally had the room pulled forward a bit as shown in the photo with no chair (last).

We are hiding a beautiful fireplace. I’d hate to move the TV in front of the window, but it feels like the only way to fit the furniture properly since the room is longer in that direction.

Tried something new for the lobby of my business, I really enjoy the look of layered rugs but for some reason the execution of it looks incredibly uninspiring and messy. Is it possible the red is too overpowering? Is it the cowhide throwing it off?

For context, the focal point will be a gallery wall built around the shelves: plants, hanging art, and pieces leaning on the shelves. I'm worried that making the rugs more of a statement would compete with that wall instead of supporting it.

Any advice is appreciated.

Need some ideas with this living room. I have a couch coming tomorrow which I’m planning on putting on the left side of the wall and I have the dining table and the tv. What do you think I should do with it to make it look good? I can include more pics if need be.

I’m at a loss as to where to put a tv in the living room. Really don’t want to place the tv above the fireplace. The room doesn’t seem to lend itself to having a tv. If it’s placed on the wall opposite the fireplace-any ideas about furniture layout?

Hi everyone!

I'm moving into my first apartment and I'm struggling a bit with how to arrange the furniture in my living room.

Ideally, I'd like to fit a normal-sized L-shaped sofa, a TV on either the left or right wall, and a dining table for 4 people.

A few things to keep in mind:

• All measurements in the floor plan are in meters.

• The only door that needs clearance to open is the middle one leading to the balcony. The other openings are windows.

• The kitchen area is fixed and can't be moved.

• I'd prefer not to sit too far away from the TV. (2-3m max)

• I'd like the room to feel open and comfortable rather than cramped.

I've tried imagining several different layouts, but somehow every arrangement feels a little crowded or awkward, especially when trying to fit both the sofa and dining table without blocking the walking paths. I'm honestly a little clueless when it comes to interior design and making the best use of the available space.

How would you arrange the furniture in this room? Would you put the TV on the left or right wall? And where would you position the sofa and dining table?

I'm also completely open to suggestions for other furniture, storage or alternative layouts that might work better.

Any advice or layout ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I just moved in this space and i'm having trouble deciding how to tie in the fireplace and TV wall. The couch is too far away from the TV now but if I bring it forward it cuts off the fireplace.

I need to get some new furniture but the layout is what is throwing me off.

Just moved in & looking for advice on a bit of a weird floor plan, have a den at the end that’s diagonal to the rest of the living space.

Not sure what kind of couch would fit best and then how to orient a couch + tv in the living room.

Also any advice on overall public space decoration/layout (dining area, living room, and den) would be appreciated :)

Hi all! Please give us any advice you have on how we should place our sectional couch in our new living room. We're not sure if we should place the sectional with the longest side against the windows or along the right-hand side wall. We want to be able to enjoy the view outside (especially the west-facing view from the windows to the left) and watch TV (probably will be mounted on the left-hand side wall), but it's a tight squeeze.

Actual room is the second picture.

The section dimensions are 101" x 69" (last pic).

Also tricky is the air conditioner juts out into the room probably at least another 6 inches if not more.

Thank you!

Our home was made in 1955 and I’d like to revert it back to mid century as much as possible, rather than try to make it something it was never designed to be (i.e. this all white). First pic is current kitchen, second pic is my rough draft vision, last four are inspo pics. So…

-I love the robins egg blue of the midcentury/atomic era
-I peeled back some of the white paint and there’s what appears to be birch(?) so I’d like to change the cabinets back to their original wood.
-Cream/off white quartz countertops seem like the most flexible if I ever what to change the color scheme and are timeless if we want to sell
-terracotta/quarry tile seems the most complimentary to the light countertops, but not married to them
-we have a boob light so I felt a simple Sputnik light was cute but I’m open to suggestions!!

What are your thoughts? Does my vision/proposal look like ass? What changes would you make? Thanks so much!!

Ideally I’d like seating for 6 people. How would you arrange the sofas/chairs in this space? And how would you separate the entranceway from the livingroom?

Dear Interior Design community.

I recently purchased a home that I’m renovating, and I’m looking for ideas on how to make the most of the living room.

I’ll be living there with three friends, so we’d like to make the space cozy and comfortable for spending time together. The room is fairly spacious, but its awkward shape—and the number of walls taken up by doors and the staircase—make it challenging to plan the layout. It also has a high ceiling, and I’m wondering whether there are ways to make good use of that vertical space.

I’ve attached the floor plans, some photos of the room, and an initial layout idea. I’ve reached a bit of a dead end and would appreciate any suggestions.

I’d also love some color ideas. The room was covered in old, glittery wallpaper, which I’ve removed. I’m not sure what to do next: I’d like something more interesting than plain white walls, but the room isn’t especially bright and has no skylights.

Thank you for any advice!

Hii! Just wondering which wall my TV should be placed in the living room, should it be on the wall on the right so that the people sitting on the couch on the left wall can face the dining area where if we're having people over can see each other from the living room to dining room and vice versa?

or should the TV be placed on the left wall so that people in the dining area view the TV from where they are?

Bedroom 1 btw is gunna be the master bedroom if that matters at all. I've heard that people put the TV on the opposite wall of their master bedroom so as shift attention away from the master bedroom? is that a thing? Thank youu

Hi everyone,

I'm considering buying this 1-bedroom apartment as my first home and would love to get some feedback on the layout.

The apartment has:

• 1 bedroom

• 1 bathroom

• Open kitchen / dining / living area

• Balcony

One of my main concerns is making the most of the available space. I work from home several days a week, so I'd like to incorporate a comfortable desk and PC setup without making the apartment feel cramped.

I'm particularly interested in:

• The best location for a home office setup

• Furniture layout suggestions

• Ways to improve circulation and functionality

• Whether the bedroom size feels practical for long-term living

• Any ideas to make the apartment feel larger and more efficient

I've attached the original floor plan and a simple model I created to experiment with furniture placement.

If this were your apartment, how would you arrange the furniture and where would you place the home office?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Hi there. We are struggling to figure out the best way to arrange some furniture for an L shaped dining room and living room area.

I've added the floorplan and tried using IKEA's furniture modeller to figure out sizing. The non-negotiable is the L shaped couch as we already have that and don't want to replace it quite yet. Neither of the two mock ups are quite hitting the spot and we were wondering if anyone had any advice or suggestions?

(Side note: we were thinking one day of knocking the wall through to the kitchen to make the whole space open plan but struggled to figure out how it would all be laid out)

It's annoying because the sliding doors open from the left side and it's right in the middle of the space.

I'm trying to figure out the best layout for my living room

I'd really like to have both a comfortable sofa and a proper dining table, but I'm worried the room might end up feeling too cramped.

The round dining table is 120 cm (47") in diameter, and the sofa is 264 cm (104") long.

This floor plan shows my current idea, but I'm not sure if it's practical.

What's the minimum clearance you'd recommend between the dining table and the walls or sofa. Would you arrange the furniture differently to make the room feel more spacious?

I'd love to hear your thoughts or suggestions!

Hi everyone! We're trying to rethink our living room layout and would love some fresh perspectives before investing in new furniture.
Our living room is 12'× 22'. It's connected to the dining room through a large opening, with the main entrance at one end and two windows along one side, 67” each.
Our biggest issue: The room feels very unbalanced. Most of our furniture is concentrated at one end, making the actual TV/seating area feel crowded, while there's a huge amount of empty space between the entrance and dining room. It feels more like a passageway than a cohesive living space.

How we use the room:
Mostly watching TV, relaxing, and occasionally eating dinner in front of the TV.
Our preferred style is warm, cozy, European/Mediterranean, with character rather than minimalist.

We're open to replacing all the seating furniture.

Layouts we're considering:
Keep the TV where it is: Currently on the 102" wall, with the sectional opposite it, under the windows. We'd replace the sectional with a smaller sofa or a different seating arrangement.

Move the TV to the bottom 152" wall: Float a sofa facing the TV, using its back to separate the living area from the entrance. We like the use of space but aren't comfortable sitting with our backs toward the front door.

TV on the bottom wall, sofa on the 102" wall: This might keep the room more open and allow us to see the entrance, but we're concerned about the diagonal TV viewing angle.

We're also wondering whether the open space should become a small reading area, activity corner, or simply remain open with a better-defined entryway.
Important: We're not considering structural changes. All walls, windows, doors, and openings must stay exactly where they are
Any suggestions are appreciated!

Help! We are configuring our new family room and are deciding on a TV.

The large tape is 65” , smaller is 55”

We want it such that…

1. It doesn’t dominate the room

2. It’s a good viewing experience

3. It could be covered by art in the future

Closest part of couch is 5.5 feet from wall, seated is about 14 feet from wall.

Any thoughts would be great!

I have 8 4-inch Govee recessed lights (800 Lumen), where should I place or space them or do I use less? I am also willing to switch out the bar light for a perimeter light or something.

This room looks oddly dark, reminds me of a garage lol

Room is about 15' 11" x 20' 3"

Hey guys, im going to move in on my own and as an adult male i have no idea what im doing
my place is 3.6X6.0 meters, each tile is 60cms for reference
i came up with this plan but im wondering if there is a better solution
i work and game from home so i need a desk
the kitchen island is a maybe? but it will make the kitchen much more comfortable

also im adding some pics of the real place, everything is gonna go except the current kitchen setup

thanks for the help guys

I'm looking for some advice on how to arrange my living room. I'm trying to decide between two possible layouts, mainly regarding TV placement and seating position.

I've attached a photo of the current living room and two very poorly designed floor plan layouts showing the options I'm considering. The proportions in the layout are not accurate.

Option 1:

• Wall-mounted TV on the wall separating the living room from the kitchen/dining area. I can mount 65" inch TV on this wall.

• Floating shelf underneath the TV.

• Sectional positioned across from the TV (or maybe slightly angled toward the TV)

Option 2:

• TV placed on a console between the two French doors. French doors are almost never used.

• Sectional repositioned to face the TV.

I'm planning to replace the current furniture, including the sofa and other living room pieces, to accommodate whichever layout works best.

I'd really appreciate any suggestions, alternative layouts, or ideas. Thanks!

Hi all! I’m starting over and buying completely new furniture. I’m looking around right now for a new couch and this is the layout I’ve been thinking. I’m not fully committed to any one layout but curious what everyone thinks about the couch idea I have for rn! But please go crazy with suggestions as I haven’t bought anything! Thanks :)

-should add that I would enjoy having a large couch to sprawl out on and having visitors spend the night on

Note: Sorry for the clutter, we moved back in right after.

We asked an interior designer for help with colours. She helped us with the floor and wall colours. Also the style of plastering in the livingroom. We wanted to describe our style as: 60s / 70s / but we also love an English country house colour pop.

What do you think, did she nail it?

I guess basically I'm a single woman without anyone really to help me move. And I am only leasing my apartment for 6 months. I don't want to go through the cost/hassle of buying a couch/hiring movers to bring it up 4 winding narrow stair cases just to have to go through it again 6 months later.

Initially I was thinking a hammock might be a good lightweight alternative, but most stands I am finding are way too big to fit in the room properly without blocking the patio door. I included some to scale diagrams with/without the hammock and also a secondary chair I have as an option

1. Does anyone know any lightweight alternatives to a couch that aren't ugly or uncomfortable (no futons please) Does the hammock work? or do I need to bite the bullet and get a couch?

2. I will not be getting a TV either, so there's no need to design the layout around watching a TV

3. The only other pieces of furniture I have that need to go in this room are a shoe cabinet and a cabinet/shelving unit that folds out into a desk

4. Pretty much have complete freedom over the seating and that's what I would like help with. The shoe cabinet and shelves/desk can be moved anywhere as long as it's still practical

5. pics were taken with a wide angle lens so the room is actually a bit smaller than it appears to be in the pics

Sorry if this is stupid but I really would appreciate any input, thank you! <3