Family room is usually a central area of family member socialization. Your gathering place for watching movies or playing games, to make your family members more familiar. Therefore, the way you arrange your family room furniture can determine how you enjoy space.

To create an intimate atmosphere in your family room area, focus the action around your coffee table. Arranging your seat in a friendly “U” around the coffee table to allows everyone to face each other and rest comfortably. Coffee tables can make blankets and board games easily accessible without breaking up your space. Arrange the sofa along your coffee table, then pull two soft chairs on the other side. Unless the room is very small, try not to push your seat against the wall. Leaving space behind your furniture will make walking through your living room easier.

Whether you have carpet or hardwood, the focus area carpet helps unify the overall design of the room. Make sure the carpet is the right size for your space. Often, this means make sure that the seat overlaps with the carpet at least halfway. You can use your favorite colors on the carpet to put accented items, throw pillows, or other decorations in the room.

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