How to Arrange a Loveseat in a Small Square Living Room

Arranging a couch and loveseat in a small, square room may be a decorating challenge. Creating a layout that's functional and aesthetically pleasing without feeling cramped requires a little design forethought. Input your room and furniture measurements into an online virtual room planner to play with a variety of arrangements prior to physically moving the furniture.

Focal Point

Arranging a couch and loveseat around a natural focal point -- fireplace, window, architectural feature -- is aesthetically pleasing. Positioning a Sofa and loveseat in an L-shaped arrangement to face a large window provides an unobstructed view to the outdoors, as well as an open feel. Optimal placement for a couch or loveseat is about 10 feet from a focal point. An optional arrangement includes placing the sofa and loveseat facing each other with a focal point at an open end of the layout. Balance a loveseat's visual weight with the larger sofa by placing a small accent table and lamp at one end of the loveseat.

U-Shaped Arrangement

Creating a U-shaped furniture arrangement requires the inclusion of one or two additional seats. Design a "U" layout by starting with an L-shaped arrangement for your sofa and loveseat. Center a small accent table across from the couch, flanked by two petite accent chairs. This layout provides a U-shaped arrangement, leaving one side open. If you prefer, substitute one slightly larger armchair and accent table for the two petite chairs and smaller table. Even though you lose a seat with this arrangement, you gain a larger, more comfortable chair.

Square

A square seating arrangement provides an intimate conversation space. Position a sofa and loveseat facing each other, with a pair of matching chairs situated opposite each other to form a square-shaped furniture layout. A large, round ottoman placed in the middle of the arrangement provides a convenient tabletop for snacks and drinks. This eliminates the need for additional end tables, keeping a small, square room feeling more spacious and open. It also supplies a place to rest tired feet.