
Small spaces
Choosing seating for a small living room
In a small living room, counting seats is not enough. Consider how people sit, which routes cross the room and how much space the arms and backs occupy.
Layouts and furniture for rooms where every choice takes up space.

In a small living room, counting seats is not enough. Consider how people sit, which routes cross the room and how much space the arms and backs occupy.

A corner can hold a useful desk if it lets you face your work and move the chair. Making use of an awkward space should not require working twisted between two walls.

A storage bench can provide both a seat and somewhere for belongings, but it needs room for both functions. Inspect the opening method before deciding a narrow piece will fit your entrance.