Living Room Without A Sofa. You either get a nice big bedroom and a teeny tiny common space—or you luck out and get a decent-sized living area, but make the personal decision to use your space for work, not chill. You can decorate the free space with other decor accents and leave the area open.
Anyway, I can't figure out how to put a sofa and two chairs in the space without it looking weird where my dining room table is. When you put together your living room you probably had an idea of the things you should start with — a sofa, coffee table, TV, rug, end tables, maybe a few lamps. In this living room, the unusual combination of a daybed and two armless.
Modern living room with a stylish gray sofa set with an espresso finished center table set on a classy rug.
I have a small NYC apartment and my living/dining room is V-shaped.
With a little space planning and the right decor you can make the most of even the smallest spaces. Use a Leggy Ottoman If you have a room that has lots of heavy pieces (here we have a large secretary and two skirted upholstered pieces), we like to bring in a leggier piece, like our Clervaux Tufted Ottoman. The chaise acts as a perfect substitute for a sofa, especially in a smaller living room, because it gives you space to fully recline, without being as imposing as a couch.