Ideas & Advice
Living rooms are used on a daily basis in many different ways. Because of that, it's important to choose a furniture layout and design that works for your space. Rectangular living rooms can be freeing to fill with their additional space, but they can also be a challenge for the same reason. That's why we've gathered our best rectangular living room ideas and created guidelines of how to furnish and decorate a rectangle living room.
It's common to place furniture back against walls, but you don't have to do that, especially with modern open concept floor plans. With that in mind, you can arrange your furniture to suit your room's flow and create the perfect conversation space.
Asymmetry is the idea that there are some parallel elements in the room, but they aren't perfectly matched. This living room showcases that design by having two symmetrical sofas but different chairs across from the bench. Playing with different furniture arrangements and asymmetry is a great way to fit your room's unique footprint.
What do you build your living room around? Defining a key focal point (an area where the eye naturally rests) can help you place your furniture. Fireplaces are commonly used as focal points in living rooms of all spaces, but other walls with built-ins or entertainment centers can also serve as focal walls.
Rugs and carpet are commonly used in living rooms to create a more comfortable space. LIke this room, you may fill the entire space with a rectangular area rug to create a cohesive area and ensure that the entire floor is soft and comfortable. Oversized area rugs like a 12x15 or a custom size can accommodate large rectangular living rooms.
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If your room is especially long, you may struggle with spacing out your main furniture throughout the entire room. One solution is to focus your key furniture in one area and use the end(s) of the room for separate areas like a book nook or private conversation corner.
Contemporary living rooms are all about artistry and self expression. You can add contemporary style to your rectangular living room through wall art, color-blocked pillows, and an abstract area rug. Contemporary style is ideal for those who want to express unique flair, and it can work especially well in rectangular living rooms where you may have an unconventional layout or floor plan.
In order to unify your living area and main chairs, it's helpful to place an area rug in the middle of your main furniture. Oftentimes the rug will have some overlap with the furniture, even if that's just the front legs of the furniture resting on the rug. That physical connection helps "anchor" the room and establish a focused conversation space.
Boho style often uses unique textures, materials, and colors to create a personalized statement. SInce this style can be highly eclectic and personal, it works well in rooms with unusual or challenging footprints. If you enjoy self-expression and walking to the beat of your own drum, consider boho style for your rectangular living room.
Beige, cream, and off-white are three popular colors for any modern living room. These hues can convey an air of sophistication and calmness depending on their shading and how they're used with other colors. This living room is a perfect example of how various shades of brown can beautifully fill a rectangular living room.
Warm textures and materials can make your rectangular living room feel more intimate and welcoming. Consider how you can incorporate soft textures and materials through your main furniture along with accents like area rugs, pillows, and blankets.
Creating a cohesive design means intentionally using color and material throughout the entire room. In this case, the color palette is consistent and spread out across the main area of the living room all the way to the entrance with the wall art and window decor. Be sure to consider how colors, themes, and motifs are distributed throughout the entire room.
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Rectangular area rugs are the most popular shape in general, and they can be especially effective in rectangular living rooms. Oftentimes, they run parallel to your longest pieces of furniture, such as a sofa or long side of a sectional. They can also be placed to create a path to a specific area of the room like to a central fireplace.
Even though rectangular rugs are most commonly used in rectangular living rooms, a round circular rug can also complement the room, especially if you are separating a larger room into smaller spaces. Round shapes in general create a softer impression thanks to their lack of rigid corners, so they can make a stiff rectangular room feel more approachable and welcoming.
Rectangular living rooms come in many shapes and sizes, and their uses vary just as much. When you design your living room, it's important to consider how you and your family use the space along with the tone and aesthetic you want to create. Now that you've read our tips and tricks and seen our rectangular living room ideas, you can start to envision your ideal space and create your perfect living room.
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