Is it okay to put the sofa not against the wall? How to decorate the sofa if it is not against the wall?

We all know that the sofa is an indispensable piece of furniture in the home. Almost all families have sofas in their homes, especially in the living room. There are many styles of sofas, and different sofas are suitable for different decoration styles. There are also certain skills in placing the sofa, so how to place the sofa without leaning against the wall? Let's take a closer look!

How to place the sofa without leaning against the wall

As an indispensable part of the living room, the layout of the sofa varies. Placing the sofa against the wall is a simple and crude method, which only takes too much effort. The seamless connection between the wall and the sofa makes the space more regular and coordinated. In addition, the sofa can also be placed in the middle of the living room to attract people's attention.

1. Storage rack

The shelf that combines beauty and practicality is the first choice for the living room. Reserve a space of about 250px behind the sofa for the installation of the shelf, put the sundries in the living room on the wall, or place photos and artworks, so that the living room will be full of artistic atmosphere and enhance the overall style.

2. Desk/Bookshelf

The sofa is not just a reception area, but also a place to read books in your spare time. Next to the sofa, a bookshelf or desk is designed to form a simple and generous work area. When you are free, you can just flip through a book and enjoy the quiet time and wander in the sea of ​​books.

3. Bar

Bars seem to rarely appear in living rooms, but with unlimited imagination, bars are everywhere. A small bar can be created in an area of ​​less than 1 square meter. Here, you can chat with friends and relieve your unhappiness.

4. Connect with the restaurant

Due to the limited space in a small apartment, each area is compact and unable to move freely. An open living and dining room can solve the problem of small space and insufficient light. In an open layout, the sofa does not need to be placed against the wall, but can be placed next to the dining table to separate the area for free entry and exit.

Design tips for sofas that don’t lean against the wall

1. Create a “wall”

You can build a low wall to have a partition effect, which will not affect the lighting and provide a backrest for the sofa. If you don't build a wall, you can also use a low cabinet or a bar as a backrest.

2. Leave space for aisle

If the space behind the sofa has other functions, then an aisle can be left behind the sofa for easy access. For example, there is a dining room, piano room, reading room, etc. behind the sofa, leaving space in the middle to separate the areas.

3. Sofa by the window

If there is a large floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, you can place the sofa next to it, so that the light in the living room is very bright and the sense of space is highlighted.

4. Living room becomes study room

If you don’t have a separate study room at home, you can design an open study room in the living room, put a table behind the sofa, and customize a full-wall bookcase to save space and make it stand out.

What are the requirements for placing sofas in the living room?

Generally speaking, the sofa in the living room must be centered and against the wall, which means having a backer, which is what Feng Shui means.

From an aesthetic point of view, it is also better to place it against the wall. The whole room will look much more spacious instead of being scattered and messy.

Then there are lazy sofas, which are more casual and can be placed in a relatively open space, or you can lie down in a corner when you feel comfortable.

There is also the chaise longue. It is better to lie on the side as the chaise longue is in the middle, as it will take up too much space.

Therefore, when buying a sofa, you must measure the size, simulate the placement in your home, and then choose the sofa.