A beige couch faces white frame bay windows in this farmhouse living room with an awkward layout. The couch is accompanied by a two-toned black coffee table. A wooden ladder back chair is seated in front of the windows.
12 Awkward Living Room Layout Ideas for The Trickiest Spaces
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Published: February 21, 2023
Updated: February 14, 2023
12 Awkward Living Room Layout Ideas for The Trickiest Spaces
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February 21, 2023
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There are many clever solutions for arranging furniture in an awkward living room layout. Living rooms with corner fireplaces, bay windows, smaller square footage, or long and rectangular spaces may at first glance appear trickier to decorate. However, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in an awkward living room is not as difficult as it may seem.
In large rectangular living rooms, you can place a coffee table in between two sofas facing each other. You can also balance out awkward angles in the room with a round light fixture or use a sectional sofa to set up seating space in front of corner fireplaces. In smaller spaces, consider an arrangement of armchairs to create a cozy nook perfect for intimate coffee chats. Here are a few ideas to help address any headaches you may have about furnishing your awkward living room.
02 of Spacious Living Room Layout With Gray Area Rug
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This spacious living room next to the dining room features a light gray sofa paired with a two-toned white marble coffee table. The table stands on a gray and white textured diamond rug. White accent chairs are arranged next to the sofa next to a stone corner fireplace and hearth.
03 of Living Room Layout With Awkward Corner Fireplace
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A white slipcovered couch and gray armchairs are arranged in front of an off-white stone corner fireplace in this living room. The couch faces a stained wood rectangular coffee table standing on a white and gray rug.
04 of Two-story Living Room Layout With White Couches
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This gorgeous two-story living room layout features white sofas seated around a stained wood square coffee table. The table stands on a mauve vintage area rug. The sofas are arranged in front of an entryway built next to a stairway with white spindles.
05 of Awkward Living Room Layout Ideas With Gray Armchairs
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This hallway with stained wood flooring leads towards an awkward living room layout featuring gray armchairs. The armchairs are arranged in a circle under a wood pendant light. A wood frame circle mirror is mounted to the light blue wall.
06 of Angular Living Room Layout With White Couch
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A white couch is seated facing a white and wood TV cabinet placed against a gray textured accent wall. The couch is paired with a wooden end table decorated with a white lamp and vase filled with flowers. . A wood bench is placed behind the couch in this cozy space.
07 of Modern Living Room With White Sectional
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A modern white sofa is paired with a round marble and brass coffee table. Brown leather and wood accent chairs are seated facing the table. The table stands on a gray vintage rug in this living room layout.
08 of Long Awkward Living Room Layout Ideas With Drum Coffee Table
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This white board and batten, two-story living room features a white sofa paired with a white-stained wood drum coffee table. The table stands on a gray vintage rug. A light wood cane chair across from the sofa makes the most of a long awkward living room layout.
09 of Rectangular Living Room Layout With Two Gray Couches
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These two gray couches seated opposite each other help balance out an awkward layout in this living room. The couches are paired with a dark-stained wood coffee table. Brown leather accent chairs are arranged next to the couches.
10 of Living Room With Beige Sectional Couch
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A comfy beige sectional couch is paired with a matching ottoman coffee table. The couch faces a wooden bench seated under a white frame window. Balance out any awkward living room angles with a black wagon wheel chandelier.
11 of Rectangular Living Room With Brick Fireplace
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A floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace becomes the focal point in this rectangular living room layout. The fireplace faces a white ottoman with storage placed in front of a brown leather couch. A white and gray rug is laid under the table.
12 of Awkward Living Room Layout With Free-Standing Fireplace
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This awkward living room is styled with orange and gray Halloween decorations and features a gray stone fireplace. Gray armchairs are arranged in front of the fireplace. The chairs are paired with a gray ottoman coffee table standing on a gray shag rug.
