A large cozy sectional with a warm beige tone and peach accent pillows borders a neutral farmhouse area rug over gray-washed wood floors in an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area. The plaid drapes with a taupe accent color pair well with the pillows accessorizing the sofa.
30 Sectional Living Room Layout Ideas For a Cozy Space
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February 7, 2023
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If you have a compact living space you can find ways to situate a cozy sectional within your living room. Here we will take a look at several examples of small living spaces with different sectional layouts to inspire your living room design.
If you have an open floor plan, consider using a sectional sofa as a transitional border element between your living room and dining area or kitchen. If your living space is framed by walls or a split-level floor plan you can find custom sectional pieces that can be rearranged into several shapes and individual pieces. Also, consider the style and color of this large piece of furniture. Going with neutral colors and materials for a sectional sofa is a great way to ensure that you’ll be able to rotate seasonal decor easily, it can be a great neutral foundation piece within the room that you can build off of.
Take a look through the collection of design examples below to get your living room layout started.
02 of Sectional Living Room Ideas for a Gray, Blue, and White Space
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This gray and white living room is styled with a gray linen sectional and blue patterned accent pillows for a splash of color. Built-in white storage cabinets on either side of the white fireplace are accented with navy blue wall paint overhead.
03 of Gray Sectional Ideas for a Feminine Farmhouse Living Room
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A soft gray upholstered sectional with is decorated with pink velvet and gray and white pinstriped accent pillows for a feminine look. A woven floor pouf sits beside the white glass nesting tables with wood legs along the tufted pale gray and white french country area rug.
04 of Cool Gray Sectional With Studded Arm Rests
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This gray and white living room is decorated with a glamorous, soft gray sectional sofa with studded armrests. A set of gray pom-pom pillows is paired with white bohemian textured pillows and a white tassel throw. A glass coffee table is placed over a French country area rug.
05 of U-shaped Sectional Ideas for a Cozy Farmhouse Living Room
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This white U-shaped sectional sofa creates a great seating space in this holiday farmhouse living area. It is the perfect shade to switch out seasonal décor, like the red and white accent pillows, plaid area rug, and berry wreath along the window as seen in this home.
06 of Neutral Sectional Sofa Ideas for a Minimalist Living Room
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A warm neutral living room is decorated modestly with a set of wall-hanging baskets and a wood coffee table over a patterned area rug. A white linen sectional sofa is positioned along the wall between two windows with white drapes.
07 of Neutral Sectional Living Room Ideas
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A beige sectional with studded arms is paired with an upholstered storage ottoman and a neutral gray and white farmhouse area rug. A wood end table stands on one end of the sectional, and a potted ficus tree stands beside the other.
08 of Large L-shaped Sectional for a Neutral Living Room
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This L-shaped sectional sofa has a creamy white color that coordinates well with the underlying French country area rug with black accents. Black plaid, cream, and leather accent pillows are placed along the sofa. A brown coffee table and poufs are situated in the center of the space.
09 of Small Living Room Sectional Ideas
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This cozy, neutral living room is blended into the dining and kitchen space in an open-concept floor plan. The U-shaped linen sectional creates the perfect divider between the dining and living areas. Silver and taupe accent pillows pair well with the tufted upholstered wood ottoman.
10 of White Couch Living Room Sitting Area for Neutral Space
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A white sectional couch frames a light brown area rug in this vaulted living room. An ottoman is centered on the rug facing the white couch. White cabinets and walls harmonize with the sitting area, providing balance. Light wood flooring runs throughout.
11 of U-shaped Sectional Inspiration for a Neutral Living Room
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A beige linen sectional sofa with a U-shape and detachable cushions borders a split-level living area with wainscoting walls perfectly. A taupe textured area rug beneath accentuates the brown colors of the accent pillows and wood coffee table.
12 of Charcoal Gray Sectional With a Chaise Lounge
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This charcoal gray sectional is equipped with a soft chaise lounge and padded neck rests. A set of white, tan, and gray accent pillows are spaced over the sofa. A white plaid upholstered ottoman holds a wicker serving tray and brown throw blanket beside a wood footstool.
13 of Gray Sectional Ideas for a Farmhouse Living Room
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A mid-sized gray sectional serves as a cozy barrier between the living space and kitchen in this home. A gray patterned farmhouse area rug is positioned beneath the sofa, while a white tassel throw is draped over the center cushions for a lovely gray and white neutral look.
14 of Beige Sectional Ideas for a Cozy Living Room
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A cozy holiday living room is furnished with a soft beige sectional that separates the living and dining area with a console table and two wood lamps. An ottoman with a white slipcover holding a wood tray of holiday décor matches the white accent pillows placed along the sectional.
15 of Sectional Ideas for a Modern Bohemian Living Room
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A minimalist living space is smartly decorated with a solid gray rectangular coffee table, an angular wood armchair, and a gray-blue sectional sofa with blue and gray accent pillows. Plumes of beige pampas grass and bright indoor tree green foliage add splashes of natural color to the neutral space.
16 of White Sectional Living Room Ideas With Farmhouse Décor
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A bright white living room with warm wood flooring is furnished with a white cotton sectional and coffee table over a white and gray farmhouse area rug. An antique chandelier hangs over the center of the space, and floating shelves with mason jars line the wall over the window.
17 of French Country Living Room With a White Sectional Sofa
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An intricately patterned blue and white French country area rug is placed beneath a white linen sectional sofa with cream, brown, gray, and blue accent pillows. A wood-legged upholstered ottoman with a blue tassel throw is decorated with a wicker serving tray holding a white vase of baby’s breath.
18 of Cream Sectional Living Room with Photo Wall
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A cream sectional with a green accent pillow is placed in this living room across two adjoining walls. The circular wood coffee table is positioned on top of a vintage rug. The black and white photo wall includes three black-framed pictures.
19 of Neutral Sectional Ideas for a Colorful Living Room
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A living room with blue and red accent décor is furnished with a sectional in a shade of off-white. It is paired with a black plaid tassel throw and a circular wood coffee table that has been painted black and decorated with a serving tray, fir stems, and candles.
20 of Sectional Ideas for a Minimalist White Living Room
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A white linen sectional is modestly decorated for the fall with white and orange accent pillows. A shaggy white area is set beneath the sectional along a pale oak wood floor with a round white coffee table holding additional orange fall décor.
21 of White Sectional Ideas for a Bright, Neutral Living Room
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Warm wood flooring, armchairs, a desk, and a coffee table are contrasted with a bright white sectional sofa positioned over a white and black patterned area rug with tassels. White and black accent pillows are placed along the sofa to accentuate the neutral color palette.
22 of Grey Sectional With Puce Accent Décor
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A grey sectional is decorated with puce fall accents like the throw blanket, florals, and plaid accent pillow. The taupe-painted walls coordinate well with the stone tile flooring and the neutral french country area rug beneath the modern steel-legged coffee table.
23 of Seasonal Red Accent Living Room Décor
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Red accent pillows provide a vibrant touch to a gray living room sectional. Plaid pillows occupy upholstered chairs on either side of potted pine trees. Red and plaid elements are placed throughout the room joining a collection of Christmas décor.
24 of Taupe Sectional With Studded Upholstery
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This open farmhouse living room has a studded taupe sectional situated around a wood coffee table with drawers and a tray of red and white flowers. Matching red and white accent pillows are placed along the sofa with taupe cable knit throws.
25 of Beige Sectional Ideas With Lumbar Support
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This low-back beige sectional has matching lumbar support pillows for each cushion. A set of black plaid and striped accent pillows are paired with it. A wood coffee table with black hairpin legs is situated within the L-shaped sectional over a farmhouse beige and gray rug.
26 of Farmhouse Living Room Sectional Ideas
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A white sectional with black and white striped accent pillows stands over a blue and white textured farmhouse area rug layered over a jute area rug. A round wood coffee table with steel black legs is styled with a wood serving tray holding red flowers in a glass vase.
27 of Stained Wood Floor Shelf Coffee Table
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A ceiling fan hangs above a stained wood floor shelf coffee table with a white sectional sofa on a gray and white patterned area rug. Facing the table is a gray arm chair with wooden legs.
28 of Neutral Sectional Inspiration for a Farmhouse Living Room
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A warm taupe sectional sofa spans the left side of this warm farmhouse living area with a reclaimed wood console table set behind. Several fir trees decorate the space for the holidays, along with vintage shutters, wood blanket ladders, and industrial pendant lights.
29 of Cozy Sectional Ideas for Small Living Rooms
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A white sectional is tucked against a white shiplap wall in this farmhouse living area. A vintage metal chandelier hangs over a repurposed wood cart coffee table and a French country area rug. Hollow wood frames with baskets of eucalyptus stems hang on either side of a chalkboard sign.
30 of Gray and White Living Room Sectional Ideas
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Soft gray wall paint and white crown molding set the tone for a gray and white farmhouse living room with a cozy grey sectional and white accent pillows. An upholstered white storage ottoman sits on a shag area rug. Emerald green pillows add a rich splash of color.
