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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Sara Hesikova

'It makes the room feel more dynamic and considered’ – this sofa positioning tip always comes up when I speak to interior experts

A bright open-plan living room with a white sofa positioned away from walls.

As a Room Decor Editor, I talk to many different interior experts, from interior designers and stylists to sofa buyers and designers, on a regular basis. And there is one sofa positioning advice that comes up time and time again – and that’s moving the sofa away from the wall, even (or especially) in a small space.

Getting the best sofa is only one part of the equation when you’re looking to design your living room in a way that works and also looks and feels like an interior designer has done it. You then need to decorate and arrange the furniture, including the sofa, in a way that works best with your space.

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