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Becks Shepherd

What's the best position for an armchair in a living room? The 4 expert tips that made me reconsider my layout

White living room with yellow coach, pink chair and two armchairs

Just like a couch, an armchair is one of the most timeless pieces of furniture you can buy for your living room set-up. Especially if it's an accent chair that packs a stylish punch. 

But where do you place your armchair? And how do you ensure you're creating a space that flows? According to Charu Gandhi, founder and director of luxury interior design studio, Elicyon, ‘The first step is identifying the focal point in the room, as this is key to determining how to layout your furniture. 'Is the room designed around socializing?’ she asks. 'Is there a fireplace? Perhaps it’s a room for watching TV? Is there a beautiful piece of joinery? Based on those factors, you should arrange your furniture around what you want to be the main element of the room, whilst grouped together in an inviting, sociable layout.'

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