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{"id":1021,"date":"2021-10-18T19:26:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T19:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=1021"},"modified":"2021-10-18T19:26:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T19:26:06","slug":"how-to-arrange-the-living-room-for-entertaining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/18\/how-to-arrange-the-living-room-for-entertaining\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Arrange The Living Room For Entertaining"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/livingroom.inc\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1022\" src=\"http:\/\/grossmanfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2021\/10\/how-to-arrange-the-living-room-for-entertaining.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1305\" height=\"979\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From celebrating the holidays with family and friends to hosting the next big movie watch party, it\u2019s important to make sure that your living room is set up in a way that\u2019s conducive to entertaining. You can easily move things around to make this part of your home more functional and welcoming for your guests. No matter how large or small your living space might be, read on to discover how to arrange the living room for entertaining, so you can enjoy this part of your home during any occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Create a Clear Path<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you have people over, you want to make sure that they can easily move around the room. Move <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/living-room\/sofas\/room-type.aspx\">sofas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/living-room\/chairs\/room-type.aspx\">chairs<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/living-room\/tables\/room-type.aspx\">tables<\/a> out of the way to designate a single walking path that leads in and out of the living room. This simple tip will keep people from bumping into each other or creating a traffic jam. You can place two console tables across from each other or use the sofa as a \u201cblockade\u201d to create a walking lane into the space. The key is to arrange everything so it\u2019s easy for your guests to move around without feeling cluttered or cramped.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep Keep Things Close Together<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When thinking about how to arrange the living room for entertaining, you want to create a sense of togetherness and intimacy. Avoid arranging your furniture so far apart that people feel like they need to shout across the room at each other won\u2019t encourage conversations. Try to place a few chairs and a coffee table closely together for a nice conversation area. This doesn\u2019t mean that your furniture needs to be crowded or right on top of each other. Instead, just arrange the space so that all of the seating is nestled neatly near each other rather than against the wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use Rugs to Define the Space<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your living room is large or you have the space for multiple seating areas, be sure to use area rugs to your advantage. Not only do rugs add color and softness to your living room, but they do an amazing job of defining separate spaces. Place one area rug under the coffee table and sofa, and another underneath accent chairs and end tables in a different part of the room. Rugs are also excellent if you have an open floor plan since they can help to define designated areas for dining versus areas for casual conversation and relaxing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gather Around a Focal Point<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another option for how to arrange the living room for entertaining is to move your furniture around a single focal point. The TV set or fireplace are both excellent options. Simply move your sofa, loveseat, table, and chairs in front of this focal point to designate a single gathering area. If you\u2019re not planning on watching TV, you can still use it to help you create a guide for the layout. Winter gatherings are always much better in front of a fireplace. Be sure to rearrange your furniture so that it\u2019s nearby the fireplace for a toasty and cozy entertaining moment in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide Plenty of Surface Space<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you\u2019re entertaining guests in your living room, there will likely be a few drinks and food involved. To ensure that the room is accommodating, check to make sure that there is plenty of surface space available for guests to put their drinks or plates of food on. Keep end tables on either side of the sofa or loveseat, making sure that they are at arm\u2019s length. Cocktail ottomans or large coffee tables are other excellent options for plenty of surface area to put cups and plates on. A lift-top coffee table is a great option if you plan to serve food in the living room, so your guests can relax on the sofa while they enjoy their meals or appetizers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make it Bright<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s important to make sure that your living room is bright when you have guests over. Open your curtains and blinds to allow plenty of natural sunlight into the room. You can also add some table lamps to a few different tables to add more lighting. Upgrade your overhead fixtures to something with a higher level of illumination. Task lighting like floor lamps can also be a great choice. Place a floor lamp in the corner of the living room next to a chair, so your guests will have a bit of light in darker areas of the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ready to update your living room?\u00a0Visit our furniture store serving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/furniture-store-cherry-hill.inc\">Cherry Hill<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/furniture-store-moorestown.inc\">Moorestown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/furniture-store-mullica-hill.inc\">Mullica Hill<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/furniture-store-mt-laurel.inc\">Mount Laurel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grossmanfurniture.com\/furniture-store-voorhees.inc\">Voorhees<\/a>, Philadelphia, and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From celebrating the holidays with family and friends to hosting the next big movie watch party, it\u2019s important to make sure that your living room is set up in a way that\u2019s conducive to entertaining. 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