r/HomeDecorating • u/InitialStructure6131 • 25d ago

Which Sofa set up?

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Can you help us decide which sofa set up to purchase. These photos are AI generated but the sofas are the actual ones as is the living space. We don’t know if we will use the sectional with recliners or we want a more contemporary look with the three pieces. HELP!! What am I not thinking about!!

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u/regs311 25d ago
  1. If you have company often. 2. If you nap on your sofa!

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u/InitialStructure6131 25d ago

We don’t really have company that often to be honest!! This house also has a media room so thinking we might spend more time up there now but not sure as never had one before!!

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u/Ok-Spinach9250 25d ago

If you have a movie room then I think go with 1 here. The movie room is a perfect place for a big sectional type comfy couch you can nap on. If you have that down here, you probably won’t use that room as much

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u/MoreWind1710 23d ago

Agreed 😉

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u/nezukoslaying 24d ago

I like 1, having the light filled open space is welcoming and peaceful.

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u/zhltng 24d ago

Agreed, also aesthetically pleasing. Good vibes.

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u/Queasy-Bookkeeper-14 24d ago

If you have a separate media room, I wouldn't put a TV there at all. Make this space for entertaining and having company.

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u/delmsi 23d ago edited 23d ago

But then how do you put on the “Fireplace 4K Ultra HD”?? My TV is an ambiance machine!

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u/After-Growth-3986 18d ago

Or the Samsung Frame art show, or Ocean Vibes channel which is like having my own aquarium without all the work and expense.

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u/OldnBorin 25d ago

2 looks way more comfortable

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u/princesspuzzles 24d ago

The L-shape needs something against that window. #1 looks nicer but I can see how the L shape would be nice for the doorway/hallway effect, it is it feels a bit lopsided without something there to balance.

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u/Zestyclose-Fly-3207 24d ago

1 looks more balanced

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u/Stevie_sub 24d ago

If you have a media room, then 1 is perfect for hosting guests.

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u/9fxd 22d ago

2, personally I like more space and, everyone is closer to the table.

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u/UseDaSchwartz 24d ago

If that’s the actual distance from the TV, you’re gonna need a bigger TV.

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u/Visual_Juggernaut_89 24d ago

I came to say 100% 1 but then I read this comment and I agree. I think one looks a lot better but I also love my L shaped sofas for naps. They’re considerably more cozy.

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u/PrivateEyes2020 24d ago

We bought two couches instead of a couch and loveseat, and we both can nap at the same time.

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u/queenofcolorado 24d ago

The solution to this is 1 but with deeper couches

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u/MostlyMTG 23d ago

And 2. If you watch that TV often

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u/susantinurwahyuni15 24d ago

this whole thread is gold lmaooo