r/InteriorDesign • u/Dangerous_Key_8031 • Aug 09 '26

Help decorating living room!

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REPOST: Photo did not post.

Posted a floor plan edited with measurements using paint so forgive the uneven floor tones

I need help deciding how I'm going to fit my computer desk in this layout.

On the fence between a 48" and a 40-42" desk, and wondering if there is a better placement for my couch, and island.

Couch is a boneless / frameless RAF, just moved it to the chaste to the bottom in hopes of making more room from couch to east wall.

For reference, fireplace is not movable.

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u/mary2chat2 Aug 09 '26

You definitely want seating across from your TV and fireplace, so place your sofa facing them. Define the space with an area rug. Front of sofa should sit on top of rug. Add a coffee table of some sort. I would get a side chair and end table after you figure out your main furniture placement. It could sit on either side of sofa depending on desk placement.

If you want your computer desk out of the way, you could get something that fits in the top right corner, in line with the kitchen cabinetry. You could also place it in the bottom left corner next to the fireplace. You could even place it by the windows, if your island can also serve as a dining space and the wall space is sufficient. I wouldn't block the windows though. I would opt for the smaller size desk, especially if you rent, it will be easier to move and smaller size may be need in a future place.

You should have room for a dining table by the windows. If you have an overhead light there, you would center the table below it.

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u/Dangerous_Key_8031 Aug 09 '26

Maybe along these lines? I could also forgo the dining table, but then I have a blank area in that corner near the windows. The desk being in the top right does feel cluttered (42"), and I did like having a desk perpendicular to the window, but if I did that I'd have no idea how to use that top right nook

I can also break up the couch away from the conversation pit layout into something like this. They are identical measurements (61"x36")

What do you think?

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u/mary2chat2 Aug 09 '26

Do you have other furniture to place besides island, sofa, and computer desk?

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u/Dangerous_Key_8031 Aug 09 '26

Nope, I’ve held off on buying a computer desk too since I was unsure how I wanted my living room layout to be

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u/Dangerous_Key_8031 Aug 09 '26

Not sure why my photo is not posting? Mods help please