This being the primary area of a house, how to arrange living room furniture is a common question asked by people. Firstly, you need a proper conversation area. Creating a 'U' or say a 'C' shaped sitting area is the best idea. Many go for an 'L' shaped area with is much inconvenient. For this you can either have a 'C' shaped sofa to fill up a spacious area. Compliment it with a set of same colored throw pillows and rug. You can also go for an 'L' shaped sofa and get a set of 2 - 3 chairs that can be placed together. Next, living room furniture layout idea is to focus on the focal area. Focal point is the best piece of the entire room. This can be the entertainment center, a fireplace mantel or the bay window. So place the sofas and other seating units facing this focal point. Next important point is to keep the entrance free, do not place any furniture right at the entrance. Placing the largest piece of furniture first and then playing with rest of the pieces is an easier way of deciding the layout. One of the family room furniture layout ideas is to place the entertainment center first and then arrange rest of the pieces. For the living room, coordinating the colors of curtains or blinds, rugs, carpet runners, pillows and rest of the furnishing with each other and with the wall paint colors as well is important.