Living in a home that’s slightly smaller than you’d like it to be? If so, you’re not alone. Wanting additional space is a common desire among homeowners, especially when it comes to seating. Even if there are only a couple of people living at the property, it’s always nice to have options about where you’ll unwind. And when you have friends and family visiting, having extra seating options becomes paramount.
Happily, there are plenty of ways to add additional seating to a living space, regardless of size. In this post, we’ll take a look at some easy ways to increase your home’s relaxation and hosting capacity.
Multi-Use Seating
If you have limited space to work with, you can consider multi-use seating. With this, you’ll have your side tables become seating when required. It’s best to pick tables that could be used as seating (as in, they don’t look too much like a table), as well as have some cushions available to facilitate the transformation. This is a good option as it allows us to keep the room looking great without compromising space. When it’s not a seat, it can simply be where you put your plants, for instance.
Utilise The Window Space
Your window areas offer more than just a view of the outside world. If done correctly, they can also provide another seating area. Window seats have become particularly popular in recent years thanks to their effectiveness, affordability, and the cosiness they provide. They’re perfect for family homes where private yet open spaces to sit are in short supply. If the rest of the family enjoys watching a film in the living room, a window seat can provide a relaxing space for anyone who wants to read or admire the view.
Consider an L Sofa
There’s much to love about the L sofa. After all, think of this: when was the last time you walked into a living room with an L-shaped sofa and were disappointed? It just doesn’t happen. They’re effective at making the most of small living rooms since they can add space to a wall area that would likely be underused. These types of sofas add seating when required, but if no one’s around, you’ll have all that comfortable space to call your own. Perfect.
Look at Hanging Seating
Adding hanging seating might not be possible if you’re renting your home, though it’s worth asking the landlord. If you’re a homeowner, they can be an effective and fun way to get extra seating. They’re pretty simple to install — usually, it’s just some screws in the ceiling, to which you add a swinging seat.
Floor Seating
Finally, don’t underestimate the power of floor cushions. By this, we don’t mean throwing your regular cushions on the ground when needed, but rather investing in slightly pricier but much more comfortable floor cushions. They’re ideal for families that love having cosy movie nights — in fact, you might find that younger members of the family prefer to be on the floor than the couch.
