2 Couches In Living Room

Two Sofas Double the Design Possibilities

Some things are better in pairs. Double sofas can help awkwardly shaped and extra-large rooms look their best and provide maximum comfort

Kristy Woodson Harvey and Beth Woodson

Larger living rooms require some creative furniture arrangement. Pairing sofas creates a cohesive look with a stylish touch and adds that extra seating you've been looking for. Flanking a fireplace, set in a corner or pushed back to back, two couches offer plenty of seating for a crowd and can help facilitate conversation. This approach is also a simple way to add balance and symmetry to a living room.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate double couches into any space.

Few things make a room feel crisp and clean like perfect symmetry. This pair of couches makes the room feel balanced.

Double couches add double comfort in rooms made for family gatherings. Game nights and rainy movie days are even better when there's space for everyone to curl up. In a room where a parallel set doesn't feel quite right, an L-shape couch pattern is a great alternative.

Extra-large rooms can require a bit of creativity. Multiple seating areas add functionality and style. Back-to-back sofas create separate seating areas to accommodate big groups of friends.

Instead of feeling cavernous, the twin sofas help this room feel homey and cozy. As a bonus, the table in between is a great spot for a pair of reading lamps.

A matching pair is nice, but a mismatched duo of sofas achieves a similar look, offers the same function and adds variety.

The unique shape of this pair of couches lends the comfort and space of a sectional while still leaving an open walkway.

Even though they're not a traditional sofa, chaises make relaxing spots for lounging and enjoying a view. Pair them up to create a space for intimate conversation.