In some spaces, proportions can be a little ... awkward. (Much like us in our teenage years.) And a long living room is the design equivalent of that tall, gangly phase we went through in high school. You know the one: All our limbs had grown but the rest of us hadn’t caught up yet.
 
Just like trying to find clothes during that awkward phase, finding furniture to fit an unconventional shape can be difficult. It seems like everything is made for a square living room, and your long living room somehow seems too big and not big enough for most furniture.
 
But with a fresh perspective on your living room layout, you can find furniture that flatters your space. (Much like when we found out that an A-line silhouette flatters pretty much everyone). Here are 7 long living room ideas to help you make the most of your unique floor plan.
<h2>7 long living room ideas that fit your floor plan</h2>
A long narrow living room is a design challenge, yes, but it’s also an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to get creative with your furniture arrangement, to think about what you value most in your living space, and to optimize your layout to fit your needs and values.
 
Much like any awkward phase, this is a growing experience. So get ready to grow your interior design skills and discover new ways to look at your space. Here are 7 long living room ideas that will give you a fresh look on your layout.
<h3>1. A super long sectional</h3>
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Get ready to host the best movie night ever. A long living room means room for more seating. With a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/sofas-sectionals-loveseats-living-room/sectionals-sofas-sectionals-loveseats-living-room">sectional sofa</a> like the <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/jennifer-upholstered-tight-back-armless-chair-terracotta">Jennifer Upholstered Sectional</a>, you can customize the layout of your couch so it runs the entire length of the room.
 
Measure the length of your long walls so you can order as many center sections as you need. Then, arrange your sectional along one wall with your TV mounted on the wall directly across from it. You can add a chaise or an L-shaped section at the end of the room to cap off your living room layout.
 
Even if you have an extremely narrow space, it should be able to fit this furniture arrangement — and fit all of your friends for an epic movie or game night.
<h3>2. Two coffee tables</h3>
<a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/round-2-piece-nesting-coffee-table-grey-and-gunmetal"><img style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178420" src="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/wp-content/uploads/Lainey-Round-2-piece-Nesting-Coffee-Table-Grey-and-Gunmetal.jpg" alt="Long living room ideas: Lainey Round 2-piece Nesting Coffee Table Grey and Gunmetal" width="1200" height="1151" /></a>
 
When you have an extra long couch, it can be hard to reach your <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/end-side-tables-living-room">side tables</a> from the center, which leaves whoever sits in the middle seats without anywhere to set their drinks. That’s when deciding who sits in the center becomes like fighting over who gets the middle seat in the back of a minivan.
 
Avoid the argument and make your middle seat what it should be — the best seat in the house! (After all, it provides the best view of the TV and the biggest opportunity for snuggles.) By adding two <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/coffee-tables-living-room">coffee tables</a>, you can make your tabletops stretch the length of your living space. And no matter where people sit, they’ll have a table within reach.
 
You can choose a coffee table that already comes with two pieces, like the <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/round-2-piece-nesting-coffee-table-grey-and-gunmetal">Lainey Round 2-Piece Nesting Coffee Table Set</a>. Or you can buy two of the same rectangular coffee table, like the <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/persia-6-drawer-storage-coffee-table-natural-sheesham">Esther 6-Drawer Storage Coffee Table</a>, and line them up side-by-side to create your own coffee-table equivalent of the <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/2023-dining-room-trends-6888984" target="_blank" rel="noopener">extra-long dining room table trend</a>.
<h3>3. C-shaped snack tables</h3>
<a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/rectangular-snack-table-with-metal-base-3"><img style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178418" src="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/wp-content/uploads/Dani-Rectangular-Snack-Table-with-Metal-Base.jpg" alt="Long living room ideas: Dani Rectangular Snack Table with Metal Base" width="1200" height="1286" /></a>
 
By far one of the best ways to add table space to a narrow space is a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/end-side-tables-living-room/c-snack-tables-end-side-tables-living-room">C-shaped snack table</a>, like the <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/rectangular-snack-table-with-metal-base-3">Dani Rectangular Snack Table</a>. It’s a must-have for any small living room.
 
Even if your living area is so narrow that you can barely fit your sofa and your <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/tv-stands-entertainment-centers-living-room/tv-stands-tv-stands-entertainment-centers-living-room">TV stand</a>, you’ll be able to squeeze in a snack table. These tables slide under the edge of your sofa so they take up barely an inch more floor space than your sofa on its own.
 
Plus, you can move them around to wherever your sitting. That way, when you settle in for a relaxing evening, you can keep your snack and beverage nearby.
<h3>4. Face-to-face couches??</h3>
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It’s time for a face off! Except instead of showing why one couch is better than another, we’re going to show you why two couches are better together.
 
If your long narrow living room is wide enough for two sofas, you can place them directly across from one another to create the coziest conversation area. When you <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/arrange-two-sofas-in-living-room-6218184" target="_blank" rel="noopener">arrange two sofas in your living room</a>, you’re making a statement that this room isn’t for watching TV. (Or at least it isn’t just for watching TV.) It’s for family bonding, long conversations, and fun game nights.
 
With this face-to-face furniture placement, a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture-for-small-spaces">small space</a> becomes a strength. It will bring the sofas close enough that conversation with the person sitting across from you is easy. If you tried this in a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/big-room-ideas">large living room</a>, you would have to raise your voice for the other person to hear you. But in a smaller long living room, you can share secrets in hushed tones.
 
To create a symmetrical living room layout, arrange two identical couches across from each other, like the <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/chalet-tuxedo-arm-sofa-blue">Chalet Tuxedo Arm Sofa</a> above. Or you can choose two mismatched sofas for a more eclectic living room design. You can also use a matching sofa and love seat that are slightly different sizes to create just a little bit of eye-catching <a href="https://foter.com/how-to-use-asymmetry-to-elevate-your-interior-spaces" target="_blank" rel="noopener">asymmetry</a>.
<h3>5. Area rugs as room dividers</h3>
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This room decorating idea is a favorite of interior designers because it brings order to an <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/open-concept-living-room">open concept living room</a>. Here’s how it works: You can divide your living room into as many different “rooms” as you’d like simply by putting down different area rugs and pretending that the edges of the area rugs are walls that separate the space.
 
Your living room seating area might go on one area rug while your dining area goes on another. Or one section of the room can serve as your family room and the other section can be your office. If you have an extremely long living room, you may even be able to get three rooms into one space.
 
The area rugs will help you transition from one section to another, but be careful to choose furniture with a smaller footprint so it doesn’t make your living room look crowded. Then tie the open space together with a color scheme or home decor style that unites all of the separate sections.
<h3>6. An extra cozy nook</h3>
<a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/alonzo-upholstered-track-arms-accent-chair-natural"><img style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" style="width:100%;" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-178416" src="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/wp-content/uploads/Alonzo-Upholstered-Track-Arms-Accent-Chair-Natural.jpg" alt="Alonzo Upholstered Track Arms Accent Chair Natural" width="1200" height="1073" /></a>
 
Since we’re dividing our space, let’s carve out a little extra room for relaxation. One of our favorite living room design ideas is to add multiple seating areas, and when you have a long living room, you have just the right space to do it.
 
You can use the majority of your room for your sofa and TV. Then at the very end of the room, a bit away from the main seating area, add a couple of <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/accent-chairs-living-room">accent chairs</a> or armchairs, like the <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/alonzo-upholstered-track-arms-accent-chair-natural">Alonso Upholstered Accent Chair</a>, with a side table between them.
 
This section will be perfect for more intimate one-on-one conversations. Or you can add some <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/living-room/bookcases-living-room">bookcases</a> and a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/lighting-mirrors/lighting-lighting-mirrors/table-lamps-lighting-lighting-mirrors-lighting-mirrors">table lamp</a> to turn it into a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/reading-nook">reading nook</a>.
<h3>7. A little added fun</h3>
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If you arrange your sofa in your long living room and find you have a lot of leftover space, consider how you want to spend your time. Use the rest of the space to nurture your favorite hobby — and make fun the focal point of your home.
 
Place a pool table in the middle of the room (the table’s long shape will mirror the room layout), or add a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/craft-room-ideas">craft room</a> table. Create two TV areas in one room so that one person in your household can watch sports all night and the other can watch movies. (Earbuds everyone!) Or turn the extra section into a yoga room or a meditation area.
 
Your living room should be a reflection of who you are, so make sure there’s room for your favorite activities.
<h2>Find your fit</h2>
The best way to find clothes that fit is to try them on. And the best way to find living room furniture that fits is to try it out in person. No matter how many times you measure your space (and with a long living room, we recommend you measure every time you get a new idea for your furniture layout), you just can’t be sure that a piece of furniture is the right size until you see it with your own two eyes.
 
Even if something has the right measurements for your space, you might find that it looks clunkier than you thought and will make your room feel crowded. Or you might see that it looks smaller than you thought and won’t match the rest of your living room design.
 
We’ve had enough awkward moments in our lives. We don’t need to add that awkward feeling of getting a piece of furniture into the house and then deciding it’s all wrong. Make sure your long living room design is comfy, sophisticated, and never awkward by shopping in person with your <a href="https://storelocator.coasterfurniture.com/">local Coaster Furniture retailer</a>.

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