The Best Sectional Style For A More Inviting Living Room Space
House Digest reached out for an exclusive interview on the best sectional style for a more inviting living room space -- and as someone who has strong opinions about sectionals, I had plenty to say. From configuration to scale to the finishing touches that make a seating area feel like somewhere people actually want to stay, here's what I shared.
"A sectional is inherently a little less formal than a sofa-and-chairs arrangement, and that informality is a big part of what makes a space feel inviting. There's also something that happens physically: a sectional connects people onto one continuous piece of furniture."
"It's a bit of a Goldilocks situation. You want something that looks comfortable without looking like you might fall into it and never escape."
"I'm partial to an L-shape or a symmetrical sectional where both sides are roughly equal, creating a right angle. The chaise can look great, but in practice it tends to function more like an oversized ottoman than real seating since there's no back to lean against."
"Make sure the scale is right for your room. Too large and the space feels consumed by it; too small and it loses the generous, gathered feeling that makes a sectional worth having in the first place."
