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Small rectangular family room layouts and floor plan ideas.

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Small Family Room Layout designed by Samantha Sage
Small Family Room LayoutDesigned by Samantha Sage
Family Room Floor Plan designed by June Hawkins
Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by June Hawkins
Family Room Floor Plan designed by Sheri Johnson
Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Sheri Johnson
Family Room Layout designed by Sheri Johnson
Family Room LayoutDesigned by Sheri Johnson
Small Family Room Layout designed by Sheri Johnson
Small Family Room LayoutDesigned by Sheri Johnson
Family Room Layout designed by Sheri Johnson
Family Room LayoutDesigned by Sheri Johnson
Family Room Layout designed by Kaitlyn Aronis
Family Room LayoutDesigned by Kaitlyn Aronis
Family Room Layout designed by Diane Walker
Family Room LayoutDesigned by Diane Walker
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Family Room Layout designed by Christine Tucker
Family Room LayoutDesigned by Christine Tucker
Family Room Layout designed by Amelia Rudberg
Family Room LayoutDesigned by Amelia Rudberg
Rectanglar Family Room Plan designed by Rebecca Gale
Rectanglar Family Room PlanDesigned by Rebecca Gale
Family Room Plan designed by Kelly Fay
Family Room PlanDesigned by Kelly Fay
Small Family Room Plan designed by Sheri Johnson
Small Family Room PlanDesigned by Sheri Johnson
Family Room Floor Plan designed by Olivia Janssen
Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Olivia Janssen
Small Family Room Floor Plan designed by Kathleen Williams
Small Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Kathleen Williams
Small Family Room Layout designed by Maiko Shimazaki
Small Family Room LayoutDesigned by Maiko Shimazaki
Small Family Room Floor Plan designed by Morgan Hatch
Small Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Morgan Hatch
Family Room Floor Plan designed by Shauna Dineen
Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Shauna Dineen
Small Family Room Floor Plan designed by Winona Waverly
Small Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Winona Waverly
Small Family Room Plan designed by Tanya Evans
Small Family Room PlanDesigned by Tanya Evans
Family Room Floor Plan designed by Tanya Evans
Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Tanya Evans
Small Family Room Layout designed by Tanya Evans
Small Family Room LayoutDesigned by Tanya Evans
Family Room Floor Plan designed by Giang Nguyen
Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Giang Nguyen
Small Family Room Floor Plan designed by Sallie Stout
Small Family Room Floor PlanDesigned by Sallie Stout

How to Plan Your Furniture Scale & Layout

Layout tips for a functional and designer approved family room.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. But if you ask us, the family room gives it a run for its money since it’s likely the most used room in your house. From entertaining guests to lounging around reading a book to watching way too much TV (no judgment here), your main living space has to be both comfortable and functional.

These are some of the most common family room furniture pieces that you’ll need to account for on your floor plan with tips on the best ways to arrange them in your space:

  1. Sofa, Couch, or Sectional: A staple of any family room, the sofa or couch provides a comfortable seating option for relaxation and socializing. The sofa should be the functional focal point of the room. When creating the furniture plan for your family room, start with the sofa as the largest piece of furniture and plan the rest of the room around it. If you have a small family room, you may want to select a sofa with a shallower depth or a L-shaped sectional to maximize your seating space. If you have a large family room, you may want to consider multiple couches to take advantage of your space.
  2. Armchairs: These individual accent chairs offer additional seating and can be placed strategically around the family room to create cozy conversation areas. In addition to leaving space around furniture groupings, make sure to also leave space around each piece of furniture. This allows people to move freely using various routes within the family room. It's important to strike a balance between creating a cozy seating area and providing enough room for easy navigation.
  3. Coffee Table: A central piece, the coffee table sits in front of the sofa and provides a surface for placing drinks, books, and other items. Pro tip: The recommended distance between a coffee table and the sofa in a family room is roughly 15-18”. This allows for enough space to move around comfortably and ensures that the coffee table is within easy reach from the seating area.
  4. Side Tables and/or Ottomans: Placed next to sofas or armchairs, side tables offer a convenient surface for placing lamps, drinks, or other small items. Ottomans are even more versatile and can serve as a footrest, extra seating, or even a side table or coffee table when paired with a tray. Choose side tables or ottomans that are proportionate to the furniture they accompany. The height of the side table should be similar to or slightly lower than the armrest or seat height of the sofa or chair.
  5. Console, Entertainment Center or TV Stand: This furniture piece typically houses the television and often includes additional storage for media devices, gaming consoles, or to display decorative items. Ensure that the size of the media console is proportionate to the size of the screen it will be supporting. Pro tip: the distance between the TV screen and the edge of your sofa should be 1.5x the diagonal measurement of the TV screen (no squinting allowed!). Even if you don’t plan to include a TV in your family room (we support your decision for less screen time!), a freestanding console or built-in shelving unit is great for storage and organization. You can hide (or replace) your TV with a large piece of wall art.

Remember, these are just the basics and recommendations. The specific furniture arrangement will vary based on personal preferences and the size or shape of the family room. Get creative and have fun with your layouts! If you need an extra hand, check out our step-by-step guide on How To Design a Living Room.

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