Sofa-Less Living Room Ideas

What?! American Furniture Galleries is NOT trying to sell a certain piece of living room furniture? Yes and no. While the living room sofa will be an American mainstay till the end of time, we know very well that not every piece of furniture is for every home, even something as popular as the sofa. So from top New York designers by way of yours truly, here are some ways to get comfortable and shake up expectations by offering a novel living room arrangement with NO sofa.

All Chairs

This option is more inviting that it may seem at first. Living room chairs are every bit as comfortable as sofas and they take up less room. If armchairs seem to form a barrier, go with armless chairs such as the parts of a sectional; just get the pieces you want and you’ve got your anti-sofa.

Massive Ottomans

The humble living room ottoman has graduated in decor from a footrest to a piece of furniture in its own right. Considering 86ing both the living room sofa AND the coffee table in favor of two or three ginormous ottomans that wonderfully double as both chairs or tables as the need arises.

Floor Cushions, If They’re Thick Enough

Think something along the lines of the ’70s beanbag chair fad but lots more comfortable! Mattress-like floor cushions or poufs are a great seating alternative for smaller rooms, a pad on which to sit, eat, and even work! This option is great if you’re looking for something REALLY different.

Whatever your choice of living room furniture, from traditional to edgy, our Sacramento, CA store is here for you!

Reexamining Your Living Room: Power Lift Recliners to Sectional Sofas

And if there’s any particular room that should be reviewed regularly, it’s your living room.

As the hub of your day-to-day activities, your living room embodies you on those late weeknights and lazy Sunday afternoons. How you furnish this space then is about as crucial it gets, and warrants some serious thinking.  

Join us, as we explore our favorite pieces and collections of living room furniture—perfect for any home or apartment in Northern California.

The Power Lift Recliner: Ultra Comfortable Seating

Who doesn’t have fond memories of falling asleep on a best friend’s or grandparent’s reclining sofa? A brand new power lift recliner can be the throne of your living room, and the most comfortable seating in the house, in a style that complements the rest of your decor.

We enjoy the sensation of a leather recliner sofa, coupled with the dual motor capabilities of our latest selection. It’s amazing how much the simple touch of a button can relax you—converting your power lift recliner from slumbering station to upright upholstery in seconds.

Readying Your Space for Overnighters: Sleeper Sofas

As far as versatility goes, there may be no other piece of living room upholstery quite like a sleeper sofa. Between the softness of its cushions and the plushness of its pillow backs, this piece of upholstery gives you thoroughly comfortable living room seating, and the reassurance that you’re always ready for family or friends.

After spending a few minutes on one of our queen sleeper sofas, you’ll be asking yourself how a pull-out could ever be so cozy. But recognize that living room furniture’s always evolving and American Furniture Galleries’ always on par.

The Classic Centerpiece: A Sectional Sofa Just for You

We can bet one thing: if you don’t already own a sectional sofa, you’ve probably flirted with the idea of purchasing one. Given how much structure a sectional sofa can bring to the living room, we don’t blame you at all.

Now throw some matched vinyl and thick padded arms into the mix, and you have a piece of living room decor that no one could possibly resist. We especially like sectional sofas that can then be paired with an accent ottoman or coffee table, redefining what you can do and how you feel at home.

Sample Our Living Room Decor In-Person

If you ever find yourself overwhelmed by all your furnishing options, don’t sweat it. Here at American Furniture Galleries in Sacramento,CA, we’ll help you narrow down your selection, and come away with a great deal on brand-new living room decor.

Designing a Contemporary Living Room

If you’re the sort of person who likes to live on the cutting edge, in the here-and-now, with no real desire to wax nostalgic, then you likely will want a home to match your personality. After all, that is one of the primary functions of interior design—to provide your home with a display of character that matches that of the owner. And there is no better way of making this display than in your living room, where your guests first adjourn when visiting you, and where you go to unwind after the day is done. Since it is the proverbial heart of your home, it’s a good idea to make a strong impression.

If contemporary living is your bread and butter, then designing a contemporary living room is practically essential. After all, you don’t want to come across as being outdated, do you? You probably already pay attention to the important style trends, but if you’re presently stumped on how to update your living room to a modern design, then read our handy guide.

Contemporary Living Rooms Have Clean Lines and Simple Geometry

The main thing separating contemporary design from a traditional approach is the emphasis on angles and basic geometric shapes. You won’t find many organic shapes or busy patterns in the modern living room. Instead, it will be dominated by rectangles, squares, circles, and graceful curves. Contemporary living room furniture is also not sharp—you won’t find many shapes with fewer or more than four sides.

Contemporary sectional sofas are most in favor by today’s interior design experts. Not only do they provide ample seating for everyone occupying your living room, they also provide a sense of cohesion and uniformity. When anchored by a large rectangular rug, the modern sectional will welcome people to the center of the gathering area, saying, “This is where the fun happens.”

Choose Mostly Neutral Colored Living Room Furniture

Contemporary color schemes are all about keeping things neutral. The interior designers of today are in favor of white, beige, grey, charcoal, and black on the walls, flooring, and even in your focalizing furniture pieces. By maintaining a mostly neutral living room, you then have total freedom for adding color with accent pieces and decorations. For example, a contemporary living room chair in red will pop nicely against a room otherwise dominated by gunmetal gray and white. Keep things interesting by mixing two armchairs in different styles while maintaining the red, for a truly contemporary, devil-may-care attitude.

Add Flair with Living Room Accents

Thankfully, the neutral boxiness is only the base layer of your contemporary living room. From here, you can get truly creative and colorful with the addition of living room accents. The first place you should start is the floor, and lay down a rug or carpet that adds color and depth. In sticking with the example of the red chairs, a large maroon shag carpet or a rug made of red faux animal skin would complement the accent chairs nicely. To properly display it, consider a coffee table made of glass so as to make the rug a statement piece, rather than something hidden by your living room furniture. Rose colored ottomans for the living room would also be a nice touch.

To bring your living room into the present, be sure to shop our collection of contemporary living room furniture, here at American Furniture Galleries. Visit our furniture showroom in Rancho Cordova, CA to browse all of our contemporary sectionals, armchairs, and occasional tables today.