r/InteriorDesign • u/starryari • 2d ago

Couch spacing advice

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Hi, I found a couch that my husband and I really liked in-store, but the dimensions are making me hesitant to buy and I could use some advice. I’m concerned the walkway spacing will be too cramped, as I’ve heard a rule of thumb is keeping min 3 ft of space for high traffic walkways.

Our room is 173” wide from baseboard to baseboard, and said couch is 122”. With 51” leftover, thinking 35” on one side and 16” on the far right? Do you think the couch would swallow up the room? 🤔 the 16” side would just not be a walkway.

For ref the couch in the picture is 102” and doesn’t touch either wall.

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u/UXyes 1d ago

I think that will feel too tight.

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u/Ok_Bottle_9984 19h ago

I notice you have no other seating in this room. What's up with that? How about a cozy armchair in the far corner, and another in place of the laundry basket. And a smaller sofa, for sure.

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u/starryari 3h ago

Yep good ideas. I moved in recently, we’re still filling the place