What is typically included in a living room set?

A standard living room set includes a sofa and loveseat. Three-piece sets add a matching accent chair. Some sets include an ottoman or sectional instead of a loveseat. The advantage of buying a set is that the fabric, cushion construction, and leg finish are matched from the factory, which removes the challenge of coordinating pieces independently. The disadvantage is that you get whatever configuration the manufacturer chose rather than customizing to your room.

Should I buy a living room set or individual pieces?

Sets make the most sense when furnishing a room from scratch or replacing multiple pieces at once. If you have existing furniture you want to keep, individual pieces give you the flexibility to match what is already there. Sets also make sense if you are less confident mixing furniture styles and want a guaranteed cohesive look. Individual pieces give you more control over scale -- for example, choosing a larger sofa than the set offers, or skipping the loveseat in favor of two accent chairs.

What size living room set do I need for a 15x20-foot room?

A 15x20-foot living room accommodates a full 3-piece set comfortably. A standard 90-inch sofa, a 64-inch loveseat, and an accent chair, arranged around a 48-inch coffee table, fits a 15-foot wide room with room for walkways on each side. The 20-foot depth gives space for a TV stand on the opposite wall with a comfortable viewing distance of 8 to 10 feet from the sofa. Allow 36 inches minimum of walkway between the seating and any traffic path.

Living Room Sets | Quality Home Furniture

A living room set -- typically a sofa, loveseat, and sometimes a chair -- coordinates the seating in one purchase. The upholstery, scale, and cushion construction are matched from the factory, which removes the guesswork of mixing pieces that look right individually but not together.

Sets make the most sense when the room is being furnished from scratch or when you are replacing multiple pieces at once. If you are adding to existing furniture, it is often better to choose individual pieces that work with what you have. Browse the sets below, and bring a photo of your room if you want help matching what is already there.

Read our guide to how to arrange living room furniture -- layout, traffic flow, and what goes where.

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