1. Common Furniture Arrangement

2. Straight line All furniture in one line.
Very open to other things going on in the space.
Difficult for conversation.

3. L- Shape Good for conversation, can be used as a room divider
Primary and secondary conversation areas.

4. U Shape Usually used in large open floor plans.
Designed for conversation.
Good for defining the living space.

5. Box Shape Takes up a lot of space. Good for large groups.
Multiple conversation areas.

6. Parallel Helps to draw attention to the focal wall.
Difficult for conversation
Open to other activities in the room.