Sometimes thinking outside the box with traditional seating plans allows for a better use of space if you have a large room. Back to back sofas are a great way to do this. I like how Amanda Nisbet successfully put a thin console with bright red lamps in between two sofas.
Windsor Smith also did it well and one side allows for a seating area with a tv and the other side not.
One of my favorite sofa frames in a beautiful dark velvet by Joe Nahem.
And though a little hard to see the far side, Jeffrey Bilhuber did a fabulous job allowing one sofa to be facing inside and one to enjoy the view and fresh air on the other side.
Oh so fun and chic in Elle Decor May 2005.
Big room? There are always solutions.
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I liken them to “supporting” actors.
Wonderful images, as always.
pve
Oh, Laura, I’ve always loved the back to back concept with sofas in large spacious rooms. These are fabulous examples! And those red lamps sure make a statement!
What a unique idea and such a beautiful use of space-great pictures!
I really like this solution, Laura. BTW, I wish you were close enought to come over for eggrolls, too! Have a great weekend.
These are beautiful examples – it’s not something you see much (needs so much floor space). I’m with you on the Amanda Nisbet room, and also, the last example is lovely – but the matching lamps looked so much like a mirror reflection I had to look twice!
I love the use of back to back sofas…perfect for parties!
I think Nisbet pulls it off best! I havn’t had the guts to design sofas back-to-back.
xo,
cristin
i like back-to-back sofas in a large space. The Joe Nahem room is fabulous!
I love Windsor’s back to back sofa. It’s such a great updated classic.
Great images.
xo
Brooke
Great examples Laura. I think Windsor is becoming queen of the back to back sofas
Amanda Nisbet, Windsor smith..does it get any better?
beautiful photos and wish i had a room this big!!!
xoxo
Wow! Love the third pic! The center table is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing this LAura. I’m super hooked to you blog.