[header] How to arrange living room furniture [title] Empty the room. [step] Remove all your furniture using a furniture dolly or assistants. This will give you a better idea of the room's shape without the existing arrangement influencing your judgement. 
[substeps] If you don't have enough storage space, remove as much as you can, then place the remaining items in unobtrusive corners while you plan. [title] For most living rooms, select a few large elements and a few small elements.