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Living room layout calculator

Can a sofa, coffee table, and walkway fit in this room depth?

Before you startMeasure everything front to back along one straight line through the planned seating area.

Step 1

Add your measurements

Add the straight-line layout and see whether any depth remains.

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Replace each example with what you measured. The example result on the right updates as you type.

Measure the roomUse the clear depth along this furniture arrangement.

Room depthcmMeasure from the sofa wall to the opposite wall or fixed obstacle.

Build the sequenceEnter each object and gap in the order they appear.

Sofa depthcmMeasure the sofa from its back to its furthest front edge.Sofa to table gapcmMeasure the open gap from the sofa edge to the table edge.Coffee table depthcmMeasure the coffee table front to back.Target walkway beyond tablecmEnter the clear walking space you want beyond the table.

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Example resultLooks good on paper

The depth sequence fits

The calculation is a straight-line screen; a full plan should include width and doors.

Change the sample measurements to turn this into your estimate.

Depth required: 288 cm
Room depth: 430 cm
Spare depth: 142 cm

Proportional planning schematic - verify all dimensions on site.

Before you buy or start work

Reduce table depth before sacrificing the main path.
Tape the sofa and table together.
Check the view from the room entrance.

Method

What this result assumes

The calculator models one straight depth sequence.

Other seating, media furniture, and angled routes are excluded.

Limitations

What it cannot confirm

This is a planning estimate, not a building-code, safety, installation, or delivery guarantee.

Confirm product-specific requirements with the manufacturer, installer, retailer, or qualified trade.

Formula 1.0.0Reviewed 2026-07-13General planning assumptions

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