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Selecting new living room furniture can often be a daunting task, as the uncertainty of how each piece will fit in the room can create stress and hesitation.
With the vast array of options available, it can be challenging to achieve a cohesive look. What steps can you take to bring your room together and make it a harmonious and inviting space?
Well, the solution is actually simpler than you think. Consider a 3-piece living room set to ease your living room seating needs.
A typical 3-piece living room set usually comprises a sofa, a loveseat, and a chair. While some sets may include duplicates of the same furniture frame, any three pieces of the same style can still qualify as a 3-piece room set.
If this is the answer you’ve been looking for, you might be in luck. At La-Z-Boy Ottawa and Kingston, we certainly know a thing or two about a 3-piece living room, especially since our showroom is full of these types of displays.
However, before committing to this type of arrangement, you may need to know a few things that might affect your decision. Here are some pros and cons of purchasing living room furniture sets that acquire 3 pieces.
In This Article…
- Pros of a 3-Piece Living Room Set
- Cons of a 3-Piece Living Room Set
- Cost of a 3-Piece Living Room Set vs. a Sectional
- Living Room Furniture Sets: Pros and Cons Breakdown
Pros of a 3-Piece Living Room Set
To begin, here are some of the advantages to expect when purchasing these living room furniture sets. Be aware that some of these points are subjective, which may sound like good qualities to some people, but not so great to others. It is up to you to decide if these qualities best suit you and your home.
1. Traditional Furniture Arrangement
When you think of a living room, what do you see? If you’re thinking of sofas, some tables and a TV, you’re on the right track.
Most traditional living rooms actually have at least one main seating area, as well as one or two additional seats, in case guests visit. This additional living room seating is typically smaller than the main furniture item and matches the style and feel of the main piece.
In some instances, a smaller furniture piece, such as a loveseat, can serve as the primary living room seating option, with the sofa taking a secondary role. This arrangement could arise if you add two loveseats and a sofa to your living room set.
Additionally, this seating setup might include two identical furniture pieces, creating a symmetrical look in your room. This style of seating is particularly popular in certain European households.
Whatever style and arrangement you choose, a 3-piece living room set is an easy way to compose a traditional style of seating for you and your guests to enjoy.
2. Great for Redecorating
If you want to rearrange your living room furniture later on, a 3-piece set allows for more flexibility.
Imagine that you've been comfortably settled into your home for quite some time now, with no intention of leaving anytime soon. You think to yourself, “I’m bored of this living room, what can I do to make it look new?”
Buying new living room furniture sets might be too much of an investment. After all, the furniture you currently have is still good, and you don’t see any reason to toss it yet. So, you decide to rearrange your living room seating in a way that makes your living room look unrecognizable, essentially recreating your space with pre-existing furniture pieces.
Rearranging your room not only promotes creativity, satisfaction, mood elevation and comfort, but it is also a simple way to clear your mind of any negative energy you may have towards your room.
3. Consistent and Convenient
If consistency and convenience are a big factor for you furnishing your living area, then purchasing a 3-piece living room might be the way to go.
In most furniture showrooms, there are display rooms that already have 3-piece living sets ready for you to purchase, all with their own individual pricing.
At La-Z-Boy Ottawa and La-Z-Boy Kingston, for example, you’ll typically see our furniture families paired together with a sofa and loveseat, while an accent chair gives the display a bold touch. Though you may not be looking for an accent chair, there are chairs that have the same frame as sofas and loveseats displayed in the showrooms.
These furniture families help keep consistency in homes without giving off too many mixed-matched appearances.
Consistency and convenience are also important when considering a 3 piece living room set with a sleeper sofa. Not only will your furniture match, but you will also have the practicality of turning your living room into a guest room whenever necessary.
However, If you want to mix and match different covers, perhaps adding an accent piece in your 3-piece living room set could be ideal. To learn more about How to Mix & Match fabric and Leather Furniture, take a look at this article.
Cons of a 3-Piece Living Room Set
Now that we’ve seen how living room furniture sets can be beneficial for your living area, there are, unfortunately, some drawbacks to it as well. Here are some cons.
1. Can't Always Meet Your Individual Needs
Although your living room furniture may currently feature three different frames, it's possible that none of them entirely meets your individual needs and preferences.
If you're in search of living room furniture tailored for small spaces, a 3-piece set might suit the dimensions of your room, but it may not align with the style you truly adore.
This is where the flexibility to mix and match various living room sets becomes advantageous. It enables you to seamlessly blend style and functionality, customizing your choices to meet the specific needs of your room.
If you are looking for more versatility in your furniture, perhaps sacrificing one of the frames in your living room seating arrangement could be the way to go. This could give you more options like adding a recliner you desire or even making room for other decor-related items.
2. Might Take Up Too Much Room
Speaking of the size of the room, it is important to find out if the living room seating arrangement you want can fit into your living room.
If you skip this step, you might be facing some serious issues regarding the spacing in your home. Depending on the space you live in, 3-piece sets may not be the most ideal. Some may not realize it initially, but three main seating arrangements for furniture can take up a lot of space. This can lead to overcrowding in your room and not enough space for traffic flow.
To learn more about how to measure your space properly, take a look at this article.
If this is the case, but you still want a lot of seating for people, perhaps investing in a decently sized sectional sofa is the way to go.
Sectionals, though not as rearrangeable as a 3-piece room set, can give users more versatility in their living room, creating a piece that saves space and can be more socially intimate.
If you want to learn more about sectionals and how they can fit into your living room, consider our comparison article on Sectionals vs Sofas.
3. May Not Look as Inviting
When looking at a 3-piece living room set, the seating arrangement is normally situated with all furniture pieces sharing three sides of a coffee table, while the fourth side is open to either a media unit or other form of entertainment.
For some, this is an ideal way to organize your seating. To others, however, some may feel as though this seating is too closed off and boxed in.
If this is the case, having a 3-piece living room set may not be ideal for you. Going back to the argument of owning a sectional, this type of furniture arrangement is more open and can feel more inviting for people to sit on than a traditional sofa, loveseat or chair.
Cost of a 3-Piece Living Room Set vs. a Sectional
You may have noticed that there’s one factor we have not mentioned while deliberating the choice of getting living room furniture sets, which is the cost.
The reason why this part was left to the end without a clear distinction is that there is no clear answer as to whether this factor is an advantage or a disadvantage.
Since the most similar option to the traditional 3-piece living room is the contemporary sectional sofa, there needs to be some clarification when comparing the price of these living room seating arrangements.
Firstly, we all know that a sectional can be as large or as small as you want it to be, which is why it can be an advantage or a disadvantage financially, depending on how many modular pieces you want to add to your piece.
Small sectionals will obviously be less expensive while a large one will be more expensive. But what constitutes a large or small sectional sofa compared to a 3-piece living room arrangement?
The typical number of seats in a 3-piece seating arrangement is normally 6-8 seats. If you were to purchase a sectional configuration with 6-8 seats, you would most likely be looking at similar prices.
If that’s the case, it all comes down to which type of seating arrangement speaks more to you. Are you more interested in the traditional seating, or do you prefer something more unconventional? To learn more about the difference between Traditional vs. Contemporary Furniture Styles, take a look at this article.
3-Piece Living Room Set: Pros and Cons Breakdown
To summarize the pros and cons we've discussed regarding 3-piece living room sets, here's a breakdown of what you could be facing.
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What's Next?
Everyone's tastes in furniture are different, and at La-Z-Boy, we understand and cater to that diversity. Whether you're interested in a 3-piece living room set or another living room seating arrangement, we invite you to visit one of our stores and find the perfect fit for your living space.
A design consultant or an interior designer will be able to help you out with any questions or concerns regarding your living room. Our designers are always eager to lend a helping hand, especially when helping you choose the best living room furniture in Ottawa or Kingston.
To speak to one of our consultants or designers today, visit us at any of our local Ottawa & Kingston locations. You can also book an appointment online before coming in.
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