TL;DR
Anchor the sofa with a solid wall or console, avoid sitting under heavy beams, and keep a clear walking path.
Why it matters
Seating feels secure when there is backing and a calm sightline.
Fixes you can try
Start with no-renovation moves before heavier changes.
1
Fixes without renovation
Add a console behind the sofa, soften window glare, and define a rug boundary.
2
Fixes with renovation
Shift seating away from door lines or beams, or add a built-in backing wall.
3
Check it on a floor plan
Trace traffic routes to ensure seating is not in the main path.
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Scenarios covered
Sofa under beam, sofa against window, sofa between door and window, sofa against radiator.
When it is OK
- The sofa has solid backing or a console behind it.
- Traffic passes in front, not behind, the seating.
- Windows have curtains and no harsh glare.
When to dig deeper
- People feel exposed sitting on the sofa.
- Seating blocks the main walkway.
- A beam sits directly above seating.
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