Making Sofa the Focal PointEvery cozy living room has one piece the eye lands on first, and in most homes, it’s the sofa. Image: The BrickChoose Rug to Ground the Seating AreaA rug that is too small can make a living room feel disconnected, even when the furniture itself is arranged well. Keeping Walkways and Traffic Flow OpenA cozy room still needs to be easy to move through, and traffic flow is often overlooked when arranging a living room. Layering Ambient, Task, and Accent LightingA single overhead light rarely makes a living room feel cozy, no matter how well everything else is styled. A couch can sit against the wall in a smaller room or move further into the space when the layout allows.