Having fewer large furniture pieces will also streamline the look of the space offering a cleaner aesthetic that feels less cluttered even though it accommodates more guests.
Living room sofa and two chairs layout.
Two small sofas facing each other a coffee table between them.
Simple sofa loveseat and sitting ottoman layout.
Room layouts with the sofas floating in the middle of a room as opposed to hugging a wall can divide two spaces such as a dining and living room in an open concept room design.
Two sofas and two ottoman seats.
In the space where two armchairs and a side table might sit you can easily fit a second sofa that makes room for three or four or more guests instead of just two.
Small living room floor plan layout with sofa and 2 chairs.
Built ins to either side of the fireplace provide storage and a tv over the mantle can be easily viewed from either sofa.
One sofa one loveseat and two round ottoman seats.
One sofa three tables and four chairs.
This is probably the layout many of us think of when we consider a formal living room.