space with a little creative floor planning. Believe it or not, a fireplace and television can play nice in the same space. It just takes a bit of creative floor planning. Right now, the sofa backs to the fireplace , creating a dead-end hallway to the wall. And the room's overall seating design is too spread out for quiet conversation. Before you so much as scoot the sofa, consider these 3 things: flow, function, and focal points. This family room is a high traffic area with 2 entry spots, so flow is essential. Make sure furniture is situated to that it maximizes each of the room's focal point, in this case, the TV and the fireplace . Then, plot out some scenarios on graph paper, grab a few friends, and get moving. Say goodbye to wasted space. We rotated the sofa to sit under the windows, then rearranged chairs to create a cozy conversation center. Now, it's easy to enjoy the warm glow of the fireplace , your favorite flick-on TV, and the company of family and friends. Don't buy new when a bit of rearranging will do. Just