Positioning lounge furniture with fixed armrests armrests and melamine bases
Start by identifying the edges of the proposed seating area. Fixed armrests make the sides of the furniture a consistent part of its outline, so decide which edges should face a route and which should frame the group. This is particularly relevant where seating sits between an entrance and another destination.
Walk through the proposed arrangement in sequence: arrival, approach, sitting, and departure. The route should make sense without depending on access through a fixed side boundary. Where several pieces sit together, consider each seat independently as well as the overall shape of the group.
Resolve corners before filling the room
Corners between adjacent pieces can be easy to overlook when a layout is considered only from above. Fixed arms remain present at those junctions. Examine how the ends meet visually and whether the spaces between them are intentional parts of the composition or unresolved gaps.
Do the same where a seat stands beside a wall or another furnishing. A close relationship may look appropriate, but the approach to the seat still needs to be clear. Avoid using the surrounding room merely to fill leftover spaces around the arms; establish the seating arrangement first.

