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Living Room with Column Floor Plans

Designing a living room around a structural column can feel limiting, but with the right floor plan you can turn that obstacle into a feature. These living room with column floor plan examples show how to work with columns in open-plan spaces, lofts, and basements.

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ABOUT

About these examples.

Browse the gallery below for inspiration, then use the generator to create your own. The floorplan tool lets you place columns precisely, add furniture, and test layouts that flow around them.

Whether you're dealing with a central column, a pair of posts, or a basement lally column, these plans help you visualize traffic flow, conversation areas, and storage that makes the column disappear into the design.

HOW TO

Make one yourself.

1
Open the floorplan tool
Start a new floorplan and set the overall room dimensions for your living space.
2
Draw the room shape
Trace the perimeter walls, including any recesses, bay windows, or open sides to adjacent rooms.
3
Add the column
Place a square or circular column symbol at its exact location, then enter its dimensions so the floorplan is accurate.
4
Arrange furniture and walkways
Drag sofas, chairs, tables, and media units around the column, ensuring clear paths and comfortable conversation groupings.
5
Fine-tune and share
Adjust spacing, add labels or dimensions, then export the floorplan as an image or PDF to share with contractors or family.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I design a living room around a column?01

Treat the column as a fixed point and build zones around it. Use furniture to define areas, place a reading nook or plant stand next to it, or wrap it with shelving to integrate it into the room.

Can I remove a living room column?02

Only if it is non-structural. Most columns in living rooms support beams above, so removal requires an engineer's assessment and often a replacement beam. Always consult a professional before altering any column.

What furniture works best around a column?03

Modular sofas, swivel chairs, and low consoles work well because they can be positioned to flow around the column without blocking sightlines. Avoid tall, bulky pieces that compete with the column.

How do I measure a column on a floor plan?04

Measure the column's width and depth at the base, and note its distance from two perpendicular walls. Use those measurements to accurately place the column symbol in the floorplan tool.

Are there floor plan examples with two columns in a living room?05

Yes, you can draw pairs of columns in the generator. Symmetrical columns often frame a transition like an entry or define the edge of a seating area, which can simplify the layout.

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About these examples.

Make one yourself.

Open the floorplan tool

Draw the room shape

Add the column

Arrange furniture and walkways

Fine-tune and share

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