Although you never want to block a window a sofa placed in front of one can look great as long as the back of the sofa is relatively low.
Furniture placement in front of large window.
But this is a good problem to have and all you need to do is be strategic about your materials.
You can set an ottoman filled with a lot of books and an arm chair or a rocking hair against the window bay.
It can be used as a reading space.
Cozy up to the window proper furniture placement allows for total enjoyment of a bay window s natural light without blocking the window itself.
When the light is blocked it makes the room feel smaller dingier and more crowded.
How to arrange furniture around a bay window.
If you absolutely must place furniture in front of windows make sure you maximize the remaining natural light through the use of mirrors reflective surfaces and a smart lighting plan.
However this can be tricky if you have the floor to ceiling windows.
Idea 3 a very large window bay if the window bay is very large you can build another spot.
Case in point this light bright living area.
Ideal placement in front of a window.
Just be sure to leave a gap of about 10 to 12 inches to give the piece some breathing room and to allow for window treatments.