Can placing a sofa away from walls reduce floor squeaks in a room?

Yes, floating a sofa away from walls can reduce floor squeaks by redistributing foot traffic and allowing easier access to repair squeaky joists beneath. Moving furniture creates more walking paths and can reduce pressure on specific squeaky floor spots. For example, a sectional positioned centrally avoids triggering creaking near baseboards and makes the room feel larger and quieter because weight is better balanced on the reinforced floor areas.