If your living room is the focal point of your home, the design and comfort of the space are crucial. Following seven simple keys will assist you in avoiding costly errors as well as saving you frustration from a design that simply does not meet your needs.
How is your living room going to be used? TV viewing? A multi-purpose space? Make this decision before proceeding further with your design.
Before beginning any transformation, find your focal point. Usually the fireplace will be the first thing your eye moves toward. However, if you have no fireplace but you do possess a fabulous view from your windows, use that as your point of interest. If TV viewing is your most important usage of this room, then you are going to need an interesting cabinet that can conceal the TV when the room is used for other purposes.
Large furniture is an excellent choice if your room has arched or high ceilings. Resist the temptation to purchase many pieces of smaller furniture as this will cause the living space to feel overcrowded and cramped.
Perfect flow is simple to achieve when you make a scale chart for every item in your room. Simply measure each piece and produce your room arrangement on paper prior to purchasing your furniture or taking the time to rearrange your current pieces.
Neutral colors on the walls are a good background choice for most families. But if you want to express an outgoing personality or just feel great in yellows, reds or oranges, by all means, find the perfect bright and load your walls with color. If your schedule is hectic and you desire peace and quiet but don't want a neutral, consider the softer, muted blues, greens, grays and browns for your wall color choice.
Carpeting, tile or wood? Depending on your lifestyle, any of these three are great options for most living rooms. Also think of your ceiling as another wall. This area can become a beautiful focal point when painted in a contrasting or complementary color to your walls.
Pattern in your living room is a strictly personal choice. Many people like the soothing calmness of solid colors in complimentary tones. But if you prefer to mix patterns, be sure that the colors in the fabric coordinate perfectly with each other. You also may like the look of a stripe, a floral and even a plaid in the same space.
The "piece de resistance" of any room is the accessories. Whether family photos, a magnificent collection of antique Limoges boxes or leather bound books are your thing, be sure to display them with pride. This last touch will pull your living room together and give the ambiance of continuity. You now possess a gracious, charming room that should work well for the entire family. - 15615
How is your living room going to be used? TV viewing? A multi-purpose space? Make this decision before proceeding further with your design.
Before beginning any transformation, find your focal point. Usually the fireplace will be the first thing your eye moves toward. However, if you have no fireplace but you do possess a fabulous view from your windows, use that as your point of interest. If TV viewing is your most important usage of this room, then you are going to need an interesting cabinet that can conceal the TV when the room is used for other purposes.
Large furniture is an excellent choice if your room has arched or high ceilings. Resist the temptation to purchase many pieces of smaller furniture as this will cause the living space to feel overcrowded and cramped.
Perfect flow is simple to achieve when you make a scale chart for every item in your room. Simply measure each piece and produce your room arrangement on paper prior to purchasing your furniture or taking the time to rearrange your current pieces.
Neutral colors on the walls are a good background choice for most families. But if you want to express an outgoing personality or just feel great in yellows, reds or oranges, by all means, find the perfect bright and load your walls with color. If your schedule is hectic and you desire peace and quiet but don't want a neutral, consider the softer, muted blues, greens, grays and browns for your wall color choice.
Carpeting, tile or wood? Depending on your lifestyle, any of these three are great options for most living rooms. Also think of your ceiling as another wall. This area can become a beautiful focal point when painted in a contrasting or complementary color to your walls.
Pattern in your living room is a strictly personal choice. Many people like the soothing calmness of solid colors in complimentary tones. But if you prefer to mix patterns, be sure that the colors in the fabric coordinate perfectly with each other. You also may like the look of a stripe, a floral and even a plaid in the same space.
The "piece de resistance" of any room is the accessories. Whether family photos, a magnificent collection of antique Limoges boxes or leather bound books are your thing, be sure to display them with pride. This last touch will pull your living room together and give the ambiance of continuity. You now possess a gracious, charming room that should work well for the entire family. - 15615
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