The living room plays an important role in your family members' interaction and how they use the house. It serves many different functions to your family at different times. Creating a living room layout to serve all those different functions can be very frustrating, but it is still very achievable.
Lighting
Lighting is an important factor in any room design. There should be more than just one light source. Since the serves many different functions and is used by many different people at different times, the lighting should accommodate these different needs. There should be a layering and blending of task, ambient, accent and decorative lighting.
Furnishings
It is better to have a few larger pieces of furniture than to have a lot of small pieces. Having many different smaller pieces can make a room look cluttered and cramped. By choosing a few pieces that are light and airy in color and in fabric, you will create a room that can seem bigger than it is and can serve different functions. When arranging the furniture, it is best to create an area that opens up as much floor and wall space as possible. Do not place furniture pieces in front of doors or windows. It is best to arrange them in the space so that they create a conversation area.
Clutter
It is always better to keep the clutter out of the living room. Because the living room serves many different functions and people, it is best to keep it a neutral space that can be inviting to anyone. The best way to organize many of the small mementos and items you would like to keep in the living room is by having the right storage solution for them. Also, it is best to keep the decorations on the walls and tabletops to a minimum. A few larger pieces of art or decorations will have more impact than many smaller items that will distract people.
Focus
When designing a living room layout, it is best to have one main attraction in the room. Many times the natural focal point in living rooms is the fireplace. Sometimes it can be a picture window or the doors leading to the outside. Lay out the space and furniture so that the focus is on that one focal point so that everyone is drawn to it and attention is brought to it immediately when you enter the space.
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