Choose a small loveseat instead of a large couch when buying furniture.
Organizing a small living room is challenging. People need room to move, sit and socialize in a living room, but poorly arranged furniture will take up too much room and stop the natural flow. When choosing furniture, select smaller pieces, such as a loveseat over a full couch, and limit the amount of furniture that you buy. Arrange the pieces so people can move around but still sit comfortably and talk or watch a show.
Instructions
1. Draw a diagram of your room on a piece of paper. Cut out smaller pieces of paper to represent your furniture. Move the pieces around to see where they will work the best.
2. Arrange a seating area around the focal point in the room. In most rooms the focal point is the TV or a fireplace. Arrange the seats around the focal point so the focal point is in a line of sight but visitors can also talk to each other. This usually forms a square with the focal point on one side and furniture on the other sides.
3. Place the largest piece of furniture, usually a couch, against a wall or window so it is out of the way. This will allow more access to the room and make it easier to walk around in the area. Alternatively, use the couch as a half-way point to provide a visual barrier, separating the living area from the other ares of the house.
4. Use only as much furniture as you need. Take advantage of furniture that has storage capability, such as end tables that open up or have storage underneath and chairs and couches that have cup holders. In a small room you may choose to have end tables but leave out the coffee table so you have more room to move.
5. Take advantage of wall space for storage. Put books, knickknacks and pictures up on the wall using shelves or picture frames. This will keep them off the footpath but they will still be accessible.
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