Decorating The Perfect Living Room!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Jan 27, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments

Your living room is a space where you and your guests will often spend a lot of time and is where you can really add some appeal to your home with a friendly and inviting atmosphere. However, this area can often be a difficult one to decorate so we have put together a list of great tips that are sure to help you create the perfect living area.

1.)   Be Sure To Anchor The Room: Large areas like living rooms can often end up with a very cluttered feeling when too many small pieces are crowded into it without an anchoring piece or two. Try and anchor your living room with a large piece of furniture like a sectional, large sofa, large coffee table, or maybe even built in bookcases or a piano for some style.

2.)   Try To Designate Zones: With a smaller living room you will generally only have one conversation and sitting area but larger living areas can act as much more than a simple sitting area. You may need to think creatively depending on the size or shape of your room. Try to designate zones by identifying the best functional areas of the room for things like conversation, media, and maybe even a small eating nook or gaming table.

3.)   Utilize Color And Pattern Correctly: Color and pattern is a great way to break up larger areas and cut down tall walls to make your living room more cozy and comfortable. If you have a really tall ceiling try painting a shade or several shades darker than your walls to help snug up the area. Be sure to repeat colors and patterns throughout the room from zone to zone with things like fabrics, furniture, throw pillows, accessories, and even window and wall treatments to tie the entire living room together.

4.)   Don’t Hug The Wall Too Much: One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make that end up leaving them with a funny poorly designed looking living room is when they hug the wall too much. This is done by pushing their sofas and chairs up against the walls leaving them with too much awkward open space in between. Too many homeowners fear open walls but this space is great for art, consoles, benches, and bookcases. Try to cozy up your furniture into a more comfortable conversation area around a focal point like a fireplace or large window with a view.