When it comes to your home, the style of is all about you. And when it comes to the living room, it has stood the test of time in being your sanctuary. It’s where you entertain guest, binge watch Netflix and enjoy time with family and friends. So before you give it the full make-over it is important to remember these 10 tips!
- Focus on focal point: When rearranging a room, it is helpful to find the room’s natural focal point and center the room around this main feature. Typically, this is the first area that is noticing upon entering a room.
Designer Celily Mendell’s home in Alamo, California near San Francisco. - Create a center: In most homes, the coffee table’s placement marks the center of the living room. For larger rooms, try spacing out your furniture to incorporate multiple center points.
- Make it functional: Your living room layout should always have a functional furniture arrangement. A great way to start is to decide how the room will be used, overall style and number of pieces you will need.
- Select scaled pieces: Selecting pieces differing in size and height will create a well-balanced atmosphere. Arrange the scaled items, beginning with the largest, around the main furniture.
- Add dimension: Creating depth to your living room is the final step when arranging your living room. Make sure each piece is at centered and at eye level when you hang them on your walls.
- Incorporate lighting: It’s important to layer light sources when creating a brighter atmosphere in your living room. Arranging furniture around your windows is a simple way to achieve this goal because the natural sunlight pours in.
- Add an area rug: When selecting a rug for your living room, it is helpful to choose one that’ll complement your color scheme, furniture and size of the room. A good way to measure the length of your rug no more than 6-12 inches away from the walls.
- Mix and match: Playing around with different colors, patterns and textures is a great way to personalize your living room. Adding an accent chair to a room of color and pattern is a way to add more style that’s not overwhelming.
- Create symmetry: Achieve a symmetrical space by arranging furniture on opposing sides. With the coffee table serving as your center point, it is easy to create a well-balanced living room.
- Think about traffic: Consider how many people you will be entering and using this space before you arrange your living room. Choosing the right furniture to accommodate any issues regarding traffic flow.