When you start designing your room, you should take into consideration these important tips. Depending on what you plan to do in your room, this will influence the choices you will need to take into consideration. You can add some plants and art to tie the room together.
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Arranging Furniture
First of all you will need to determinate the main function of your room. Do you want to play with your kids in this room or you would like to host parties here? The function of this room should be the main influence on how the design is going to look. Take these tips into consideration:
- If you room has a natural focal point, consider designing it around that point. Usually the focal point that a room has is the fireplace or a view.
- If your living room is large, consider split it out for your kids to have a separate playing spot for them.
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Entryways should be clear
Don`t put furniture too close to the entryways. The guests that arrive in your house should have plenty of space to move around. You shouldn`t put plants near the room entryways.
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Walking around the room
The furniture should be arranged so your guests can easily walk around without any issue. Grouping your furniture to the wall is a great idea. If you have several doorways, it is a great idea to split the room into different areas. Each area will have its own emphasis.
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Lighting
You should consider creating layers of light in your living room. It is a great idea to blend several layers from multiple sources. You can use multiple combinations of lights. Another idea is to mix the ceiling lights with table lamps and even floor lamps.
You should pay attention to the corners in your room. Add a lamp in the corner of the room so you can easily balance the light. If you use taller lights you will give the impression of high ceiling.
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Take advantage of a dimmer
If you like to host parties, taking advantage of a dimmer is a really good idea. The dimmers will create a flattering light which will be ideal for a party.
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Mirrors
You can add mirrors if you want to increase the visual space of your room. Mirrors are a great addition to smaller living rooms.
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Hang art
Buy original artwork to hang in your room. The art is going to bring life to your living room. A lot of stores sell mass produced prints. You have the possibility to choose a piece of art that has the highest meaning to you. Original artwork will always be better. You can check your local area for high school art shows. This is a great place where you can buy original art pieces at a really affordable price.
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Add plants
Indoor plants will purify the air in your home and will make the room more inviting. You should add them to your room when you are designing it.
