Some people think that stuffing a room with expensive furniture can pull together a room. However, this isn’t how interior design works. Your room can appear beautiful and welcoming with even a few pieces of furniture and accessories if you arrange them correctly.
Whether you prefer traditionalism and minimalism or any other décor style, there are some essential tips that you need to follow to make sure your room looks nicely arranged and put together.
Imagine the Layout
Before laying out the furniture, you need first to envision the layout of your room to have an idea of what kind of furniture to get.
It can be a good idea to focus the room’s layout around a central piece of furniture like a long coach or a large coffee table. By doing so, you can determine how much space is left to arrange other furniture and whether it is a good idea to remove a few pieces to prevent the room from looking too cluttered.
Choose a Style
Deciding what kind of style you want for your living room will set the tone for the type of furniture you buy. There are several types of styles you can choose from, including minimalist, classical, country, green living, mid-century modern, regency, and even eclectic styles like gothic and art deco.
No matter what style you choose, you also need to know how much time you will spend in your living room, what you will be doing there, and how often you intend to host parties. Answering these questions can help you decide which style to choose.
Pick a Rug
Not all living rooms have rugs, but a lovely rug can spruce it up if your floor appears bare. Adding a rug to your living room can increase the room’s depth and add more texture. It can also help bring your significant pieces of furniture together to make the space look cohesive.
Depending on your style, your rug could be of a solid color, or it may have a striking pattern that can help make things interesting.
Select the Seating
A sectional sofa will take a large part of your living room and will provide plenty of space for your family and guests to relax. However, if you are not a fan of such a big piece of furniture, a couch that can turn into a bed is also a stylish piece and has room enough for a person to sleep on, especially if you are expecting guests.
Aside from that, you can also opt for a few smaller uniquely styles chairs or accent ottomans to show off your personality and give your room a touch of glamor.
Organize the Bookcase
Bare shelves and unorganized bookcases can make your living room seem like a disaster zone. To put together your living room, you need to minimize the clutter by organizing your bookcases or shelves by size, color, and shape. It is also good to get some decorative accessories to weigh down your magazines or some cute bookends that can make things visually interesting.
If you have lots of books, a great way to keep them organized on the shelves is by stacking them horizontally.
Bring out the Lights
Choose lighting that will unify all the room elements and complement your style. Dimly-lit pendant lamps can give the living room a cozy and intimate aura, while lots of spotlighting around the ceiling can brighten up the room and make it ready for a festive party.
There’s also a whole range of table lamps that you can place in strategic corners of the living room to provide extra lighting or some accent lights.
Arranging your living room is not difficult. All it takes is some attention to simple details. Keep in mind that most homes you see in photography magazines are staged, and homes generally do not look that perfect regularly. However, there is some art required in nailing your living room, and with a smart selection of the various elements in your living room, you can have it down pat.