The living room is a space for socializing. Therefore, it should be designed so that everyone feels comfortable. So, the question that remains is, how to decorate your living room?
Therefore, to help you understand more about how to decorate your living room, we prepared today's article on the subject. Want to know more? So follow along now!
How to decorate your living room?
The space
Shape and size are fundamental aspects of living room decoration. It is important to consider the layout of the room based on its shape and size. Depending on the layout of your living room, we recommend that you arrange it as follows:
- Rectangular living room. This is the most conventional and practical way to decide on the layout. The living area is placed at one end, using a sofa to separate the spaces. At the other end, we will place the dining room.
- L-shaped living room. This is another of the most common shapes. We recommend taking advantage of its shape to separate the areas according to their usefulness. It is advisable for the living area to be as close as possible to the source of natural light.
- Narrow living room. When decorating a narrow living room, space-dividing furniture will provide depth. Meanwhile, a piece of furniture attached to the wall will provide storage capacity.
- Irregular shaped room. A living room like this can be a great advantage if we take advantage of the widest part of the room, placing the seating area there.
We can help ourselves with a simple test before deciding where to place the furniture when decorating the living room.
If we know the measurements of the furniture we like, we can check the space they would take up by marking the limits of each piece on the floor with tape and thus decide whether they fit what we need.
Passage areas
Another very important aspect before decorating the living room is the passageways. They should always be kept free of obstacles and furniture. Furthermore, door and window openings should not be blocked.
Natural light
The undisputed protagonist of the living room is not the sofa or the television. If there is one thing that dominates the space, it is the natural light. To make the most of the hours of daylight, we recommend placing the sofa and TV area next to the light source.
Choosing the sofa
One of the biggest concerns when decorating a living room is choosing a sofa. Here are our recommendations:
- For large rooms. You can choose to place one sofa in front of another, or the L-shaped option, with a corner sofa or two independent pieces. Both will fit the proportions of the space.
- For small rooms. If space is limited in your living room, we recommend choosing a single sofa. To make the space appear larger, it is best to place it facing the entrance or hall.
Rest of the furniture
There are pieces of furniture that are essential for decorating a living room, while others are not. If you have the space and the budget, we recommend:
- The biggest investment should always be made in the sofa. It is important that it is comfortable and functional.
- Choose a TV stand with plenty of storage capacity.
- Custom-made furniture that adapts to the space and your needs.
