During our waking hours, the one area of the apartment that more than likely we spend the majority of our time in is...the living room. This wonderful room of joy goes by a plethora of different nicknames including, but not limited to the den, entertainment room, family room, lounge, sitting room, or TV room. The names go on and on.
No matter what you call the main room of your apartment that houses the couch, TV, coffee table, and lamp, it's imperative that it's layout and design be perfect for maximum results and excellent relaxation and entertainment.
Check out these few tips on creating the perfect living room layout:
Let It Flow
Through out the time you live there, your living room will have much more traffic than any other room in your apartment. I'm not talking about car traffic, I am talking about feet and the people who are attached to them, running amok in your living area. You will entertain more guests there than any other room as well, so it is necessary to plan accordingly and place your furniture in a way that promotes the flow and doesn't block any walkways.
Focal Point
I have seen way too many cluttered living rooms where you have no idea what you are supposed to concentrate on. To avoid this, pick one area or item that you would like to be the focal point of the room. This could be the TV, couch, painting, vase, or anything else your heart desires. Then...decorate around this item, still keeping it as the center focus. Symmetry goes a long way and helps the place look really, really nice.
Plant Life
Plants are extremely important to making the perfect living room. You'll want to place some tall plants in the corners of your living room to give it some depth and make it look much bigger. You could also use soft lighting in front or around the plant to create shadows and add a dramatic effect.
Be Rugged
A throw rug on the back of the couch is a nice bonus, but what can really add some great flair and life to your living room is having a rug in the center of the room. This rug should be placed over the carpet and under the furniture obviously. You will want to pick a rug that is complimentary of your carpet color, yet stands out. It should also match all of your furniture and everything else in your living room.
Let It Breathe
That's the key. Let your furniture breath. Placing pieces of furniture too close together could cause a cluttered look and feel, so be sure to give each piece of furniture some room to breathe. The space will not only make the room less cluttered, but it will also make the space look much larger too!
Out With The Old, In With The New
Don't leave old collectibles or other dated items out for too long. The longer they are out and the older they are...the older your room seems. Keep your little treasures up to date. Hey, it gives you a good reason to go shopping and get some cool new stuff for your apartment. So out with the old and in with the new.
One more very, very important tip: NO OLD AND BROKEN FURNITURE. Replace all of your worn out furniture as soon as possible. Nothing is less impressive than trashy old furniture. It can even be slightly used, just make sure it isn't broken or worn.
So that's it. Decorating your new living room, try to keep in mind those tips and you should be good to go!
