Stop making these 5 living room mistakes
A living room should be a welcoming place to entertain guests and a space where you can go to unwind.
Creating a comfortable and stylish living room doesn’t have to involve any manual labour or cost a fortune, a few simple tweaks can make a world of difference.
1. Furniture placement
If you tend to push furniture up against all the walls of your living room, you’re making it look smaller rather than larger.
Give the room the illusion of more space by pulling furniture away from the walls.
Plan your living room around the scale of the room, it will open it up and become a place you’ll never want to leave!
2. Too much clutter
Clutter makes a house a home but storage is key when it comes to keeping a tidy living room.
Pack away what you can to keep your tables relatively tidy.
Arrange flowers, books, candles or house plants however you like to create an inviting atmosphere.
3. TV placement
The optimal place for your TV to sit is on a blank wall that doesn’t block window light.
If you can, mount your TV on the wall for a cleaner look, otherwise have an appropriately sized TV unit to put it on.
4. Using the wrong rugs
Rugs are a must for a stylish living room but they need to look like they belong!
Small rugs can imbalance the room, so go for a big rug your furniture can sit on top of.
5. Lack of colour
Many living rooms lack colour, not just the walls, but the lack of artwork, rugs and cushions.
Bright pieces add life to a room. Hang artwork, get colourful pillows, plants, or other clutter to spruce up the room - just not too much!
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