Designer Tricks For The Living Room Furniture

By Susan Simpson


The first thing that people will notice when they enter your home is the way your living furniture are arranged. As long as your setup is efficient and fully functional, it doesn't really matter whether your furniture pieces are luxurious or not. It is important that you understand the basics of arranging living room furniture so that you can provide your entire family a place that is fun to live in.

Before initiating the setup, make certain that you have chosen the perfect spot to create as your living room's focal point. The purpose of the focal point is for you to have a basis of the setup idea. Try to find something that can easily attract the eyes like the fireplace, a mirror, a large vase, or even the television set. The focal point must be set against a wall so that there is adequate space for the furniture arrangement.

When placing chairs, each should be 7 to 8 feet away from each other, giving enough space and encouraging conversation. Likewise, the table should be positioned in such a way that people sitting from a chair would have an easy access to it. Make sure natural light can come freely inside the room through the window. At night, keep a good light source that can easily be adjusted depending on the mood you want to create.

If you want to set up a coffee area in the living area, pick two to four low chairs and position them facing each other. Place a coffee table in the middle and make sure to leave enough legroom. Set up side tables beside the chair and make sure they don't exceed the elevation of the arm of the chair or the sofa.

As a final point, arrange furniture in such a way that you don't create too much variance between size and height. If a table or a shelf seems significantly lower than the object near it, make up for the space by placing a flower vase on top of it or hanging a picture frame on the wall above it. Find a way to use furniture with the same material or a similar design. You can do this by coming up with a theme in mind before setting up the living room.

In arranging and setting up living room furniture, you should always be after functionality and comfort, not just class. Choose carefully what items you would include in your set up so as not to overdo the living room decoration. In ever you get bored with a certain arrangement, you can always shift furniture pieces to create a fresh look.




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