We spend a lot of time in our living rooms, so it’s important to create a comfortable, stylish, and functional space.
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But it’s easier said than done. In fact, getting the layout of the living room right is very difficult.
Living room layout mistakes to avoid
To help you arrange your living room furniture, here are 7 common layout mistakes people make and how to avoid them.
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1. Pushing all the furniture against the walls
It’s the easier option when designing your living room layout, but pushing your sofa and furniture up against the wall can make the space feel disconnected and uninviting.
On the other hand, placing furniture away from the wall can help create a more intimate and cohesive seating area and allow for better traffic flow.
2. Choosing a rug that is too small
Bigger is always better! A larger rug draws the eye out and creates space in your living room.
Ideally, when choosing a rug, it should fit the size of your seating area and connect with your furniture to create flow. For example, in the living room, the front feet of your lounge should be on the rug and nothing less.
3. Matching furniture
Picking an armchair to match your sofa is taking the easy way out and can make the room feel too “perfect”.
Mixing and matching different furniture styles is the quickest way to add character to your living room. Make sure you use colours and patterns to tie it all together.
4. Not considering traffic flow
Your layout might feel perfect, but if there isn’t a clear path for people to walk through the room, you’ll have to try again.
Make sure furniture is placed so people can comfortably enter and exit the room and walk around without banging on anything.
5. Too much (or too little furniture)
While too much furniture can make the room feel cramped and cluttered, too little furniture will make your living room look incomplete. Instead, choose a few key pieces make them the focus.
So how do you know if you have too much furniture? Similar to the previous point, if you’re tripping over things to get through the room, you likely have too much going on in the room.
6. Choosing the wrong-sized furniture
Your pieces of furniture should be the right size for the room. Consider each piece of furniture with the room.
For example, a large sectional may look great in a spacious living room but be too dominating a smaller room.
7. Making it all about your TV
The living room isn’t just for watching TV. It’s also where people come to have a chat when you’re entertaining. This means having somewhere for people to comfortably have a conversation is a must.
This can be done by arranging the furniture to encourage people to face each other, and providing comfortable seating and side tables for people to place drinks and snacks.
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