The living room is one of the most commonly used rooms in the home; therefore, you want to get your decoration right the first time and avoid common mistakes. In this article, we take a look at some of the common mistakes people often make when they’re decorating their living room so you can avoid making them yourself.
Small rugs
Rugs are an important part of many living rooms; they make the space feel more homely compared to hardwood floors or tiles. When you choose a small rug, you can enclose the space, and it just doesn’t look great in a living room. Large rugs are a huge investment that people often shy away from buying because they’re so expensive. However, if you choose the right rug, it can help to complete your living room design by tying in all of the elements in the room.
The wrong coffee table
Another common mistake that people make is choosing the wrong coffee table for their living room. When selecting a coffee table, you need to measure the space you have in your living room and choose one that’s the right proportions. The right coffee table will be the correct height and size to fit in with the rest of your furniture. A coffee table that’s too low or high will be impractical to use on a daily basis.
Not investing in quality artwork
Quality artwork is expensive, but it’s something you will be looking at for many years to come. If you choose cheap pictures or prints just to fill the walls, they won’t evoke the same feeling and emotions, and your living room may just end up looking like every other living room. Take your time and invest in high-quality art that reflects you and your family. Good artwork holds its value, so you can always sell it again in the future if you want to redecorate. In addition, the artwork tells a story and creates a conversation with your guests. It really is important and can transform a living space when chosen well.
Forgetting about storage
When decorating and designing your living space, you need to think about how you will use the space daily. If you fail to add the right amount of storage, your living space will become cluttered and messy. Oak living room sideboards are a great addition to your living room, you can use the surface to display ornaments, and the drawers and cupboards can be used to store everyday items you want to keep out of sight. A coffee table with a drawer can also be useful for storing items like remote controls that you need to access quickly but want to keep out of sight.
Uncomfortable sofas
Comfort is key when it comes to choosing the furniture for your living room, as you’ll be spending many hours sitting down and relaxing. Your sofas need to be comfortable as well as look great in your living room. Choosing sofas for their looks alone is a common mistake made by many homeowners. Investing in a comfortable sofa is important, and it will also reduce the likelihood that you need to replace it again in a few years. If you’re torn between two options, always choose the most comfortable sofa; this list from The Telegraph is great for finding a comfortable and stylish sofa.
Cluttering every surface
Having empty space is just as important for your living room design as choosing the right pieces. There is no doubt that ornaments and decorative touches can bring your living room to life. However, you can also have too much of a good thing. Placing items on every spare surface in your living room is a bad idea. Even if each item is carefully chosen, the room will soon look cluttered and untidy. Try to find a balance so you’ve got the right amount of items on display and the space doesn’t feel cluttered.
These common living room design mistakes can be easily avoided if you plan carefully and think through every element of your living space. Don’t rush into buying any furniture without thinking about it both practically and from a style and design perspective.
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