Why Decorators Arrange Living Room Furniture That Way
If I were to name one issue that jumps out as I look at online forums and discussions about decor, it’s furniture arrangement. This isn’t always what commenters are explicitly asking about. A lot of times, the questions are about what to do with walls, or what color to paint something. But what jumps out at me is how the furniture is arranged. The average DIY home decorator shoves their furniture against the walls, leaving the middle of the room empty. Why is that a problem? Keep reading!
4 Ways to Do Casual Living Room Curtains
Curtains are a great way to introduce color and texture to a room while also giving it more visual height. But what if you’re worried that adding curtains will turn your casual living room into a dark and stuffy Victorian parlor? You also don’t want to fall for the quick fix of putting up cheap, flimsy curtains in a hasty attempt to maintain a casual appearance; this can draw attention to your curtains for all the wrong reasons. So how can you choose curtains for your living room window that look nice and keep a casual vibe at the same time? As a starting point, let’s think of “casual” as simply something that can be a little loose and relaxed. For more specific tips on how to choose casual curtains, read on! (Have a look at my article What Makes a Casual Room? for more ideas for creating casual living spaces.)
Basic Living Room Furniture Arrangement
This episode discusses the basics of living room furniture arrangement with tips and ideas. Living room furniture does not need to be placed against the walls. Use these tips instead: Arrange furniture using a conversation circle or oval as a guide. The size of the circle depends on the amount of furniture you’re trying to include and the scale of that furniture, not the size of the room. For one conversation grouping, the circle should be no more than 18 to 20 feet max. (Not an issue in most living rooms.) Direct your attention to the focal points of the room. Leave an opening toward the entrance of the room. Matched furniture can be used to create a relationship or balance. REFERENCES: Sense of Space
