There is so much to consider when it comes to designing and decorating your living room. Oftentimes the largest room in a house, it can be quite scary deciding what color to paint the walls, what furniture to buy and where to put it all. The first and most important thing to decide on is the type of feeling you’d like the room to have. Do you want it to feel cozy? Classy? Open? Warm? Next, you may want to consider your budget. Finally, you can begin to pick out luxury coffee tables and determine the layout of the room, which is a beast unto its own. You’re covered on that front — here are some tips on how to arrange furniture in your living room.
Measure the Room
The first step to arranging furniture in your living room is to measure the room. One of the worst things you can do is purchase furniture that is way too big or small for the space. Once you’ve measured the room, map it out to scale on a piece of paper and include the dimensions of the furniture you may want to add. This will also give you a chance to try out some layouts without committing to anything. In the layout, be sure to include doorways and windows to maximize the flow and Feng Shui of the room.
Focal Point
Choosing a focal point can help create more space and flow in your living room as well. The living room is a place where friends and family gather to relax and share their lives. Whether it’s a TV, fireplace, piece of art, luxury coffee table, or record player stand, this focal point will give everyone a place to gather around. A focal point will also help you decide where other furniture in the room should go. For example, you may want to face a couch in the direction of the focal point or add some plants by its side to increase the focus. You may also want to add a coffee table in between the focal point and seating furniture to provide a place for people to set things down (i.e. drinks, books, etc.) while enjoying a television show or warming up by the fireplace.
Tables and Lamps
Tables and lamps are often tucked away into convenient spaces. As mentioned earlier, placing a luxury coffee table near or in front of some type of seating like a couch or ottoman chair will provide a space for the person seated to place things. Lamps should be somewhat unnoticeable, discreetly adding lots of pleasing lighting into the room. They are usually tucked away in corners, provide a focal point on mantles, or hanging from the ceiling. When adding lamps, think about their function — where might the room need some extra lighting or where would be a cozy spot to read? Adding some plants or other small decorations beside lamps or on tables also helps accentuate the space and furniture.
Rugs & Curtains
Rugs and curtains are just as much a furniture piece as any other. They can add or take away so much in a living room! The color and fabric of both should be carefully and thoughtfully chosen. If you’re looking to make the room feel freer and more open, you may want to choose an off-white or light grey linen curtain, for example. Bold colors and patterns may also make the room feel a bit cozier and uniquely yours.
Luxury Coffee Tables
Arranging furniture in your living room is easy and fun if you’ve got the right kind. If you’re looking for some beautiful pieces to add to your home, visit A. Rudin’s website for some custom luxury furniture that’ll be sure to liven up the room.