Have you chosen a sofa that is too big? Does the library block the entrance of light? Have you painted your living room too dark? If these gaffes sound like something to you, don’t worry! We give you the tips to correct them.
FURNISH OR PAINT IN DARK TONES, IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH LIGHT
Are you thinking of painting the walls of the living room in a dark color? Look first at the amount of light entering your living room. Is it super bright? Then go ahead! But if it isn’t, watch out! Dark colors dwarf and your living room can appear to be shorter. The same happens if you put a dark piece of furniture. Although the interior designers have opted for a dark gray shelf here, they can afford it because the living room has a large glazed terrace and behind it, they have placed a light wood paneling that illuminates and balances it.
REFUSE EXTRA STORAGE AREAS
The order in the classroom should be the top priority. To achieve this, do not stay only on furniture such as dressers or shelves, bet on others that give you double-play: a sofa, a pouf, or a bench that, in addition to a seat, have storage capacity. The interior designers have created in this room a bench that runs under the window. Equipped with mats and cushions, its owners can sit and admire the landscape, and inside they can store table clothes, plaids for the sofa…
EXCLUDE CURVED LINES IN SQUARE ROOMS
Is your living room very square? Take a look at the furniture you have. Surely straight lines dominate on the sofa, the shelf, and the coffee table, turning your living room into a squared space. Don’t you think it needs a bit of dynamism? Enter sinuous designs and you will see how everything changes! In this room, the interior designer has balanced the straightness of the sofa and the blinds with the curves present in the side tables and the lampshade of the ceiling lamp.
PLACE AN XS RUG IN AN XL LIVING ROOM
A room is not fully dressed if you do not put a good carpet that adds warmth to the environment. But watch out for the measurements! If your living room is spacious and you choose a piece that is too small, you visually reduce its dimensions. How to choose the perfect rug? With a rug large enough to cover all the furniture in the living room.
UPHOLSTERY TOO LOUD
For your living room you have chosen plain fabrics for the sofa and the curtains; this way you ensure its duration in time. Well! Now you would like to introduce some stamping on the armchair to energize the atmosphere but you don’t know which one to choose to get it right. The key is always in the right harmony. Choose a pattern that is not too flashy in design or color. This armchair in the image has been upholstered with botanical motifs in a very subtle green, matching the plant of the vase. Surrounded by natural fiber, it gives the living room a discreet and natural look.
NEUTRAL YES, BLAND NO
You chose neutral tones for walls, furniture, and curtains, but the result, far from being serene and harmonious, is bland and nondescript? You have done nothing wrong. Solution: create a center of attention (a special piece, a curious wall, a painting…), which attracts the eyes and helps to “order” the environment.
GOODBYE BLOWS
You thought it was the ideal coffee table but you have come to catch a real mania with blows! Do not blame the table, but a poorly calculated distribution. If there is not between 40 and 50 cm of distance between the sofa and the table, you may need to change it for a smaller one, a nested type, or a pouf.
THINK OF EVERYONE
Yes, the little ones are the kings of the house. But what about your relaxation corner? Try to find a place for everyone. If you want a reading space, place it by the window, instead of relegating yourself to the darkest area; If you like to watch a movie together, make sure there are enough seats for everyone, etc.
PUT DISTANCE… WITH YOUR TELEVISION
In the store, your eyes went behind that huge screen and, the price for price, better take the largest … The result is that now you cannot sit quietly and watch a movie, because the images literally assail you on your sofa. Experts recommend that the minimum distance be at least twice the width of the TV.
