If there is one room in your home that should reflect your style and taste, it’s the living room. You also must consider that the living room needs to be comfortable and appealing to guests and other household members. Tall order? Not really.
Read on as local home remodeler DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Larimer County discusses the hallmarks of a well-designed living room.
Furniture and Seating That Creates an Inviting Atmosphere
The living room is where friends and family gather, so the seating and everything else surrounding it must create an inviting atmosphere. As the centerpiece of every living room, the sofa bears much consideration. It has to be comfortable, it has to look good, and it has to be large enough to accommodate several people.
One of the most common design mistakes is placing the furniture around the room’s periphery. This could work in a cozy living room but not so much in a much bigger space. Instead, break the larger area into smaller seating areas. The sofa and a couple of chairs can form one space, while other seating and a coffee table can form another.
No Unnecessary Furniture or Decor
Most of us want to display things we love in the living room. They can be the living room’s focal point or at least a conversation starter piece. Each piece in a well-designed living room should serve a function. We have discussed above how the sofa is the centerpiece of the living room: it’s a good place to start when planning your furniture placement. Choose pieces that complement it and use them as a reference when deciding whether or not the living room is starting to get cluttered. Your home renovator can also help you with your decor and furniture selection if you’re starting from scratch.
Having said all that, you’ll want to keep one or two pieces that will add personality to your living room. It could be anything meaningful to you, perhaps an odd painting or sculpture that shows your personality.
Easy to Keep Clean
After you’ve designed the perfect living room, you’ll need to make sure it stays that way. This means you must consider wear and tear when buying furniture, decor, and everything else in your living room. Different upholsteries, in particular, have different maintenance and cleaning requirements – a key consideration if you plan on hosting gatherings in your home.
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Searching online for a “home remodeler near me“? DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Larimer County offers a wide range of professional remodeling services, including kitchen, bath, and shower remodeling. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (970) 695-1320, or contact us online! We serve homeowners in and around Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, Lyons, Timnath, Johnstown, Berthoud, and Wellington.
