When it comes to home remodeling, many homeowners focus more on the kitchen and bathroom, and less on the living room. Like the other rooms in your home, they should be aesthetically pleasing and functional. You’ll want it to be a spot where you can relax and enjoy the company of family and friends or a place to receive guests. Fortunately, creating a well-designed space can be straightforward. Trusted home remodeler DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC shares the essential features your living room should have.
Furniture
Furniture pieces take up a large chunk of the living room’s aesthetic and are the first things people see when they walk into the space. They come in a wide variety of design styles and configurations. Before selecting the best ones to include in your living room, ensure they are the correct size for the space. The last thing you want is for a guest to have difficulty maneuvering around – and experiencing accidental foot pain – with your oversized furniture. Also, your furniture pieces should provide enough comfort, considering that you’ll be spending considerable time in your living room.
Decor
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and recliner (or any accent chair) are akin to having a bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and toilet. These features influence the other decorative elements of the space, from the throw pillows and rugs to the wall art and lighting fixtures. The color palette in the living room takes cues from the hues of your furniture pieces. Discuss with your home renovator whether to pick the same hues or go with contrasting tones or shades for your decorative elements.
Lighting
As with the kitchen and bathroom, your living room should be well-lit to make it more inviting and welcoming. You can achieve this by harnessing natural light streaming through the windows. If your windows need replacement, consider window styles that offer sleek frames and wider glass areas for uninterrupted outdoor views and adequate sunlight during the day. Just make sure they’re facing a beautiful garden or lawn, not the street or your neighbor’s fence. Sunlight, however, can be too much inside the living room, which is why hanging drapes or curtains helps mitigate glare, especially on the west or east-facing windows. Come nighttime, you’ll want the space to be fully illuminated. Add a touch of elegance with a chandelier for ambient lighting and accents in the form of wall sconces.
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For excellent interior remodeling solutions, turn to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC, the trusted “home remodeler near me“. Call us now at (202) 933-7196, or fill out our contact form to start a conversation with us. We serve clients in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Arlington, McLean, Georgetown, Woodley Park, Friendship Heights, Glover Park, Cleveland Park, The Palisades, Donaldson Run, Bluemont, Lyon Village, and Glen Echo.