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our lifestyle will determine how your
living room takes shape, and no one
knows your lifestyle better than you do.
You’re the expert, so start writing down
what you want the room to do for you.
If you entertain for business, that will be an
important function of the space. If you seldom
entertain, but will need to use the living room as
a family gathering area, the requirements of that
function will contribute to the design of the space
too, as well as the types of fabrics and accessories
it will contain.
Is your main focus comfort or style? If you want your
living room interior design to reflect your taste and
refinement, you’ll be creating a very different living
area than you will if your main concern is to have a
cozy spot in which to cuddle up with an old movie
and a bowl of popcorn. Once you understand that a
living room can be both attractive and functional, but
seldom both equally, you’ll be on your way to crafting
the most useful design for your needs.
If you want the room to do double duty, invest
in furniture that can multi-task. Sofa sleepers,
ottomans that also provide storage, nesting tables,
and wall shelves that offer an attractive display area
as well as a source of concealed storage, can all help
make your living room interior design more versatile.
If you crave a finished look for your living room but
don’t know where to begin, explore some designer
options for classic styles like: traditional, Victorian,
contemporary and arts and crafts. There are well
defined elements for each of these styles that will
get you started down the right design path.
Once you’ve defined your plans for the space and
chosen a style, evaluate the living room for flaws.
Rooms are seldom perfect, and understanding from
the beginning the shortcomings you’ll have to deal
with in developing your living room interior design will
make the process easier. Is the room too small, dark,
angular, or nondescript? With a list of requirements,
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