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The living room is normally the feature room in any home because it is where most of the family or central activities take place. It can also be used as a relaxation area or a room that is only used when entertaining visitors.
Furniture is an important part of the living room because it sets the tone for the various activities that are to take place in the room. It is therefore important that furniture is arranged in a way that makes it look inviting and comfortable whilst leaving a good impression on anyone that walks into the home.
The furniture that is to be used in a living room is varied and usually depends on the preference of the homeowner and what regularly takes place in the room. However, there are a number of furniture pieces that are common in most living rooms and they virtually always will include all important sofas which basically cover most of the seating area. wooden Sofas can be combined with chairs which can be placed in different parts of the room to make it visually appealing while leaving enough space to move around. It is important that sofas or chairs be of the right size so that they do not overcrowd the room or conversely look out of place because they are too small for the space available.
Tables
Tables are also essential items for the living room because of their function which is very important. The tables most used in living rooms will be coffee tables and should be of the appropriate height which is a little lower than any sofa or chairs that are in the room. Furthermore, the length of the table in the living room should also be proportionate to any other surrounding furniture. Side tables are also important in the living room as they reduce the use of the main table in the room by allowing those in the room to place drinks and other items such as reading lamps on them. These side tables should be the height of the sofa or chair that they are placed alongside.
Tips on arranging furniture in the living room
Even with all the essential furniture needed for the living room, it is important that it be arranged in a way that will make the room appear spacious, visually appealing and functional as well. Some of the important things that need to be considered when arranging living room furniture include:
It is imperative that a focal point in the room be established so that the furniture is arranged around it. The focal point may be a feature that already exists in the living room or an item that is brought into the room. Nevertheless, the decision on the point of focus in the room should be made with the type of furniture available at the back of the mind.
Traffic flow in the room should be considered when arranging furniture so that there is enough room left for people to move around. The arrangement should be balanced out well to ensure that those using the living room can move from one part of the room to another without hindrance.
Conversation areas should be created using the furniture in the room regardless of its size. Bigger living rooms can have more than one conversation area while smaller ones should be created by pulling the furniture pieces together so that the setting looks intimate.
Overall, it is important that furniture in the living room is arranged appropriately according to its size in order to create a room that looks well balanced.