Your living room is a very important space in your home and one you should have a plan for decorating and designing. You likely spend a lot of time in the area, whether it’s relaxing, conversing or reading a book. It’s not a room you want to just pull together and hope for the best, but you want to make it look perfect.

There are four steps you can take to create the perfect living room and a great spot to spend time in or show off when visitors are over. Use the following tips to help you make the most out of this space and ensure you’re satisfied with the end result.

1.            Choose the right furniture pieces

One step to creating the perfect living room is to choose the right pieces of furniture. Make sure you measure the room and have plenty of seating available but also ensure that it doesn’t appear overcrowded. Invest in the sofa or main seating and build around it with accent pieces and a coffee table. When shopping around, consider these Brosa Design Coffee Tables that will add a sense of elegance and sophistication to your living room. You may also want to have a bookshelf, sideboard or roll-away bar where you can keep drinks so they’re handy to grab on a whim.

2.            Decorate & add personality

Another step to creating the perfect living room is to take the time to decorate it and add some personality. Be choosy about what colour scheme you use in the room and make sure it’s soothing and not too dark or dramatic.

Apply fresh paint to the walls, hang colourful artwork pieces that are unique and special to you and bring in some nature and greenery with a plant or two. Display only your favourite and most cherished items to avoid creating any clutter or chaos.

3.            Have the right lighting

Having the right lighting is essential for creating the perfect living room. You want to have many options so that you can set the right tone and mood depending on the time of day and occasion. Consider what natural light you can draw in during the day and have window treatments available that you can close at night and will add some texture to the room. Make sure you have a light fixture on a dimmer switch and that you have lamps and candles available that you can turn on and light as you see fit.

4.            Make it comfortable & cosy

Most importantly, you want your living room to be comfortable and cosy if it’s going to look and feel perfect. Have soft and colourful pillows on your furniture and throw blankets you can place out and use if necessary. Think about layering carpet with rugs or placing down an area rug if you have hard and cold floors in the room. Now might also be a good time to look into the cost of installing a fireplace not only for the aesthetics but to warm the room in winter too.

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