Accessories, The Key to Living Room Luxury The living room is the center of the modern home. It is t
Accessories, The Key to Living Room Luxury
The living room is the center of the modern home. It is the place where the children play, where friends talk, where sports are watched, and where romances are kindled. When a room has that much meaning and importance, it is critical that it be properly decorated. There are several keys to properly decorating a living room. While there are many different opinions about the "rules", there are seven things on which just about everybody agrees.
First, size matters. Your furnishings need to fit the size of your room. If the furniture is too small for the room, the room looks bare and uninviting. If the room is too small for the furniture, the room looks cramped and uncomfortable. The sofa is usually
There should be a main point of interest in the room. In the olden days, it used to be the fireplace (in some homes it still is). In most modern homes, the television is the central attraction in the living room. In many mountain or beach view homes, the view out large picture windows is the central focus. Whatever the focus, the furniture and accessories must be chosen to highlight this feature. For example, if the windows were the focus, you would not want to put large high-back chairs or a decorative screen in front of them, no matter how nice those furnishings were.Third, contrast is key. It 's okay to purchase a nice living room set that comes in one color, but if you do, then you need to accessorize the love seat, sofa, and chairs with pillows or throws. You also want to add an accent chair or table to break up the color pattern. Colors are not the only way you can contrast furnishings, however. You can also change patterns and fabrics. Without contrast, too much of one color can make the room feel
…show more content…Versus Emma Mirror Seventh, don 't forget flat surfaces. People need a place to put their drinks, books, and so forth. The experts claim that a coffee table should be about a foot and half from the couch. Because of the myriad coffee table designs on the market, this is another area where your personality can really shine through. Beacon Coffee Table by SunpanArete Display UnitCoffee tables are not the only flat spaced needed in a room. If you are going to have nick-knacks around, keep them organized. A display unit also serves double duty if you can pick up a piece like this Arete display unit. Finely crafted from gorgeous reclaimed wood, each unit is a piece of eco-friendly artwork.There 's actually one more thing that most experts agree on when it comes to decorating your living room: vendors make a huge difference. Choose a vendor that does more than just take your money. The best vendors are able to match you with the furnishing you desire, and they take care of the logistics. If your vendor does not help you find the curated pieces you desire, isn 't it time you found somebody who