Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
You spend a lot of time in your living room, perhaps the most important room in your home. But sometimes the living room isn't cozy enough. What are the problems when decorating a living room? And more importantly, what's the solution? Read on!
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
1. All furniture against the wall
Many people place the sofa and cabinets against the wall. This leaves a large gap in the middle. That's not cozy. It then looks like a showroom. Place your sofa (if possible) at least 20 centimeters from the wall. This immediately makes it look much lighter and more luxurious.
Move the sofa slightly forward. Use a large rug to connect the furniture.
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
2. Too much light
Do you have one large ceiling light (or even very bright lighting)? That light is often too harsh and not at all atmospheric. It's not good for your eyes and doesn't look cozy.
Use multiple, small, and different lamps. Place a lamp on a table or next to the sofa for reading. Or choose a beautiful wall lamp as an eye-catcher.
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
3. The television is too important
In many homes, all chairs are directed towards the television. This reduces conversation. The television then becomes the most important thing in the room. Place the television in a cabinet or hang it on a dark wall. This way it stands out less. Or opt for a mobile model.
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
4. The wrong size
Sometimes a rug is too small. Or the sofa is too big for the room. Then the feeling in the room isn't right. Choose a large rug. The front legs of the sofa should be on the rug. This way you make your living room a cohesive whole.
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
5. Cables everywhere
Do you look under the television and see many black wires? That looks messy.
Buy a cable management box or use plastic strips. This way you won't see the wires anymore.
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
6. Only hard materials
The use of different, soft fabrics creates more atmosphere in your living room.
Use a fluffy pouf, a boucle chair, and a velvet sofa. Also, be sure to add decorative cushions with print or decorative cushions with fringes for a soft look.
Decorating your living room? 6 problems + solutions!
