Enhancing Your Living Space


by Jamie Leonard - Date: 2007-01-31 - Word Count: 304 Share This!

Arranging Your Furniture

The easiest way to begin arranging furniture in a living room is to use a focal point. Think of it as an anchor for the room and place furniture directly in front of this important design component.

1. Examples of a focal point are: a fireplace, a entertainment center or a large window. The focal point should be anchored to a wall so that you could build your furniture design around it. If you have the space move your furniture away from the walls to create an intimate grouping.

2. To encourage conversation in a room place your chairs no more than 8 feet apart.

3. When selecting a side table, it should be as tall as the arm of the sofa or chair they are serving. You should also position a table within reach of every seating piece. If possible, place a lamp near each seating area as well.

4. To allow easy movement throughout a room create traffic patterns that are several feet wide.

5. When positioning seating allow ample legroom by placing the coffee table 14 to 18 inches from the sofa.

Mirrors Make a Room Appear Larger

If you have a small space, decorative with wall mirrors. It can make a room appear larger. You can also try brightening up a dark space by adding mirrors it will reflect light into the room. Shop our mirror selection for a variety of styles and sizes.

Adding your Personality to a Room

Highlight your personal style by displaying your favorite décor pieces on a beautiful display shelf. Choose a sofa, pedestal or end table to display pictures, family heirlooms, achievements or special decor pieces.

Use of Accent Pieces

Enhance any room by paying attention to detail by using accent pieces for a finishing touch. Coordinate your switch plate cover with the theme of your room, for a nautical theme use sailboats.


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