Does Your Living Room Work For You?

Years ago, most living rooms had stuffy seating arrangements with plastic-covered furniture where nobody really spent any significant amount of time. However, thank goodness, today we actually spend a great deal of time in our living rooms.

You relax there after work, you host parties and holiday gatherings there, and it’s also a special cozy space where you spend quality time with your family. Your living room is also the first place people see when entering your home so it needs to be welcoming but also functional.

Some may call it the family room or others may refer to it as the front room, but everyone spends plenty of time there. Therefore, this room must meet many needs but also reflect your own personal taste.

With so many significant demands, your living room can be a significant challenge to design.

All the design elements need to come together in order to create comfort and harmony.

At CertaPro, we are experts in creating spaces that serve your needs.

We can help you discover exactly what your space needs to be the most satisfying for you. We have color consultants that can answer all your questions while guiding you through the color selection & design process.

Our painters have the expertise to complete your project on time and within budget. CertaPro can give you all the guidance you need to create a perfect living space for your family.

To start you & your project off, here are the five most crucial design elements that come together to create the most beautiful living room interiors – and what you can do to build them into your own home.

The Sitting Areas

There are many vital elements to consider for your living room seating.

The goal is to aim for comfort, style, and a configuration that encourages interaction and conversation. Sometimes designed around a focal point, such as the wall where a TV or beautiful wall art is placed.

When designing seating for a family room, you’re mainly looking for:

• Comfortable seating for at least five people or more.
• Soft chairs or couches that are well made with durable upholstery.
• A style that matches the overall aesthetic of your home
• Furniture arranged to make the most of the space while also gathering eye-lines together

Don’t be afraid to change a room’s interior layout until you find the one that best suits your needs.

The Television

As mentioned above, in most living rooms across the country, the television tends to be the focal point.

It is very important that the television be mounted correctly in order for it to fit tightly to the wall at just the right height to be enjoyed. Also, if the television is attached to a wall, it will not be a hazard for small children or pets. TV mounting professionals can help you work this out if you’re a little confused about it.

If you’re not a television fan, do not feel coerced to place a TV in your living room or den. Your living quarters should reflect who you are and how you spend your time. However, you may want to keep a small television that can be used when needed for when guests or family members visit.

The Lighting

Probably the most overlooked element to your living room interior is the lighting that you choose.

Lighting is the single most significant contributor to the ambiance in your home. So, it is an important element that is not to be overlooked when designing your family room space. Living room lighting may need to be versatile due to the many activities that happen within your living room.

Consider what kind of lighting is necessary for the things you do in your living room. If you watch movies, you may want low light fixtures so the TV stands out. But if you read or do computer work while seated in the living room, you will want more dynamic lighting so you can see what you are doing.

Here are a few more things to consider when setting up your living room lights:

• The color of the light( soft cool white, daylight, warm light) will dictate the mood of your room
• Your ability to change the lighting levels will mean you can create different atmospheres
• Brighter lights keep you awake and can lead to headaches so lower light is preferred
• Do you have paintings or shelves that you’d like to illuminate with small LED lights?

Overall, you’re looking for diversification of your lighting sources in order for you to have the kind of light in your living room that inspires fun parties, gentle conversation, and midnight snoozes on the couch.

The Decoration

Your living room isn’t just for entertaining guests and relaxing. It’s also the room in which you can display your character, your values, and your passions. As such, you shouldn’t hold back in decorating your living room with all the trinkets, ornaments, and artworks that you’ve accumulated over the years.

In essence, you’re showing off your character to visitors, the kind of life and lifestyle you like to lead, and you’re making this most important room into a safe and happy space for you to dwell in alone or with family. Keep these things in mind when you’re tailoring your room’s decoration to suit your requirements.

The Versatility

As mentioned above, your living room is one of the most versatile in your home. You host gatherings, parties, and dinners in this space, but it also needs to be a place of peace and quiet when you’re just looking to relax on your own.

It is a good idea to try moving around furniture and to bring in other items in order to flesh out all the possibilities your living room space may include.

Extra elements like fold-out tables can be useful in the event that you host a party. Accessories that help you eat food without the mess in your room can also help, as you’re likely to enjoy the odd takeaway dinner in front of the television, too.

Your living room is one of the most important in your home, so designing the space can be tricky. But if you consider these tips, and consult with CertaPro professionals, you will be well on your way to a living room that lives up to its potential.

Do you have a living room that needs refreshing?

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