Home Decoration

Your living room is the central gathering place in your home. It’s where you relax. Watch TV. Entertain guests. Your living room is the nucleus of a home, where you can relax, unwind, and spend quality time with friends and family. Decorating a living room from scratch may seem overwhelming, but it can also be very rewarding as your plans become realized.

There are a lot of things to consider when designing your living room. The best place to start is to determine what you plan on using the living room for, and moving from there. Depending on what you plan to do in the living room will influence the choices you make when deciding on a layout. Make the most out of your living room by following a few furniture guidelines and keeping the room properly lit. Add some artwork and a few decorative plants to tie the room together.

Determine the function of the living room. Take some time to think about the main function of the living room. Do you have kids that need space to play? Do you plan on hosting a lot of parties? Does your living room have a large window with a great view? The function of the room should be the main influence in how you design it.
If your living room has a natural focal point, such as a fireplace or a view, consider designing around it. Face the seating towards the focal point so that everyone in the room has a clear view. Add rotating armchairs so you can easily adapt the room to a space for entertaining.
Some living rooms are large enough to split into two or more areas. If you have a large living room, and you need a space for kids to play, consider devoting a part of the room to a play area. Use a coffee table or sofa to create a natural divide between areas.

Design to fit the size of the room. If you have a small living room, try not to cram too much into it. If you have a large living room, you may be struggling with how to use so much space.
Think about the emphasis of the room and how much space you have to work with. If you need extra seating in a small space, consider a combination of floating chairs and sofas. Being able to move the chairs allows you to remain flexible.
If you have a lot of empty space in your room, incorporate it into your design. A big open room can be welcoming. Whatever you do, keep the room balanced.

Determine how the living room will be used. This will help you decide what furniture to buy and what theme/color scheme to choose. Determine how many people will be using the living room on a regular basis so that you can buy the appropriate sized couch and include the right number of seats, if applicable.
Account for the practical as well as the aesthetic uses of the room. Consider how you will use the room as well as how you want it to look. Keep both in mind as you plan your decorating budget.
Decide whether or not you want to have a television set. If you do, then decide on where the television set will be placed before decorating; avoid placing it in a spot with excessive window glare. You may also need to buy an entertainment system or armoire to hold the television.

Choose a color scheme and style. Having a theme in mind is important when picking out new furniture so that you can achieve your desired aesthetic. You might also want to consider changing the color of your walls to match your preferences. Consider the following ideas for living room themes:
Warm tones. Paint your walls cucumber-green and buy yellow and orange accent pieces, which include arm chairs, throw pillows, and pieces of artwork. This color scheme creates a warm, playful environment that is both colorful and settled.