Who doesn’t want their home to looks its best? Certainly not you. Still, some common design missteps can keep you from making the most of your living room decor. Avoid these easy mistakes that nearly everyone makes.
Choosing a Sofa That Doesn’t Fit Your Room
There’s nothing worse than a sofa that’s too big for your living room and shrinks your space, or protrudes into doorways. So always measure the areas in your living room where you’re considering placing your couch, then choose your piece accordingly.
Choosing the Wrong Design Elements
Are you going for a boho vibe in your living room? If so, decorate using natural fabrics like cotton and linen, which can put you on the right track toward achieving the look.
If you want a mid-century modern design for your living room, consider incorporating structured furniture with clean lines, peg legs, and low backs, which are classic characteristics of furnishings of that era.
Replicating a Showroom Floor
You want a stunning-looking living room, but be careful that your pieces don’t look like a set straight from a showroom floor. And although a set may look pretty, you could be missing out on an opportunity for some variety and self-expression.
Instead of purchasing furniture sets consider mixing new pieces with vintage ones for a more interesting and curated look—as if your furnishings have been collected over time. This design approach can allow you to incorporate more of your personal style.
Creating a Dysfunctional Layout
It’s easy to position your sofa against the wall opposite your TV and be done with things. While this might be a simple solution to your living room layout it may not be the most functional use of space.
Although you want a good vantage point to view television, consider how your family and guests will converse.
Try pulling your sofa closer to your TV or fireplace, and situating one or two seats perpendicular to the sofa, on either side, to complete an intimate conversation area.
