How to arrange the living room perfect

Tips for using the space, lighting and the selection of furniture and decoration - for the most comfortable living room.

Maria Hovhannisyan

Head of Service Design Department Flatplan.

Use space wisely

Try to stick to the rules of proportionality: small objects better suited a small room, and large - large. Discard the huge corner sofa, which will take almost the entire space of the living room, in favor of small-sized model.

For classical interiors, you can use the principle of symmetry - the location of the seats or shelves on either side of the sofa.

If you work at home, The decision in favor of the comfort of the chair will be placing a desk as close as possible to the window. Better to choose a non-standard models of office chairs, and a comfortable seating area, which will be accentuated by the design space.

If your living room has a bay window, you can select it in the dining area.

Select the appropriate furniture

Most places in the living room sofa has traditionally held. It is better to locate along the longest wall with the possibility of free access from all sides. Do not place the bed near the door, as it will prevent the entrance of the room, and in front of the window, if you like to watch TV. Often chosen for the living room sofa sofa models, so you need to make sure that in the unfolded state, he will not rest against the opposite wall.

For family gatherings exactly useful pridivanny table, which can be expanded to your favorite board game or to place drinks. A big plus if such furniture provides integrated storage space.

At the window next to the sofa can be placed chair - it will be extra space for privacy. With it, you can do an accent color from the rest of upholstered furniture.

If the area of ​​the room allows, the position on the side of a sofa or chair near the narrow shelf.

Discard the classic wall light suspended in favor of bollards or drawers. If you need more storage space, consider options for modern furniture.

for classical interiors instead of the traditional tables, you can use a decorative fireplace, decorate it with candles.

Think about lighting

In addition to the usual chandelier in the center of the feature various lighting scenarios: floor lamp by the chair, wall above the sofa and table lamps. This method will add comfort to your living room.

Add decorations

Decoration can decorate or "kill" even the most elaborate in terms of ergonomics room, so it is necessary to treat it carefully.

• For Scandinavian style posters, plants are ideal in pots and many textiles.
• For classics, you can choose a more monumental art and granulate with the details.
• Provencal suit more home and cozy decoration.

The living room can also decorate carpet, harmony of color and style with the rest of the interior.

Be sure to leave at least part of one wall is empty. For example, over the sofa, do not place large items and the limit to narrow shelves or posters.

Freshen up the interior

• Discard the massive sofa in favor of a smaller model.
• Think of all the corners, which you often stumble and slide these items.
• Check how easy to use racks and generally any furniture with doors. The width of the passage near such items should be equal to the dimensions of the door + 60 centimeters.
• It is also a simple but effective way to upgrade interior - a replacement of textiles. If you have a multi-layered curtains with a pick-up, then evaluate how it fits into the environment. Choose plain natural fabrics emphasize the style of the interior.