7 Tips for Creating an Engaging Living Room

The living room or lounge area is the 'common room' of a home, the largest room that can host many people for entertainment and conversations. Therefore, anything selected for the living room should be well-curated to create an engaging space. Checkout Artwork for Living Room

Use warm and inviting colors.

Color is a principal tool for creating the right ambiance for any space. It is the first thing you consider when choosing paint colors and the color of furnishings for your lounge. Warm tones enhance a feeling of homeliness while cool colors create a relaxed feel. Regardless of your color theme, try and infuse these tones in major pieces of the living room to make it more welcoming and comfortable to be in.  

Living room furniture layouts should encourage conversation and interaction with everyone in the room. Seats should be arranged around a common center, mostly it is a coffee table. They could also be arranged to face a focal point like a tv or fireplace in a circular/semicircle. The arrangement enhances communication. Check art by emerging artists

You have the correct furniture layout, but does the furniture itself entice guests to sit a bit longer? Inviting guests to your house is more than just saying 'welcome to my home' or 'please have a seat'. The main seating should be at a good height, not too high not too low; one that is easy to get up from. It should be comfortable to sit in, with good fabric, and not too stiff. That is why people test sofas before buying them. Use throw pillows with bold patterns to make the couch more attractive and comfortable for the back when people sit for a long time.

Common living room focal points are televisions, fireplaces, windows with a view, bookcases, and other large decor items. These take up a big space and in the case of a tv, a lot of concentration. If you have two or three of these (though rare), position them next to each other so that the eye is not distracted and directed to two different points at a go. The tv could go on top of the mantle, the bookcase next to the fireplace, or the large window.

A dark living room is anything but inviting. A well-lit space on the other hand feels airy, bright, and livelier. Never block the window with furniture, instead, let it flow unobstructed into space. Use light window treatments like sheer curtains to let in maximum natural lighting. Add floor and table lamps for extra illumination at night. Sufficient light enhances vision and complements decor and furnishing. 

Unique decor pieces are perfect conversation starters. Imagine visiting someone that you have never met before or have nothing in common to talk about. Complementing them on their landscape wall art would be a good ice breaker, maybe even continue to ask them where they got it and it could turn into a satisfying conversation. Not only do statement pieces spark conversations, but they also provide final touch-ups to a space that would otherwise be uninspiring.

Nice-smelling spaces are instantly inviting. Invest in nice scents in candles, diffusers and generally keep the living room clean and fresh. Canvas Print for wall decor

These 7 simple tricks will ensure your living room is engaging not only for your family but also guests. Try them today.

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