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Arranging your living room furniture may seem like an undemanding task at a glance, but in reality, it’s not. If you’ve ever spent time setting up your living room furniture, you can attest to this fact. Indeed, organizing your living room furniture in a way that is practical and aesthetically appealing can be a daunting and overwhelming ordeal.<\/p>\n

Although interior designers manage to handle such tasks presumably effortlessly due to their expertise and experience, not everyone can afford to hire one. Luckily, you don’t always have to engage an interior designer to exhibit your furniture like a pro. Use the tips and tricks listed in this article to arrange your\u00a0living room furniture<\/a>\u00a0like a qualified interior designer.<\/p>\n

1. Choose a focal point<\/h2>\n

You should arrange your furniture around a focal point. A pivot is the first place your eyes will land when you enter a room. It can be an existing feature in a living room like a window, fireplace, or in-built shelving. Also, you can create a\u00a0focal point<\/a>\u00a0using a statement piece of furniture or a piece of wall art.<\/p>\n

After identifying your focal point, arrange your living room such that it highlights the feature. As such, orient your seating furniture towards that focal point.<\/p>\n

2. Keep furniture away from the wall<\/h2>\n

Many people believe that when they push furniture against the wall, their living room will be more spacious. However, in most cases, this is a big interior design mistake. Why? Because it creates a hollow dead space in the middle of your living room, making it feel unfinished.<\/p>\n

Don’t push furniture against the wall to give it a little breathing room. Equally, it’s best practice to leave a few inches between a chair’s back and the wall. Often, the size of the room dictates how many inches you leave between pieces of furniture and the wall. Essentially, allowing a little space between furniture and the wall makes the living room feel and look bigger.<\/p>\n

3. Find balance<\/h2>\n

Savvy interior designers recommend you find a balance in decorating a living room. Similarly, when arranging furniture, you should strive to achieve harmony. Ensure you do not place large or small pieces of furniture in one area or side of the room. When you do this, you make your living room feel lopsided. Instead, combine different sizes and shapes of furniture around the living room.<\/p>\n

4. Create conversion areas<\/h2>\n

Have you ever been to a living room where you had to crane your neck or shout to hold a conversation with other people? To avoid such circumstances, arrange your living room furniture so that people can have conversations seamlessly. How do you achieve that?<\/p>\n

Create conversation areas by positioning sofas and chairs to face each other -they don’t have to be straight on but close. This way, your room will look professionally staged, facilitate conversation, and create a welcoming feeling for guests. If your living room is substantially spacious, you can also create multiple conversation areas.<\/p>\n

5. Position tables at arm’s length<\/h2>\n

You may be wondering how you should arrange tables in your living room. Interior designers advise that every seat should have access to a table<\/a>, whether a side table or a coffee table. Don’t settle for a layout that necessitates someone to move from his seat to reach for a drink.<\/p>\n

You’ll never go wrong with a big coffee table. Place it in the center of the seating area for aesthetics and functional purposes. While the coffee table may allow easy access from the surrounding seats, it also serves as the anchor of the living room. However, don’t forget to leave adequate space between the coffee table and the seating.<\/p>\n

Are you shopping around for a coffee table and other living room furniture? Check out\u00a0our<\/a>\u00a0catalog. For help choosing and arranging your living room furniture, contact\u00a0us<\/a>\u00a0at one of our five convenient locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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