5 common mistakes in decorating living room

Choosing furniture from a set

While it may be convenient to have a sofa, an armchair for relaxation, and an accent chair made from the same materials, when it comes to aesthetics, this is the main mistake to avoid.

According to designers, when choosing furniture, it is important to create balance, beauty, and movement in the interior - this way, the space will be visually interesting. Undoubtedly, the items should harmoniously complement each other, but it is important to avoid completely identical sets.

Beautiful yet uncomfortable furniture

It's impossible to enjoy watching a movie or take a nap on a sofa that is simply uncomfortable. So even if you incredibly like how the item looks in the room space, the lack of comfort is a big no.

After all, the living room should be cozy, first of all, not only because it's the place where most of the time is spent, but also because the space should promote conversations and togetherness - which is extremely difficult if there is no comfort.

Incorrect material selection

Having children or dogs doesn't mean you have to give up style. Choosing the right materials and fabrics for your furniture and accessories that will make the space durable is a common problem.

Designers suggest paying attention to soft, comfortable fabrics with high durability characteristics. Even though there are so many options available today, there is a foolproof option - a sofa with a stylish cover that can be machine-washed.

Moreover, replacing covers is cheaper than replacing the entire sofa if it gets damaged or you get tired of it.

Insufficient seating

One common mistake in small living rooms is the lack of enough seating.

Even if you have a small living room, you still need to have seating for guests. Try adding stools or ottomans to the space.

One great way to solve this problem is to use a storage ottoman - it can serve as a stool for guests and a place to store extra blankets, pillows, or other necessary items.

Ignoring scale

Oversized or undersized items, or items improperly placed relative to each other, can create an unbalanced and uncomfortable look in the room.

This can affect the functionality and efficiency of the space. For example, a too-small coffee table in the seating area forces a person to lean too far from their seat to reach it, but an overly large coffee table placed too close to the sofa is also inconvenient.

If you're unsure how a particular piece of furniture will look in your living room, you can outline the area with blue painter's tape. This way, you can better visualize the size before purchasing furniture.

By the way, we previously wrote about which colors are not worth painting the walls in the kitchen.

Also, read how to make changes to the interior design on a budget.