Saturday, March 29, 2014

Small And Large Living Room Design

By Darren Hartley


Functionality and decorativeness are the aspects to consider in a living room design. The major factor in the decorativeness of a living room lies in the creation of a room that is visually appealing.

The elements needing attention in the functional aspect of a living room design include the comfort of the space, furniture layout and traffic patterns. Not to be forgotten as a functional element is having the right spaces and furniture for all room activities including entertaining.

By determining what a living room is to be used for, the functionality of a living room design can be put in order. Entertaining, executing family games, reading and television watching are among the most common living room activities.

The number of guests to be entertained is an important factor in the insurance of having enough seating and space in a living room design. The living room can also be turned into a cozy retreat area for family members during the times when there are no entertaining activities.

Knowing what activities are to be done in the living room will assure there is enough room and furniture for each and every living room activity. The living room design can then be correctly completed knowing this fact.

The traditional decorating ideas and furniture layout for a living room design with a standard shape may not work for a living room with an awkward or unusual shape. Corollary to this, a small living room design will not apply to a very large living room.

The use of smaller scale furniture pieces, the modification of the furniture and the selection of unconventional pieces are features of a small living room design. Alternatively, the use of large and over-sized pieces is a feature of large living room designs.

Small living room design includes the positioning of the pieces so that the room appears uncluttered. The living space must remain easy to navigate in at all times. It must also have areas intentionally created for conversations between homeowners and guests.

Sofas and chairs are grouped together to set up a conversation area in a small living room design. A conversation area is an area where people can talk to one another easily. Another requirement for a conversation area is its arrangement in such a way that people can walk around them never through them.

Finding a focal point to the space is another aspect of a small living room design. Architectural features that can act as focal points include windows and fireplaces. Meanwhile, focal points in living rooms without built-in features may include a large piece of furniture, an art or wall hanging.




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