How to Arrange A Living Room 

If you’re an avid home decorator, your living room is one of the most important rooms in your house to

get right. After all, it’s where you and your guests will spend the most time, and it sets the tone for the

rest of your home. For example, if you have an elegant living room that has elegant furniture and an

elegant rug, people might be surprised when they walk into your kitchen and find it covered in brightly

colored Post-it notes and cookbooks stacked on top of each other.

The Art of Choosing One Statement Piece

There’s a lot of conflicting advice on how to pick statement pieces. Some say you should choose one

major item, while others swear by complementing smaller items. Instead of worrying about what other

people think, ask yourself what kind of aesthetic and feeling you want your living room to have. Are

there colors or styles that you like? Do you want it to be bold or understated? If so, pick a major piece

in that style and go with smaller complementary pieces in other styles. If not, feel free to mix and match

larger statements with a variety of smaller accents that still work together. However you choose them,

make sure all of your big pieces work well together—or better yet, create an intentional contrast

between them for maximum effect.

Top Values for Big Impact

Top values have a big impact when it comes to design. To make sure your living room is functional and

stylish, think about your daily routine—what do you and others use your living room for? Are there any

objects you move around frequently? Do you need extra storage space? What’s the purpose of having

a living room in your home or apartment in general? All of these questions should help give you some

direction on what sort of style to aim for.

Mid-Range Solutions for a Big House

With a large space, it can be difficult to decide how you want things positioned. Some people arrange

furniture based on color, while others choose pieces based on their aesthetic qualities. Whatever

system you opt for, take care when choosing furniture that all of your decor decisions blend well together

(especially if you’re aiming for a clean, modern look). You also want each piece of furniture in your living

room to serve a purpose—for example, if you don’t need a coffee table or chairs because there is

already seating throughout your home, those objects just become clutter in an unused space.

Conversely, having too much clutter can make it impossible for guests to walk around and mingle with

ease during parties.

More Affordable Living Rooms That Work For Smaller Spaces or Budgets

No one wants a living room that’s all show and no go. It’s important that you get a great look with items

that you can actually afford while making sure they work together. Use these tips for inspiration as you

come up with your own ideas. You don’t need to be an interior designer or even have expensive tastes

in order to create a living room arrangement that works for you and your budget!

Final Thought 

When arranging a living room, keep in mind that you want it to be both welcoming and functional.

Ideally, there should be a place for everyone who uses it. Good lighting is also essential as there will

likely be a lot of activity taking place here: reading, working on hobbies or crafts, watching TV, or simply

visiting with friends. In addition to good lighting for people who will use it frequently -- whether during

daytime hours or at night -- lamps should be placed where they can easily be reached from most

seating areas. This might mean placing one on either end of an upholstered bench or around a coffee

table so that you can reach across from your chair without getting up.