| With the many styles, materials, themes and types of | | | | sofa back first, that places a barrier to your living |
| living room furniture available, you have a wide range | | | | space. Have an open area that invites a visitor in, |
| of options in decorating to choose from. Below are a | | | | especially when they come in through the front door. |
| few decorating tips when buying and arranging your | | | | · Accessorize with pillows, candles, vases and lamps. |
| living room furniture. | | | | If you have a monotone sofa, loveseat, chairs and |
| · Group things in odd numbers. One sofa, loveseat | | | | tables, brighten them up with pillows, afghans, candles, |
| and chair or one sofa and three chairs. Three | | | | vases and "coffee table art." You can even change |
| candlesticks or one vase with flowers on the mantle. | | | | out the look on a seasonal basis with light and bright |
| Three or five pillows on the couch. | | | | colors in the spring and summer, and warm, darker |
| · Beware of using more than two pairs of anything in | | | | colors in the fall and winter. |
| a room. Try two matching chairs and one end table | | | | · Have furniture custom made. Many furniture stores |
| between them instead of two matching chairs and | | | | allow you to choose from a huge selection of fabrics |
| two matching end tables. | | | | and leathers for seat cushions, pillows and dust cloths. |
| · Don't try to use too many styles in one room. It's | | | | You can even choose the wood finish on bedroom |
| okay to be eclectic with a funky art deco table or | | | | furniture and living room tables and dining room tables |
| chair in a country French setting, but don't also combine | | | | and chairs. |
| a modern living room table or a country leather couch. | | | | · Make it comfortable. Your living room furniture |
| One or two pieces of a different style works in a | | | | should be welcoming to sit on, put down a drink, or put |
| mostly consolidated look. | | | | your feet on if it's an ottoman or footstool. Too rigid of |
| · One piece won't "make" a room. Make sure you | | | | a decor does not make your guests feel at home. |
| have complementary items that work well with your | | | | · Keep throws and afghans under control. If you're |
| showpiece. | | | | going to have small blankets on your couches, tuck |
| · Too many chair and table legs in a room aren't | | | | and fold them around the pillows and cushions so |
| grounded. Include a skirted chair, sofa or base table. | | | | they're a part of the furniture and not just an accent. |
| · Use your space well - consider wall space, open | | | | Take a good look at your home on a regular basis to |
| window space, fireplace, and flooring. Plan where you | | | | see what needs updating or improvement. Be sure to |
| want your pieces to go if you're buying new living | | | | shop at several stores when you are purchasing |
| room furniture. You don't want to crowd a room or | | | | furniture so that you can see what the new looks are |
| block windows with furniture. | | | | and compare prices. Sometimes you can get ideas to |
| · Don't put your back of the couch facing the front | | | | rearrange your furniture and just buy one new piece |
| door. You want to invite people in, and if people see a | | | | to give your living room a whole new look. |