Fatal mistakes in the design of the living room

Incorrect zoning of the room, outdated covers, irrational lighting – let’s find out what mistakes should be avoided when arranging the living room.

Editorial "Site" collected a selection of the most common mistakes in the design of the living room and gives some simple tips on how to correct the situation.

Drawing up the living room

1. Inadequate lighting
   In the living room, you should not limit yourself to only a ceiling lamp. It is worth paying due attention to local lighting like floor lamps and sconces. Such small things will provide excellent lighting and set the tone for the atmosphere and mood. Don’t just rely on your grandmother’s chandelier!
   
   
   
2. Placement of furniture around the perimeter of the room
   This phenomenon is quite common in domestic apartments. But if the footage allows, then why not equip a comfortable guest area, placing a cozy sofa and several chairs in the center of the living room. In addition, it will help visually increase the space of the room.
   
   
   
3. Avoid excessive prophesy in the interior
   Cheap wallpaper, artificial plants and pompous stucco will not give comfort to your living room. Everything should be harmonious and simple. And since you want unusual design solutions, you should pay attention to interior styles like loft or Scandinavian. These styles are versatile and suitable for many interior solutions.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Oversaturated with detail
   In this delicate matter, moderation must be guided. Decor in excess is the worst enemy of convenience and aesthetics. Of course, it is great that you have a myriad collection of souvenirs and cute trinkets, but it is still advisable to keep it in some box or decorative basket. This will not kill the multifaceted and passionate personality in you, but it will help to avoid chaos and unnecessary dust. And one neat and functional cabinet will replace a bunch of small tables and shelves.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Pictures, photographs and mirrors
   The latter, with their incorrect location on the wall, can easily break the geometry of the interior. Keep in mind that objects on the wall should not be placed much higher or below eye level. And if you have too many cute photos, then it is better to arrange for them a small gallery on the wall, rather than shove them around all sorts of corners in colorful plastic frames.
   
   
   
   
   
6. The ratio of space and dimensions of furniture
   Here the secret is to pay attention not to the size of the furniture, but to compliance with the proportions of the interior as a whole. A large corner sofa with cozy pillows will look very harmoniously in a spacious living room, and a double sofa and a pair of chairs will easily create a comfortable recreation area in a small room.
   
   
   
7. Neglecting personal convenience in choosing furniture
   Not all furniture will suit your interior and be comfortable for you, and it does not matter that this chair is so cute and beautiful. First of all, it must fulfill its primary function. Otherwise, this is a waste of money and sooner or later you will have to part with such items.
   
   
   
8. The impassable jungle on the windowsill
   Plant farming is a delicate matter. But still agree that it is better to put a few pots in large pots than a lot of small pots on the windowsill. Such a space will seem more spacious and cozy, however, your cat will have nothing to do.
   
   
   
9. Uniform style
   First of all, the choice of style depends on your tastes and inner peace, because everything should be harmonious. Picking up all the details for the living room within one style is a real art, but in a single color scheme is a very common mistake. Decide on the right color scheme and create an interesting combination of colors - light and dark, neutral and accent.
   
   
   
10. Empty windows
    Decorating windows requires thoughtfulness and care. Irrational hanging of textiles on windows can easily “break” the style and make the living room visually smaller. Remember that the curtains should be hung as high and wide as possible. This will make the living room more spacious and the ceilings higher. By the way, in such an interior style as a loft, for example, curtains are not needed at all.
    
    
    
    
    

Remember that lightness, simplicity of lines, simple finishing materials are always in fashion. Discreet geometric patterns, light finishing of walls, laconic decor items will help expand the space, make the interior more stylish, moderate and, moreover, save on repairs in the future. After all, a discreet interior can always be supplemented with details that set the style.





Most importantly, do not make yourself stupid to follow trends, choose a style that is sweet to your heart and do not forget about harmony!