Although the living room is usually seen as a reception room and leisure area, it is also the most important space in the home. In the living room, unlike in other rooms, it is essential to combine both aesthetics and comfort. However, it is natural that many style mistakes are made when planning a living room. This article will discuss these mistakes.
Furniture
The craze for large and massive furniture sets has been around for ages. Often, the desire to furnish a newly furnished living room with heavy furniture that is supposed to give a sense of grandeur and splendour. Unfortunately. It is the decision to buy this type of furniture that is perceived as one of the biggest mistakes to avoid in living room interiors, as large furniture not only fails to make the living room feel cosy, but it also reduces the space of the living room and restricts freedom of movement. It is suggested that this mistake of large furniture should be corrected by choosing smaller but equally functional furniture. Furniture of the right proportions will create an atmosphere of cosiness and proximity, as well as being functional and on a par with the previously much-loved large furniture. On the other hand, it is important to remember that every piece of furniture in a room should not be eye-catching: it is important to furnish a room so that there is only one or a few focal objects.
Lighting
Often too little attention is paid to the lighting in a room, again with the influence of the old days. In the past, the living room would have a single chandelier, but it would be massive, ornate and luxurious. This is the kind of lighting scheme that people want to get away with today, but remember - properly and rationally arranged lighting is the key to the cosiness of a living room and to your emotional well-being. It is advisable to correct the "one-light" error by using slightly smaller luminaires, mounted on different walls, which give off a slightly dimmer, cosy light. It's true that the living area is often also used as a work area, so a charming floor lamp will provide the necessary illumination. It is also important to be aware of the function of the room when planning the living room lighting: if you only spend evenings in the living room, the lighting may not be as bright, and candles may be suggested.
Details
Although minimal living room ideas are becoming more and more popular, there are still some style mistakes when it comes to the use of details. Of course, no one would dare contradict you - small styling details are one of the most convenient interior decoration tools: they can be used both when you want to create a matching colour scheme and when you need to fill empty spaces. However, that line between tasteful placement and thoughtlessly overloading a room is a narrow one. Too many small objects and decorations is one of the worst mistakes in living room interior design. It is advisable to avoid shelves cluttered with photographs, souvenirs collecting dust or large crockery services. It is also advisable to avoid artificial flowers, which do not create the desired cosy and pleasant atmosphere.
Visualisation
The right furniture and intelligent lighting are not everything. The colour scheme and the purposeful placement of furniture are also important for an ideal and eye-pleasing living room interior. A common visualisation mistake is the use of very bright colours and an abundance of colours. In order to create a cosy living room interior, it is suggested to choose pastel, soft colours that are calming. If several colours are chosen for a living room, it is extremely important to coordinate them very carefully. The location of the furniture in the room is equally important: furniture placed on the borders alone will create an uncomfortable tension in the room, and the guests will not feel at ease because the distance between the furniture will be too great. On the other hand, it is important not to 'cram' furniture into one place: a fireplace or aquarium should not be placed under the TV, as none of the furniture will fully fulfil its function in the living room.
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