| Living room is a place in the home, which has got a | | | | through the living room (most of the times) allow buffer |
| very special importance as far as planning is | | | | space to carry the other heavy furniture pieces that |
| concerned. If a schematic plan of the home is drawn it | | | | are to be placed in the bedrooms such as double |
| can be easily concluded that in almost every home | | | | beds, wardrobes etc. All these object need to carried |
| plan the living room has got maximum area in unit | | | | through the living room and installed in the bedroom. So |
| squares. | | | | think for your entire home, not just the living room. |
| This itself is an indication that the living room is a space | | | | 3) Future Emergency Occupancy>> |
| that needs some good attention during the entire home | | | | Think about what will happen if you throw a party at |
| decorating project. Let's try to note down some | | | | your place. All your friends/relatives/colleagues will |
| essentials of a good and successful living room design. | | | | gather in the living room. So plan for this extra |
| 1) Clear Circulation Space>> | | | | occupancy. What will you do in such situations for |
| In any home plan whether it is an apartment block or | | | | seating. Will you move your dining chairs in the living or |
| an independent bungalow a person either enters an | | | | will people stand or even sit on the ground. Whatever |
| "entrance lobby" or directly in the living room (if space | | | | your decision plan for future. |
| is an issue). From this living room entrances open to all | | | | 4) Ventilation>> |
| other spaces namely kitchen, bedrooms, staircases if | | | | If the living room is considerably large, than in most |
| any, patios, study rooms, family rooms etc.. | | | | cases it also has a higher ceiling. This is very perfect |
| That's why while designing a furniture layout it must be | | | | for the proportions of the space. So think about |
| kept in mind that the circulation is unobstructed. this can | | | | ventilating this space naturally and artificially as well. If |
| be easily achieved by creating a sample furniture | | | | you are going to use fans then will these be hung from |
| layout on paper first and then the furniture arranged | | | | the ceiling or be wall mounted. |
| thereafter. | | | | 5) Warm and Welcoming Color Scheme>> |
| 2) Visual Balance>> | | | | As a general rule always keep your living room |
| Create a good visual balance between the used and | | | | charming using bright color scheme, that has a |
| unused spaces. By used space I mean the floor that | | | | welcoming attitude. As mentioned above the living |
| has been occupied by the furniture pieces. It is not | | | | room is the first space you will see when you enter |
| necessary to fill every corner of the living room with | | | | you home, so make it a point to use inspiring colors of |
| some furniture element. But as mentioned above a | | | | your choice to add a touch of beauty. |
| bare minimum circulation space is a must. | | | | Use of indoor flowering plants around the window |
| The most common furniture element in a living room a | | | | bottom is also a great way to add some extra interest |
| sofa. Creative use of different types of sofas can be | | | | in the living room. |
| made to create a visual balance. Sofas come in a | | | | In this article I have tried to throw some light upon the |
| variety of sizes and dimensions. To find out the most | | | | living room design ideas, I hope this helps as a starting |
| common furniture dimensions visit: | | | | point for you to think more creatively to decorate your |
| Since the main entrance of the entire home is only | | | | living room. |