4 LIVING ROOM DECOR MISTAKES TO AVOID

A simple change in the way you place the lights or furnishings in your living room can make a huge difference. A right alteration can create balance and intrigue in the decor while a novice usage or placement of furnishings can be a total disaster. Here are 4 mistakes you should be aware of and avoid when doing up your living room.

Not measuring dimensions

Not letting go

Large, framed family photographs, antique vases, old rugs…just some of the many decor items we continue to keep because of their sentimental value. Make an inventory of all items you are holding on to because they were passed on, gifted or bought as a souvenir on a memorable trip. Next step? Let some of them go. Even the ones you decide to keep don’t necessarily need to be displayed in the living room.

Not playing with light

The right light can totally transform the mood. Overhead lights aren’t for round-the-clock use and that is why we need to have multiple light fixtures for different times and moods of the day. Recessed lights, chandeliers, floor and table lamps, and overhead lights with dimmers are all great options to break the monotony of a single light pattern.

Not choosing the right rug size

Too large and it could be overwhelming, too small and it looks shabby – rugs, therefore, need to be just the right size. The thumb rule is to buy a rug that touches the front legs of the furniture pieces in your living room. Rugs are often expensive so knowing the right size is imperative when going to purchase a rug.