Living rooms take on a number of different roles which can make living room decorating a bit of a challenge. For some people it's a formal room reserved for entertaining guests, for others it's a casual space used for leisure activities like watching TV and reading.
Typical living rooms have plenty of seating (often at least one sofa and a couple of chairs), occasional tables, bookshelves and other pieces of furniture, but despite their similarities they can look quite different.
To make your living room the best it can be check out the following articles about living room decorating.
Arrange Living Room Furniture
sxc.hu/Jason Boutsayaphat
There are certain issues that always come up when trying to arrange living room furniture. From creating conversation areas to determining a focal point, to figuring out the best size rug, these tips will help you create a functional and visually pleasing living room.
Where to Place Living Room Accessories
flickr.com/M Bahareth
Once the furniture is in place you'll need to position the accessories. Check out these tips for hanging artwork, putting up window treatments, placing the television and more.
Living Room Lighting
flickr.com/Mr. T in DC
Living Room Area Rugs
flickr.com/JAGwired
Wall-to-wall carpet isn’t nearly as popular as it used to be. These days it's been traded out in exchange for area rugs, particularly in the living room. Area rugs look great and are often more practical than broadloom, but if you're going to use them there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
