9 Common Mistakes About Living Room Decorating

The living room is the area of ​​the house that your guests see most often, and possibly the place where you spend most of your free time during the day. So make sure it looks great by avoiding the following common mistakes!

Glue the furniture to the wall

As we mentioned in our previous article , many people believe that by sticking all the furniture to the wall they create more space and as a result the space appears larger to the eye. Unfortunately, this is not true. If you don't believe us, leave at least a few centimeters of space from the wall on some of your furniture and see for yourself!

You choose "fashionable" furniture

One of the biggest pitfalls that someone who buys new furniture can fall into is choosing designs that are the latest in fashion. Usually these designs focus more on appearance than functionality, and combined with the fact that every fashion sooner or later passes, it means that at some point you will get bored with them and want to change them (again). So prefer furniture with a simple, timeless design, which will remain functional and presentable no matter how many years pass. If you think that a piece of furniture would not fit in with the rest of your space in case of renovation, then it may not be the best choice.

You make it look like a product showcase

Speaking of furniture , another common mistake is to buy all your furniture and decorations from the same brand, making your living room look like a showroom of products from the company you chose. As much as possible, combine old, antique furniture and decorations with new ones to create an interesting contrast and give a breath of history to your living room . It is worth keeping in mind, however, that usually older furniture , especially sofas and coffee tables , is a little taller than modern ones, so don't forget to measure your space, as it is very important that the proportions of all the objects match.

Choose a small rug

The living room rug plays a big role in the overall feeling of comfort and "warmth". Make sure it is large enough to reach under the sofa and not just cover the space occupied by the coffee table . In other words, it would be good if there was no uncovered floor between the sofa and the table .

Paint the living room before choosing all the furniture

Make sure you've settled on the furniture and decorative items you'll be using and then choose a color for your living room walls, otherwise there's always the chance you'll regret it. Worst case, at least "lock in" the color palette you'll be using and then start painting.

You're hanging your light fixture too high.

It depends a lot on the type and design of your ceiling light , but a general rule of thumb is to hang it as low as possible. Your goal is to illuminate the space, not the ceiling. The higher you hang it, the less light it spreads, and as a result the living room becomes darker. At the same time, it would be a good idea to create "layers" of light, which means that you should not rely solely on the ceiling light to illuminate your space. You can also add a floor lamp or a table lamp .

You have too many pillows on your couch.

Most product displays and catalog photos may show sofas filled with cushions, but in reality, this is impractical, as you’ll have to constantly move them around to sit down or make room for others. One cushion in each corner for a two-seater and three for a three-seater (two in the corners and one in the middle) is usually enough.

Neglect the decoration

A few beautiful pieces of furniture are not enough for a beautiful living room . You also need decorative items that will add decorative touches to your space while also being an opportunity to further showcase your personal style. In addition, it would be a good idea to add additional lighting sources , such as a floor or table lamp , to create a more relaxed atmosphere.

You accumulate many items.

On the other hand, having too many objects is just as bad, as a minimal decor with few, but quality, decorative items is often more pleasing to the eye. As we saw in our article on feng shui , spaces with many accumulated objects hinder the free flow of energy, if of course you believe in them.

Do you have any other tips on common decorating mistakes you see in living rooms ? If so, we would love for you to share them with us in the comments below!