For most people, the living room is one of the most used places in a home. It’s a hot spot for relaxing, entertaining, and playing, so it makes sense to place extra focus on your living room’s setup. Fairfield Galleries will help you design a living room that’s practical, versatile, and captures your personality.
List Your Must-Haves
Before diving into design, make a list of your living room must-haves. For example, if you have kids, you’ll want to make sure that your living room design includes a place for playing games, reading, etc. Additionally, with kids, it’s a good idea to emphasize openness and ease of access, as opposed to bunching living room furniture together and making it hard to move around. The same rule applies if you have pets.
Other common themes on a living room must-have list include entertaining friends, movie nights, and reading/writing. These are all themes that affect the way a living room is designed in terms of the type of furniture, layout, and color.
“Zone” Thinking
You can look at “zone” thinking as an extension of your must-have list. Now that you know what needs to be in your living room, the next step is to think about grouping these needs into zones – i.e. a “relaxing” zone, an “entertaining” zone, and a “fun and games” zone. The size of your living room will, of course, be important in terms of how many zones can be accommodated, and the size/layout of each one. A large space might allow you to create two seating zones – one formal and one informal – as well as a separate play area for the kids, or a reading nook. In a smaller space, the same number of zones could be available – but you may have to reduce your scope to “micro-zones”: for example, a zone for storage, a zone for tech, a zone for relaxing, etc.
Account For Static Fixtures
As you layout your living room plan, don’t forget to not only incorporate the space’s static fixtures, but also maximize their appeal. In tandem with “fluid” pieces like sofas and coffee tables, elements like fireplaces, cabinetry, windows, and built-ins can all be used to accentuate the room’s functionality and personality. For example, the fireplace and windows could be great anchors for a reading/relaxing zone, while built-ins and cabinetry might function superbly as the focal point for gaming and storage.
Choose a Color Scheme
Once you’ve nailed down your living room design, you’re free to further inject your personality using color, textures, and patterns. Confirm the overall color scheme first and then consider variations on the scheme to give each zone its own character. Our nearby furniture store is a great resource for ideas pertaining to wall color and sofa color, as well as drapery and rugs.
Tap into Our Interior Design Expertise Today
Designing a living room isn’t easy. Establishing a balance between personality, style, and functionality takes time, but our furniture store in Fort Wayne, IN can help. Talk with us today about creating the perfect living room setup – one that captures your current vision, but with the flexibility to evolve with changing needs and habits.
