In today's rapidly urbanizing world, metropolitan cities accommodate more people than the space
available. The limitation has resulted in innovation in planning to optimize the maximum usage out of the
minimum area.
Modern furniture designers
use their ingenuity to create a functional layout in compact
spaces. The living room is the first space that greets you as you enter a home, and it should be designed
to be aesthetic, welcoming and practical. Here is a guide to styling
luxury furniture
in living rooms
with
area restraints.
1.
Styling with proportions
A room looks aesthetically pleasing when it has a symmetric and balanced layout. It is recommended to
start with large furniture like sofas in the room's periphery to allow for lighter products and flow of
mo
vement in the middle. Then, you can style the smaller products to face the focus in the living room,
which could be a coffee table or a T.V. screen. When investing in
lifestyle furniture
from
online
furniture sites
or physical stores, it's essential to fac
tor in the size and placement before making the
purchase.
2.
Utilize sight lines
Despite a limitation on real estate to work with, your living room can look voluminous by considering
ceiling heights in the design. Using a floor lamp or chandelier, you can br
eak the monotony of similar
-
sized furniture with different heights. For example, a wall
-
mounted book shelf or display unit can draw the
eye upwards while saving valuable floor space.
3.
Multifunctional furniture is economical
Bulky furniture can be used as a
nchors in a space and are versatile in their function. For example, large
credenzas can be used to spatially demarcate the dining area from the living room without compromising
space. Similarly, footstools and low seats can be placed next to the sofa and r
econfigured in the living
room during parties.
Bonus: A dining table can double up as the ideal
work
-
from
-
home furniture,
so you won't have to work
in isolation.
4.
There is always room for accessories
A compact living room is a living room, nonetheless! Whi
le luxury furniture serves its purpose, it is
essential to pick pieces that are visually compatible with each other. For example, modern silhouettes
and brass accents in
bar consoles
and
door designs
can tie the room together. Moreover, curtains, lights
and artwork can unify a look. At Quba Homes, we have a bespoke collection of
living room
designs for
your abode.