{"id":394,"date":"2014-02-26T17:17:57","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T17:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/?p=394"},"modified":"2024-06-13T13:16:26","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:16:26","slug":"10-steps-to-creating-the-perfect-living-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theenglishsofacompany.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/02\/10-steps-to-creating-the-perfect-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating The Perfect Living Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but the living room is probably where you spend most of your time – many of us eat there, relax there, watch TV there, and socialise with guests there, making it important to have a versatile space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 10 simple steps towards creating a living room that will serve you well, whatever you want to use it for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Saving Space<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot goes on in the typical living room, so make sure you have plenty of storage space, and consider wall-mounting your TV to free up the corner where it normally stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Paperless Living<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t lose yourself under a mountain of paper – magazine racks, coffee tables with hidden shelves beneath, and even a simple chest of drawers can give you somewhere to hide newspapers, magazines and other paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Room for All<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many people do you expect to entertain at one time? A decent-sized sofa and armchairs can cater for a small group, with scatter cushions and bean bags to provide extra comfort for anyone sat on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Accessorise<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colourful cushions, vases, candlesticks, paintings and pictures, and so on – the list is almost endless, so don’t be afraid to express yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Bedding Down<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re short on sleeping spaces in your home, a sofa bed can add yet another valuable use to your living room – just fold it out once the day is at its end, and a guest can bed down in comfort until morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Scent and Sensibility<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your living room smelling sweet with spray air fresheners or plug-ins, fresh cut flowers for a more natural aroma, or scented candles for an olfactory hit as evening sets in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Catering for Mealtimes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you eat in your lounge? We’re not judging! Consider a fold-out table or lap tray to give you a stable surface for your plate, and avoid tipping gravy down the side of your sofa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Coasting to Success<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give the same consideration to your other furniture, too – coasters give you somewhere to put drinks down that will avoid spillages and the dreaded ring-stain on wooden surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Media Magic<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on how many DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, CDs and so on you have in your collection, different storage solutions might suit you better; for vast collections, putting them on display can actually make them a focal point, rather than looking like you’re simply enduring their presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Ambiance Amour<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a romantic setting with dimmed lighting, candles (on a stable surface away from any flammable wall hangings, of course) and gentle background music, and you can feel loved-up even on a night home alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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