Arrange a Living Room Around Conversation
Begin with the way people will sit together rather than pushing every seat against a wall.
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Comfortable layouts, layered light and everyday details that make a room feel like yours.
Choose a Sofa That Fits the Room and the Doorway
Measure the available floor area and mark the sofa footprint before ordering.
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Choose a Rug That Connects Your Seating
Use the seating arrangement to set the rug size.
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Layer Living Room Lighting for Different Activities
Plan light around reading, conversation and movement through the room.
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Hang Curtains to Suit the Window and Wall
Measure the window, wall space and required stack area before selecting curtain width.
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Place a Television Without Dominating the Room
Choose the viewing position from the seats you actually use and check glare at different times of day.
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Make a Small Living Room Feel Less Crowded
Start by removing pieces that duplicate the same function.
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Style Open Shelves Around Useful Objects
Begin with the books and objects you genuinely want to keep accessible.
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Choose a Coffee Table for Your Seating Layout
Set the table size and shape against the seats that surround it.
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Give an Awkward Corner a Clear Purpose
Decide whether the corner needs to hold storage, support reading or simply remain open.
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Use a Mirror to Improve a Living Room View
Consider what the mirror will reflect from the places people usually sit.
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Combine Timber Tones in a Living Room
Look at the undertone and visual weight of each timber finish rather than trying to match every piece exactly.
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