Deciding how to decorate your living space can often be difficult. Whether you just bought a cheap living room furniture package and are starting over or if your living room desperately needs a new vampire, we have main ideas for successful decorating.

Color and style

First, you need to choose the color palette you want to work with. Soft colors like pastels and neutrals are always good choices. By choosing these colors, the furniture and other elements of the room can be easily combined with each other. Remember that simple is always better. The style of the room refers to the type of furniture and the style of furniture you choose to decorate your room. It is important to choose a style that you like and make sure to keep it throughout the living area.

Choose a focus point

Choosing a focal point in your room is important to highlight the best features of the environment. A window is a great feature in any living room, both for the view and for the light it lets in. If this is your focus, arrange the furniture nearby and make sure that you and your guests can enjoy the view/sunlight. Other focal points in the room are an entertainment unit or a fireplace. These areas of the room should also be accentuated.

Organize furniture

Fixing your furniture can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be if you follow these simple rules: Never block a window or door and make sure that all paths in the room are unobstructed. Second, place your final table or coffee table close to the living area. Third, within a conversation area, make sure that the seats are not more than three to four feet apart. If you are working with a large space and want to create different environments, segment the space using lounges and other large pieces of furniture such as subtle divers.