The living areas play an enormously important role in any given home. These places are where we spend much of our downtime, and they are crucial when it comes to supporting our wellbeing. If you don’t have the right space to unwind in, then your quality of life might suffer and it can be an extremely easy fix.
Creating a great living space doesn’t always mean investing a lot of money, or making significant changes. Often, a great deal can be achieved with just a few tweaks, but you need to make sure you do the right research and try different things. You might not always find your perfect ‘zen’ space right away; so swap and change!
Plan Your Layout for Comfort and Flow
If you’re constantly bumping into furniture, and you can’t walk through a space without having to watch where you step, then your enjoyment of that space is likely to be less than optimal. It’s therefore important to think about how you’re actually using the space, and to plan accordingly. Do you need a coffee table beside the sofa? What about an open space in which to unfold a yoga mat?
By accounting for your lifestyle needs before you start arranging furniture, you’re more likely to design a space that fits those needs. There are plenty of blogs and websites that can help you understand the different layouts to consider in your main living spaces to help you with flow, lighting, comfort etc. These are a great place to start for anyone who is new to planning their living space.
Incorporate Smart Storage Solutions
Clutter is the bane of many living spaces. Much of the time, it’s a result of long-term patterns of behaviour that require considerable effort to correct, but that’s not to say it can’t be changed.
You can often make the battle against clutter much easier with the help of the right storage solution. In most living rooms, there’s a suitable space for storage solutions everywhere. There are different sofas that have storage underneath, bespoke television unit that can make much better use of the space, storage that specifically goes around fireplaces etc. Overall, plenty of different ways to make use of smart storage in your living room to significantly reduce the clutter. If you still have clutter left after all of it, then you need to look at potentially removing some of it from your home.
Choose a Cohesive Colour Scheme
The colours in your living room will make a big difference to the overall vibe of the space. Generally speaking, light and muted off-white colours will distribute light effectively, which makes them a great match if you want a sense of space. Dark, bolder colours, however, can work for certain personalities and aesthetics. Think about what will best complement your existing décor – and fit with your personal preferences.
Balance Natural and Artificial Lighting
The lighting in your living room can also make a big difference, especially if you spend a lot of time there late in the evening. Layering multiple artificial light sources at different levels can help fill the space. Look for overhead lights, table lamps, standing lamps, and accent lights to create natural focal points throughout the room.
These areas are just a handful of the different things you could look at changing in your main living space to look and feel exactly how you would like it to. It could be worth starting with the lower cost options and working your way from there. Make a plan and stick to it!
