Step 1: Determine functions of the living room
The first step for setting up the living room is to determine the functions. Does the living room only serve relaxation? Is entertainment important for you? Then you probably have a sound system or a game console. Is the living room used when friends and family come by for games evenings? But it is also possible that you work at home and the living room also serves as a home workplace. The children may also need a place to be able to enjoy themselves with their toys. Determine on the basis of a wish list to functions The design of the living room must be satisfactory.
Step 2: Determine the living room layout
When the functions for the design of the living room are known, you can focus on the layout. What activity does which design need and can certain functions be combined in the living room? A logical layout depends on various factors. Should the bank be focused on TV because that is an important function of the living room or do you prefer to look towards the garden? It is also important to keep an eye on the walking routes and the space around the doors. Setting up a rectangular living room is probably a little easier than when you are dealing with all different corners. Do you find it difficult to determine the layout of the living room? Then there are many (free) online design apps. You will also find various examples and ideas for designing different forms of living rooms via Google or Pinterest.
Step 3: Determine the living style for furnishing the living room
When you know what the living style is for the space, designing the living room will become a lot easier. Industrial, Scandinavian, modern or rural? Or are you and your partner not completely on a line and will it be a combination of different living styles when designing the living room? Perhaps you have certain heirlooms that have to get a place anyway and that largely determine the style. To determine the living style you can choose to make a mood board. Use magazines and Pinterest for inspiration.
Step 4: Furnishing living room with furniture
You have determined all functions, layout and the living style for the living room. The mood board only becomes reality with the right furniture. Do you already have all the furniture or do you miss extra storage space? Has the Bank also offer a sufficient seat for a visit or will you solve this with a tasty one relaxation chair Wherever you can relax with a good book while you look towards the garden? Or do certain furniture no longer fit into your favorite living style? The furnishing of the living room is now really starting!
Step 5: How decorate your living room?
The base of the living room decor is now complete. The most important furniture has been chosen. To make a real home of the living room it is nice to add some extra atmosphere. This is already very easy to do other covers to do your decorative cushions, putting some plants in the living room or adding personal items such as statuettes or photo frames. A good basis of atmosphere makers are home textiles such as rugs And plaids for the couch. With a number of small additions, the design of your living room already has a completely different look!
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