KEY TO YOUR HOME 2020

KEY TOYOUR HOME / 43 1 Creating a focal point Display areas throughout the room are great focal points that give your eyes something beautiful to rest on. Whether it’s a decorated console table, a cosy corner or even a statement-making armchair. For larger living room spaces, you can afford to go big with your décor elements, such as having a large artwork, or sprucing up your room up with statement items like vases and floor lamps. Conversely, smaller living areas look best when decorated with simpler furniture items, especially those with clean lines. While cushions and overstuffed chairs may give large rooms a cosier touch, these furniture items can easily overpower a small living room. SHOW YOUR STYLE Treat your living room like a personal canvas and decorate it in a way the reflects your personal taste. However, your living room layout should also be functional and well-suited to your daily lifestyle needs. A fancy sofa may be visually-attractive, but what good is it if it’s not comfortable? Design by M.Atelier Design by House of Chais 2 In Neutral Neutrals and light colour palettes work well in almost any living space, and especially so in small living areas. Keeping décor and furnishings muted and simple creates a lighter, more airy feel, making it ideal visual solutions for smaller rooms. For both large and small living rooms, it is always advisable to keep your main furniture items, like the sofa, in neutral tones, and alternatively, play with accent colours on smaller décor accessories like pillows or lamps.