Top 6 Decor Rules To Follow

Do you want to give your home a polished look, as if an interior designer decorated it? Consider the following rules experts swear by:

1. Choose a Focal Point:

Every room needs a focal point or hero, something that surprises the eye and creates an impact. It may be a contemporary furniture piece such as a leather sectional sofa or techy home theatre system. Your focal piece is designed to catch the eye and inspire awe, so be prepared to indulge a little more in this item.

2. Mix Shapes:

Most living room furniture pieces are made up of squares and rectangles. This is the nature of big items such as shelving units, sideboards, and sofas. If you find too many lines in your living room, break it up with the addition of circular pieces, i.e., round coffee or center tables, side tables, or even a circular-shaped wall hanging.

3. Hang it Correctly:

Contemporary art will look stunning when hung properly and at the correct height. The rule to follow is: hang up artwork at your eye level. For the average person, this is 145 centimeters. This is 145cm to the center of the artwork, not the hook! If you have a feature wall with many art pieces, then ensure you apply this rule to the first piece (usually the largest).

4. Create an Illusion of Height:

How to make your room look taller? Start by selecting your sofa and coffee table, followed by slim and tall modern bookshelves. The eyes will be drawn to the sofa and tables and then upwards towards the bookshelves. This technique will make your windows and walls look taller. To create the illusion of space, paint your walls, ceilings, and skirting boards in the same color. This blurs the lines between the ceilings and walls.

5. Place an Anchor:

A contemporary or traditional rug is the perfect anchor for any room, and it’s often missing in most homes. Not only are rugs great at anchoring a space, but they also add texture, softness, and color. Rugs also help carve out space in open concept rooms.

When selecting your rug, keep in mind that size matters. The rule to follow in the living room is: the rug should be large enough to accommodate up to two

legs of every modern furniture piece in the space. Also, remember that rugs are not wall-to-wall carpeting, so never lay it against a window or wall.

6. Mirrors are Magical:

Mirrors are magical accent pieces. They help add depth and light to space and can visually expand the dimensions of a room. Let’s not forget, mirrors are practical as well. There are many ways to incorporate a mirror. You may hang up a large starburst mirror on the wall above your sofa or a selection of many mirrors positioned in a particular formation.

With these six professional tips, you can create a designer space. To shop for your designer living room now, visit Creative Furniture Store.