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Interior design tips on how to decorate a small living room like a Pro

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Most of you are ready to have your living room designed and decorated but you don’t know where to begin? The first step is to know what's your design style! The easiest way to figure out is to create an idea book in Houzz or save images you like on Pinterest. Do you like Mid-Century design style, Coastal modern, Boho, Farmhouse or a mix of two different design styles? Most people start with paint but paint should be the last one on your list.

Start with the biggest furniture piece in the living room. Figuring out a furniture layout is very important while designing a space. More often people place a sofa or sectional right against the walls which is a big mistake. Seating should be away from the wall which will make the room look larger than it is.

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Choosing a Sofa: Armless sofa looks sleek and streamlined is perfect for a small living area. When choosing colour think neutrals with a pop of colours in accent pillows. While choosing accent chairs think of smaller chairs that are not bulky looking.

Choosing a coffee table: When purchasing a coffee table look for a coffee table made of glass or acrylic which when placed in the living area will give the illusion of a bigger space.

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Focal point: Every living room should have a focal point to create interest. It’s an area where your eyes draw in as soon as you come into the living area. It can be a gallery wall, a big long window or a fireplace.

Rug:  Let’s talk about rugs! Picking the right size rug is very important. Rugs help in anchoring the furniture arrangement and can also be used to divide areas into open-concept spaces. A simple tip is for choosing a rug size that's large enough to have at least the front legs of the furniture sitting on top of the rug.

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Art: Picking the right kind of art will depend on your design style. You can choose a large artwork for a more dramatic look or choose to have a gallery wall for a more casual look.

Lighting: Lighting is often overlooked but actually is the most impactful. Lighting is categorized into three types. Ambient, task and accent lighting. Ambient lighting is for general lighting, task lighting is for specific tasks like reading. And accent lighting is to create interest and drama.

Window treatment: The goal of the window treatment is to enhance the aesthetic of the window and the room and help you achieve privacy and light control.

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There are two types of Window treatments. Soft treatments and hard treatments. Soft treatments can be Drapery, Roman shades. Hard treatments can be blinds and shutters.

Colour palette and finishes: In the end choose a paint finish. Satin and eggshell are the best options for living rooms. For a small living room choose two to three colour palettes.

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So these are few decorating tips to help you arrange and choose furnishings. But if you feel you need help on where to start with your home renovations, message me or email at jenny@jennychohaninteriors.com and I will be happy to come up with a design plan that will bring all your ideas to life.

Want some Interior Design Inspirations and need to be on top of the latest design trends. Here are some blog posts you might like to read…

 

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Minimalistic Modern Great Room - Project Reveal

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Our clients reached out to design this beautiful open concept great room in a newly constructed house in Florida, USA. 

The goal of this project was to achieve a minimalistic modern style. Our clients were very specific about what they were looking for! They thought that having a 22 foot ceiling will be a challenge in creating this clutter free,yet cozy and inviting space for family and friends. The requirements for the great room were as follows:

  • Incorporate existing pool table.

  • Storage options for cue racks.

  • Media console.

  • Minimalistic furnishings for the space. 

  • Great room area seating.

  • Black walls

Before: Great room in a newly built home

Before: Great room in a newly built home

Before : Great Room view from the Kitchen

Before : Great Room view from the Kitchen

We came up with three floor plan options.

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3D Floor Plan - Option # 1

3D Floor Plan- Option# 2

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3D Floor Plan- Option # 3

Our clients decided to go with Option no.3 for floor plan layout.

In this layout, as you enter the space you will see an entry console table with a couple of table lamps on the console that will help the space feel cozy. A perfect complement to tall walls is vertical artwork. We have placed artwork around the console to fill in the empty space and help draw the eyes upwards. As you enter in this area your eyes draw up to the ceiling and so to make a statement  a large fixture is chosen to connect the upper and lower portions of a room.

Later we collaborated on Pinterest and our clients chose from the given furnishing options. The next step in our process was to create a concept board with these furnishings and 3D renderings for the client to visualize the space.

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ENTRY CONSOLE AREA-CONCEPT BOARD

As they love black paint and wanted to paint the great room walls black, we showed them renderings with a couple of options to choose from. We have thought to paint the back wall with big windows black as an accent color which is a good way to accentuate height and help bring drama to the space. Or have the option to paint the whole main level and the loft, black.

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As another requirement of the room is to have a media console. We have chosen to hang artwork above the television and a large single bold image will be a great way to connect your extra height to the rest of the interior. We have chosen a rug which will compliment the decor and furniture. A very minimalistic designed coffee table is placed in front of the sectional. The sectional is modular, which means each piece can be rearranged accordingly as needed.

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 The pool table is placed in the dining area with a cue storage rack on the wall. 

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With these renderings we could really help convey the design concepts for the space. At the end of the project we emailed them a final design package with shopping list to purchase furnishings and also set up Instructions. Our clients were very happy with the end result. This place will hence be a perfect cozy and inviting space for you to enjoy in years to come.

For additional inspirations, you may be interested in checking out my previous post on a home office, Living room and Coastal inspired bedroom projects.

If you are stumped on where to start with your home renovations, message me or email at jenny@jennychohaninteriors.com and I will be happy to come up with a design plan that will bring all your ideas to life.

 

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How To Decorate Around Your TV Console

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Do you have a console with a mounted television in your living room or family room and have been struggling to decorate around it? There are a few different ways where you can make a stand-alone entertainment area interesting. 

 Check out these steps which will help you decorate around your Tv Console.

Step 1: Pick a perfect console table that goes with the design style of your space.

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Step 2: Hang the wall mounted tv at an appropriate height for viewing.

Step 3: Place decorative objects with various heights on each side of the console. Hint: Group objects in a set of 3 or 5 to create visual interest.  Here are our go-to accessories:

  • Stacked books

  • Photo frames

  • Decorative objects 

  • Lamps

  • Candleholders

  • Small faux planters or vases.

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Step 4: Decorate the wall. 

  • Place artwork around the TV; could be a gallery wall. 

  • Another option can be hanging artwork on both sides creating symmetry.

  • Or have artwork on either side and have a shelf/shelves on the wall above the TV.

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 Step 5: Add a planter next to the tv console on one side

Would you like to shop for these curated entryway furnishings? Click below on the ones you wish to purchase. If you are needing help with your spaces then let’s connect. I collaborate with clients in the US and Canada all online. 

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