Filling The Void In Your Huge Living Room
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The typical British living room, for instance, sits at around 17.1 square metres (184 square feet) for modern properties. However, if you opt for a house built in the 1970s, you are more likely to find yourself with a whopping 24.9 square metres (268 square feet) room. Ultimately, living rooms have shrunk by almost a third since the 1970s.
Is bigger always better? Not necessarily! Big rooms can be tricky to decorate. Homeowners often seek more space in their homes. Yet, a big living room can be difficult to manage on a budget. Here are 5 ideas to elevate your XXL living room without breaking the bank.
Create a home cinema
There is nothing like a huge TV to help give an empty wall a brand new purpose. Yet, as the cost of electronics is not going down, you may want to pay monthly for your tv rather than purchase a new device. Indeed, renting your equipment could own the latest tech without the price tag. You can choose to rent for a set period of time, which is more affordable for households than financing new equipment. Through a rental system, you have more choice to upgrade your gadget for newer technology.
Use colours to create depth
Your colour palette can help stage the decor and populate the room. Painting a large room white, cream, or even grey could end up highlighting empty spots, making the room feel more desolate than it actually is. Experts recommend opting for a two-tone palette that can enrich the space.
If you are feeling adventurous, it can also be a good idea to create an accent wall through painting. Geometric patterns can subtly bring your colour scheme to light and create a visual distraction.
Frame your space with plants
Houseplants come in a variety of sizes, so you can get creative with your favourite flower and indoor trees. For a high-ceiling room, tall plants can stretch in height to create a natural finishing touch, helping connect the floor and the ceiling. They do not need to act as a centrepiece in the room. But they can bring things together by creating a bridge between the structures.
You can also use plants as a natural frame around decorative elements, such as using them around shelving units or hanging plants that fall from the ceiling.
Move furniture off the wall
The instinctive strategy is to place tall furniture units against the walls. However, when you have a large room, you can use tall furniture as a way to compartmentalise the space, creating purposeful pockets within the living room.
For instance, placing a tall bookshelf at an angle against the wall can create a cosy and natural reading corner.
Create a pet-friendly (or kid-friendly) space
If you have pets, you can transform a corner of the living room into a pet room, using a comfortable pet bed and suitable storage functions for their toys. Similarly, for smaller pets, such as cage or aquarium based animals, these can also be displayed in your living room.
Alternatively, why not create a self-contained playroom for children. The typical bedroom is often too small for games. Little ones would love a corner with all their toys to play with while you have guests.
Big living rooms can be daunting! However, you can easily make sense of your space through smart decor ideas and cost-effective tech.
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