Becoming a very popular part of home décor are
accent walls. Looked through a magazine and
you will notice an accent wall is present in most of the rooms. However, you may find it a little
intimidating if you never had one. Following are some guidelines on how to have
accent walls and how to place your living room furniture to make it look like a
professional designer did it.
You can follow numerous guidelines on doing
this. Choosing the wall that is in the line
of your sight upon entering the room is suggested by most interior designers. The eyes of the person entering your living room must
be drawn by the accent wall in a straight line.
If your home has plenty of entrances, the line of
sight will vary on which entrance will be used.
Your best solution is to have the accent wall where the eyes are
naturally attracted to. This is
exemplified when you have a big window or fireplace, as it will naturally attract
anybody’s attention. A fixed object does
not need to be your focal point. A work
of art like a painting or sculpture and even a piece of furniture can be your
focal point.
Modify the position of your furniture
You can always alter the way your furniture has been
positioned. It does not have to stay the
way it is for years.
Start with the biggest piece, which is the
sofa. Put it in a spot where it faces
your focal point. Place the other pieces
accordingly by their sizes. Sofas and
chairs must be closely placed with each other but not too close to provide a
more conducive atmosphere for conversations.
Leave a small space between your furniture and the
walls to avoid the look of rigidity. A
sofa table between the wall and the sofa can make a big difference. Display some mementos or collectibles on top
of the table.
Put a coffee table or end table where
appropriate. This will provide
functionality so books, magazines, cups, glasses and food can be placed while
conversing or watching TV. Choose the
proper size of table to blend with the size of your living room and the sofa or chairs.
Enjoy having an accent wall in your room by
following the above guidelines on accent wall and living room furniture
placement.
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