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website collected the most common mistakes that are made when decorating a living room interior.
Overhead lighting in your living room
Lighting creates atmosphere and should be tailored to your mood, so a living room can't get by with a single chandelier in the center of the room. Create your own lighting system (table lamps, wall lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lighting, etc.).
Missing or wrong size carpet
Small rugs bring imbalance to the room, so choose the right size rug for your living room. A large carpet will provide a visual expansion of the space, and the interior will take on a finished look.
Your TV is out of place
The best place to place a TV - empty wall. Do not install the TV in front of or near a window, as this is harmful to your eyes and prevents you from seeing the image clearly. The distance between the TV and the sofa depends on the size of the screen: the distance should be 3-5 diagonals. Keep this in mind when buying a new TV.
You underestimate the power of pillows
Sofa cushions create a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. When choosing pillows, consider whether the texture of the material is suitable for the upholstery of a sofa or chair. If a cushioned furniture in the living room is made of velvet or velor, then cotton or linen textiles would be out of place. For small furniture fit neat and small items, and a massive sofa can contain several voluminous pillows.
Your sofa is against the wall
This rule works for large rooms. If you have the opportunity to put the sofa not against the wall, then be sure to do it - thereby you will visually increase the space and create coziness. The sofa against the wall in the spacious room looks more like a dance class than a living room.
Dark furniture in a low room
Your living room will become visually more squat and cramped if you purchase dark-colored furniture. Compact sofas, armchairs and neat tables, always on raised legs, are suitable for a low living room. Opt for neutral light shades.
You choose furniture based on design, not personal convenience.
Just because a piece of furniture looks nice doesn't mean it will suit your home. Make sure your furniture is comfortable for you, try it out. Sit in a chair or at a table that you like. Otherwise, you will rarely use these things and you will have to part with them.
Furniture that has lost its relevance
There is also furniture fashion. Bulky upholstered furniture with voluminous backs and armrests has long lost its relevance. Pay attention to furniture with straight lines and a clear silhouette. You can choose a traditional sofa, but in an unexpected and modern color.
Photos hang incorrectly
The ideal height is 153 cm from floor level to the center of the image. If you have too many photos, then great solution there will be a gallery on the wall, and not photo frames placed in all corners.
Oversized furniture
The most common mistake- force the room with furniture that does not fit in size, especially for sofas. This makes the room seem even smaller. If you have a large living room, then you can afford a roomy corner sofa. For small living rooms, a double sofa and a couple of armchairs will be preferable.
You neglect the functionality of the living room
If you have a rectangular room, then you can adjust it with a closet or shelving, as square shape the premises are the most advantageous and in such a room it is easier to maintain balance.
Several options for zoning:
- Living room and bedroom - the bedroom will always be closer to the window, as by definition sleeping place should be away from the entrance.
- Living room and kitchen - the placement of both zones is strictly according to your taste, although it is preferable to place the kitchen near the window so that the hostess is comfortable and light enough to cook food.
- The living room and dining room are two full-fledged units that should have enough space and space in the conditions of one room.
- Living room and office - an office can occupy a very small corner, the main thing is to install an additional light source.
A separate home office is, of course, huge advantage for those who, by the nature of their activities, have to work not only in the office, but also outside it. However, in some houses, and especially in apartments, it is not possible to allocate a whole room for these purposes. Let's consider several options for getting out of this situation.
Since the living room, as a rule, is the most spacious room in the house or apartment, we will equip the office here. Where exactly? There are several suggestions.
Balcony
Before you combine the living room and office, take a good look at the room. If a spacious insulated balcony or loggia adjoins it, it is advisable to equip workplace right here.
The advantage of such a solution
- in privacy and soundproofing - household members and unexpected guests will not interfere with the working process.
The disadvantage may be:
extraneous noise from the street, and in the summer with open windows, there is also dust, which can damage the equipment used in the work.
Niche
An ideal contender for the title of office. There you can install everything that is necessary for productive work, and a curtain, a screen or a sliding partition will help to isolate yourself from the rest of the room, completing the resemblance to an office space.
Advantages:
work in a niche calmly and comfortably: the reason for this is privacy and a niche area sufficient for a full-fledged office.
Flaw
- lack of natural lighting, which will have to be replaced by a thoughtful selection of lighting fixtures.
Corner
free corner- this is exactly what is suitable, first of all, for women who combine work at home and caring for a child. Moreover, in the living room the problem of corners always remains relevant - it seems that the place is empty, but there is nothing to put there. So, in a free corner, we install a table and a chair in such a way that you can freely leave the workplace and return. The cabinet is ready.
Advantage:
you can see the entire room, the children playing in it are in front of your eyes, and you can safely go about your activities.
"Interwindow"
Between windows: in some living rooms, as a rule, large area, for better natural light, two window openings are constructed in the longitudinal wall. At the same time, the wall between them is so narrow that you can put a sofa or even a three-dimensional cozy armchair does not seem possible. But a small work table and a chair will come in handy.
The advantages of such a solution include:
excellent natural light and rationality of used space.
There is also a disadvantage:
if you do not want to close the light yourself, you will have to work facing the windows and, accordingly, your back to those who will be in the living room at this time.
Let's assume that none of the above options suits you. How to beautifully equip an office in the living room in this case? Answer: we will zone!
The principles of dividing the living room into a working area and a recreation area
Some designers suggest installing a desktop right in the center of the room. However, we categorically do not recommend doing this even with large rooms. The reason is simple - life will boil from all sides of you, distracting from important processes, children will make noise, the TV will mumble, music will play, and the work area should be comfortable precisely because of its privacy.
When separating the office from the living room, the following options are acceptable:
- Three-quarters of the space from the center to the door is occupied by a seating area with a sofa, carpeted, fireplace, TV, and a quarter of the area closer to the window is given to the office. In this case, the table can even closely adjoin the sofa, while remaining outside the place for leisure.
- One wall is completely reserved for the office. The width of the workplace in this case is minimal, and the rest of the space is occupied by a recreation area, to which the worker is located with his back. Under the wall, you can install a stationary desk or, to save space, fix a reclining tabletop on it.
- It is quite possible to equip a workplace right in cabinet furniture - with a drawer-seat and a folding table top. True, such a truncated version of the office is not suitable for those who need the constant presence of a stationary computer on the table.
Zoning techniques in this case are traditional: multi-level or multi-colored ceilings, textile floor coverings different texture and shades, curtains, screens, partitions, shelving, vertical blinds. AT spacious rooms the office can be raised on a small podium or pedestal - this will also help to visually distinguish it from the general interior of the living room.
Secrets of aesthetics: an office in the living room is not only practical, but also beautiful
Having decided on the location, we proceed to the design. Two parameters are important here - style orientation and selection. colors.
Choose a style
For those whose office is designed to perform the same type and routine work, a concise and discreet style- high-tech, loft, minimalism. It will set you in a working mood and will not let even a chronic procrastinator unnecessarily relax.
For those whose work is related to creativity and creativity, we can recommend more democratic options, for example, a Scandinavian office, a workplace designed in the style of medieval England, the original style of modern, postmodern or Soviet Empire. And, of course, familiar to everyone and everyone classic design remains relevant in all conditions.
Deciding on a color
A positive solution to the question of how to make an office in the living room comfortable and attractive, largely depends on the choice of colors. It is not at all necessary that the colors of the design of the workplace are combined with other areas of the living room. Rather, on the contrary, the contrasting color scheme in relation to the rest of the environment will allow you to isolate the office, highlighting it in general interior premises.
"Working" shades are, as a rule, discreet pastel colors: white, gray, beige, light green, muted or dark blue, as well as combinations of black and white, gray and cream, emerald and lemon. It is not recommended to use bright objects, as they excite and distract from work. Only small accents of red, orange or purple tones will be appropriate.
Pastel colors are the perfect base
This does not mean that different colors are not allowed in the office. chair upholstery with geometric pattern or a small chaotic ornament on working wall will add a workplace of a cosiness and originality.
We take into account the furniture
In order not to unnecessarily overload the interior of the living room, especially if its size is small, when organizing a study, one should limit oneself to a minimum of furnishings necessary for productive activity. This is, first of all, a table, a chair or an armchair, desk lamp or other local lighting device, cabinet or rack.
If there is not enough space for the latter, choose a desk with the maximum number of spacious drawers and cabinets, or purchase hanging shelves, which can be placed on the wall directly above the table. By the way, ordinary shelves made of wood, MDF or drywall can be replaced with original wicker baskets or wide stands made of wild stone- it will turn out unusual and very beautiful. Also on the wall on the side or in the center of the worker can be hung cork panel for current records, small stationery, self-adhesive stickers and other items that should always be at hand.
Everything else - a sofa or an armchair for relaxation, an additional chair for visitors, an ottoman for legs, coffee table and other "optional amenities" can be added to the environment, based on the remaining free space. But you should not forget about indoor flowers in flowerpots, flower arrangements, photographs, paintings and collages - they will not take up much space, but they will be able to bring a little bit to the office unique comfort, which will certainly have a positive impact on your productivity and performance.
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Many of us from time to time, and even regularly have to work from home. But, unfortunately, not everyone has a living space that allows them to allocate a separate room for an office or workshop. Today we will talk about how to arrange a comfortable workplace in the living room without harming its design.
Workplace in the living room - where exactly to place it?
To answer this question, decide what time you usually have to work from home.
Working at home during the day
If you work at home mainly during daylight hours, it is better to place your workplace in an area with good natural light. After all, sunlight improves mood and increases efficiency. A traditional approach with obvious merit is a window seat in the living room. You will not only “catch” the daylight, but you will certainly find a place for shelves with books or documents. The desktop in this case can be made to order so that its countertop and window sill are one. It not only looks harmonious, but also saves space. AT small room you can do without a table at all, wide window sill successfully fulfill his role.
You are especially lucky if the living room has a bay window. After all, this multifaceted glazed “lantern” seems to have been created to design a comfortable working area, the main advantage of which is excellent uniform lighting from all sides. A curtain or blinds will protect from direct sunlight.
If there is an insulated balcony or loggia in the apartment, the working area can be equipped there. This is how you get the most out of all your square meters without taking an inch from the actual living room. Sometimes it is advisable to combine this area with the living room. In some cases, this can be done simply by removing window block between the room and the balcony, and fix the countertop on the rest of the wall partition. As a result of these minimal disruptions, you will increase your living space and create a workplace with good natural light.
Working from home in the evening
If you have to work at home mainly in the evening, first of all you need to take into account that the living room is a common room. And, as a rule, it is in the evenings that the whole family gathers here to chat or watch TV. Therefore, the working area in the living room should be located so as not to infringe on anyone's interests: one should be comfortable to relax, and the other to work. How to achieve this?
You might like the idea of a neat console table leaning against the back of the sofa. With this arrangement of furniture, the work area and the seating area in the living room are outlined, but not completely separated. Sitting at a table with work or needlework, you will be close to your loved ones, you can support a general conversation or watch an interesting program out of the corner of your eye.
If classes require concentration and increased attention, it is worth removing the workplace away from the TV. The worker will be less distracted if he sits with his back to the living room. In this case, the table can be installed in the gap between the cabinets or between the cabinet and the wall. Such an impromptu niche will create a sense of isolation from everything around what is happening and help you tune in to the working mood.
Working area in the living room - are partitions needed?
When deciding whether the work area in the living room will be separated by a partition from the rest of the room, take into account the size and shape of the room, the location of the windows, as well as the number of inhabitants of the apartment and your occupation.
The partition is not an end in itself, but a tool that must be used wisely. After all small room she can make it even tighter, but long rectangular room able to give proportion and comfort.
The photos below show a beautiful living room with a workplace in a small studio apartment. narrow table for two, the owners installed in a shallow, specially created niche, but did not separate the working area from the rest of the room with a partition. See how spacious this small but seamless multifunctional space feels.
And the room in the next photo gives the impression of being too elongated and somewhat dull. Zoning the workplace with a neat partition in this living room would be quite appropriate.
It is not necessary to block the living room if there is only one free artist living in the apartment, because he will not interfere with himself. He can place his workplace absolutely anywhere, even on a console shelf next to the TV. And for a family man it will be extremely inconvenient: try to concentrate when football or melodramatic passions boil over your ear!
If he lives in an apartment big family, a living room with a working area placed outside the partition will be a real salvation for a person engaged in mental work. There are many ways to separate your shelter from the noisy world of the living room: a solid plasterboard “wall” in the spirit of minimalism or a popular design with niche shelves, bookcase or light translucent plastic, a glass panel with decor or a partition with increased sound insulation made of frosted glass blocks, sliding panels or just heavy curtains ...
The list doesn't end there, the choice is yours.
The main thing is that in this corner you can concentrate without interference, as well as place work supplies, folders with documents, and even allow yourself some creative mess. After all, you have received not just a workplace in the common living room - you have created a piece of your personal space.
Living room with workspace… in the closet
The lucky person, whose main working tool is a laptop, can afford to work without even getting out of bed. For him, the organization of the workplace is more a matter of self-discipline.
It is more difficult for those who deal with a lot of paper documents. And it’s really difficult for needlewomen when they are faced with the need to organize their workplace in a common living room, especially if the room is small. Where, without littering the room, to store kilometers of fabrics and ribbons, kilograms of yarn, mountains of beads, piles of accessories and other treasures? Yes, even so that everything is at hand, otherwise it will take hours to find the right piece or thread.
Let's look at the experience of previous generations. They lived long before the advent of digital media in a very “real” world, and therefore they came up with a secretary. What do you like more: bureau in vintage style with hinged lid or modern model with a pull-out table? Or you can make a spacious wardrobe organizer to order, which will have several folding and retractable work surfaces at once.
In the bowels of this furniture there is a place for a personal office with an extensive paper archive, and for a home workshop with all its tools and consumables. At the right time, the magic closet folds easily and quickly so as not to disturb the order in the living room. You don’t have to worry that needles or important papers left on the table will fall into the hands of a young fidget, because everything is securely closed. Finally, the psychological moment is also important: you opened the closet - and you are at work, closed it - you can relax and unwind.
Look at a selection of our photos and make sure that a living room with a workplace arranged in a closet is beautiful and very comfortable.
Design of a living room with a workplace - briefly about the main thing
Thinking over the design of a living room with a workplace, you can go in two ways: either emphasize the working area, or, conversely, make it as inconspicuous as possible. The main thing is that the result is an interior that is comfortable for you and your loved ones.
Allocate a working area in the living room with contrasting furniture, decorative partitions, color and texture of the walls, lighting and multi-level ceilings. You can organize a work area on the podium, using it as a spacious storage system. At the same time, it is important not to forget that the work area and the recreation area are parts of a single space, and there should be no stylistic dissonance between them.
Choosing furniture
Furniture for a living room with a workplace should be not only comfortable, but also harmoniously matched. To simplify the task can purchase a wall with a desktop already provided. Such furniture sets are functional and, as a rule, have a discreet, laconic design. With their help, it is easy to create a holistic interior of a modern living room.
But for a small room, the wall is not the best option She just might not fit in there. In this case, give Special attention desktop selection. Hardly anyone will like a living room with a massive work desk in an office style. Compact narrow tables are preferred, possibly folding. They save space and lighten the space of the model with two legs that are attached to the wall at the back, as well as tables-shelves and tables-windowsills. They can be equipped with a retractable part, where you can easily hide writing instruments and even a laptop.
Pay attention to the design of this wonderful living room. At first glance, you don’t understand that in the photo there is a living room with a workplace. The hostess simply hid her low glass work table behind the back of the sofa. From the side front door the working area in this bright living room is almost invisible.
Playing with color
For the design of the working area, calm neutral colors are traditionally used: white, light gray, beige. Light light green and shades of blue are also popular. It is believed that they contribute to concentration.
All-out bright red, deep purple and other intense colors lead to quick overwork, but they are good as small accents. A chair and a couple of such accessories in working area make the design of the room more alive. The main thing is that these color spots resonate in the overall palette of the living room.
Dividing the living room into zones is a very common technique that people resort to even unconsciously. For example, they separate a corner with a TV from the rest of the room by placing an armchair or a sofa in the form of a kind of barrier.
Zoning like large rooms, and small. In addition to the TV corner, you can separate the desktop, thereby turning part of the living room into an office. And you can make a bedroom in the living room. Installing a bed in it and separating it. Even under the children's rooms they manage to allocate part of the living room
In the example given with an armchair or sofa, the easiest way to zoning is described. But there are many more ways to make the living room more functional by highlighting 1-2 zones in it (doing more, not recommended). There is design solutions, which are much more interesting than just fenced off with furniture.
As already mentioned, you can separate a certain area from the common space of the living room by the most different ways. Let's look at a few examples.
Combining the living room and kitchen
Studio apartments have become fashionable for a long time among young people who have not yet created a family or among young couples who do not yet have children. The studio has its advantages, especially if friends often come to visit. And the room becomes much more spacious.
Therefore, even if the apartment is ordinary, that is, the kitchen is located behind the wall, this wall is demolished to combine the two rooms.
Advice: The most common way to separate the kitchen from the living room is the bar counter. It separates the area and serves as additional cabinets, which is not out of place for both a small living room and a kitchen.
Alternatively, you can use different levels of floor and ceiling or their various colors. also do different lighting for kitchen and living room.
Combination of living room and bedroom
This method is resorted to when the apartment is two-room and there are children. Parents give them one room, and they themselves move into the living room.
In this case, there are certain rules:
- the bed is installed in the part of the room farthest from the front door, closer to the window;
- it can be separated by ordinary curtains or screens ( a budget option) or partitions (more expensive).
In the event that a part of the room is allocated for the bedroom, then curtains, screens or partitions should not reach the ceiling so that it is not dark in the rest of the living room. I must say that this is not the best option, so the bed is most often installed in the corner.
And they are already enclosing a corner, and not part of the room. Glass sliding partitions look great. Glass may be frosted. The option is good, but you have to spend money on the manufacture of such partitions.
Advice: Can be used for separation and shelving with shelves. They look great and let in light.
Another option is to ditch the big bed and use folding sofa. It all depends on good choice such a sofa. He must be good quality, because it will have to be laid out every day, and the mechanism must withstand the load.
Allocation of the working area
If there is a need for a study, but there is no separate room for this, then a table is installed in the living room and separated with a rack. Today, when most people work using a laptop, there is no need to have big table. For cabinet limited to purchase small table and a comfortable chair. Provide various racks for working papers and curbstones.
If you decide to make an office, then you must definitely provide for separate lighting. It is better if it is a good table lamp of sufficient brightness. You can work without disturbing the rest of the family.
Allocation of the dining area
It is very convenient to eat not in the kitchen, but in the living room. Yes, and it is convenient to receive guests. Perfect option- the combination of the living room and the loggia. They demolish the wall and arrange on the loggia dining area. This is very convenient, because the room is increasing in size.
If there is no loggia, then it all depends on the size of the living room. If it is small, then it would hardly be appropriate to install a large dinner table. It is better to use folding furniture, laying out the table when guests arrive.
You can separate such a zone with a rack with indoor plants. Good lighting should be provided. Depending on the chosen design style, these can be sconces, or swivel lamps mounted on the walls and aimed at the table.
Arrangement of a children's room
Perhaps the most difficult option. But if you decide to take part of the living room for a children's room, provide everything you need to make the kids feel comfortable. If there are two children, then it is established bunk bed. On the second tier, a fence is necessarily made so that the child does not fall during sleep. It is best to order such a product in a furniture workshop.
It is best to separate the nursery area with a rack on which children can store their toys. And be sure to provide separate light sources for this zone.
Zoning methods
The main zones are described, under which a part of the living room is allocated. To sum up, one can describe various options separation of the described zones. And you already choose exactly what is most suitable for your living room. 
Options:
As you can see, there are plenty of options. It remains only to choose the one that you like best. But it is recommended to zone the living room, regardless of its size and how many rooms you have in your apartment. At least provide a seating area. Without this, the interior of the room loses.
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