Decorating
This illustration shows several pieces of furniture commonly found in a living room. Your requirements will vary, but the principles are the same. You want the room to flow around the furniture for circulation and also have clear paths to the seating areas and exit points. Circulation paths need 30 to 36 in. (77 to 91 cm) of clear width. You can place coffee or cocktail tables as close as 12 in. (30 cm) from the edge of the seating. Other furnishings might need at least 24 in. (61 cm) between pieces for people to easily move about. Another important consideration is the conversation arc. Place furniture so that people can easily hear one another when seated. Eight feet (244 cm) is ideal; larger rooms may need to be broken into seating groups.
Gray, Gold, Pink and Teal Designer: Sandra Mijan Location: Las Vegas Size: 290 square feet (27 square meters) Homeowners’ request. “The homeowners purchased a new home that had no personality,” says designer Sandra Mijan, whose clients found her through Houzz. “They wanted to make it their own but not spend a fortune on finishes that will get old soon. It was about making a warm, inviting room that had personality and functionality.” Color scheme. Warm gray walls (Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams). White ceiling, baseboards and shelves (Extra White by Sherwin-Williams). Flower-print wallpaper in golden, mustardy tones. Teal twill swivel crescent chairs. Area rug with golds, pinks, teals, whites and grays. Teal and pink throw pillows. “I chose the gold, mustardy yellow to offset and warm up that gray paint as well as to add some pizzazz to the space,” Mijan says. Other special features. Gray chenille custom sofa with two chaise lounges. Black-and-white geometric pattern round coffee table with brass base. Designer tip. “Don’t be afraid of color,” Mijan says. “Color in your space will affect your mood, from serenity to excitement. You can apply it in any shape or form. It can ...
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