{"id":3854,"date":"2016-04-01T02:30:31","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=3854"},"modified":"2022-03-01T22:21:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T22:21:41","slug":"4-things-really-affect-living-room-looks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/4-things-really-affect-living-room-looks\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Things that Really Affect How Your Living Room Looks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four key things that really affect how your living room looks, and here they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4>Lighting<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is nothing worse than a dark room, we all instinctively know this. As human beings, we prefer rooms that are light and bright, not stifled by darkness. So, if your living room is too dark, it will not be a very pleasant space to spend time. To fix the problem, you need to get the balance right between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/increase-amount-natural-light-home\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural light<\/a> and electric lighting. Remove any fixtures or fittings that are blocking any of the natural light flowing in through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/make-way-unique-window-options\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">window<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/room-illusion-6-simplified-tricks-make-small-room-look-bigger\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">room only has a small<\/a> window, you will have to compensate by installing a large light fixture and other lamps that keep the room illuminated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3855 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/living-room.jpg\" alt=\"living room\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c2.staticflickr.com\/8\/7151\/6704998899_b2695d6b37_b.jpg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4>The Floor Material<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/five-things-know-decide-concrete-flooring-installation\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">floor is one of the things<\/a> that we notice first when we walk into a room. And it\u2019s also a feature that many people don\u2019t pay so much attention to when they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/best-colors-for-living-room-decoration\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">decorated their living room.<\/a> But, for me, it\u2019s something that is even more important than the paint on the walls. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/quality-returns-from-investing-in-quality-roofing-materials\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">material you use on your floor is of a poor quality,<\/a> people will notice this straight away. That\u2019s why you should try to use the highest quality wood that you can find if you are opting for wood. And the same can be said for the carpet you choose if you prefer carpet to wood. If your wooden floor has been in place for years and has started to look tired and dull, consider <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/hardwoodfloorsfortworth.com\/services\/refinishing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hardwood floor refinishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will give it a new lease of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3856 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/living-room1.jpg\" alt=\"living room1\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/1\/13\/Wood_flooring_made_of_hickory_wood.jpg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4>Use of Space<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/living-room-ideas-for-small-spaces\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">space in your living room<\/a> is very significant indeed. A small room can be made to feel much larger if you put some effort into arranging in an intelligent way. There needs to be a clear path through the room. That way, it won\u2019t feel like you\u2019re tackling an assault course every time you walk through the room. There are plenty of tricks that you can employ to make a small room look bigger and avoid a big room looking smaller than it is. You should keep things to a minimum to stop the room looking like it\u2019s overflowing with stuff. You could also hang plenty of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mirrors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4>The Focal Point<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/how-much-should-you-spend-on-living-room-furniture\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furniture you put in your living room<\/a> obviously has a big impact on how it all looks and feels. But it\u2019s the focal point that really matters. This is the central element that everything else in the room revolved around, so you shouldn\u2019t underestimate how important it is. At the same time, it can have an impact if your living room lacks a focal point. If you ask me, you should always have something that holds the room together and unifies its design. If you have too many things fighting for attention, it can make the room feel cluttered. It\u2019s much better to have one thing, such as a striking sofa or a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coit.com\/blog\/5-step-to-take-care-of-your-fireplace\">fireplace<\/a> that acts as the focal point.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3857 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/living-room2.jpg\" alt=\"living room2\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/d\/d8\/Day_4-_A_fireplace_(8434327722).jpg\">Image source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are four key things that really affect how your living room looks, and here they are. 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