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Decorating your living room can be fun and exciting, especially when you’re browsing through the furniture you’re going to buy and the designs you want.
However, a lot of thought goes into it and sometimes it’s easy to get distracted by shiny new things that end up not being practical.
Let’s take a look at some mistakes to avoid when decorating your living room:
#1 Splurging your money on expensive curtains that look good but don’t block the sun
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It’s good to let natural light in, but the sun does get extra bright and hot in Malaysia. Get a type of curtain fabric that’s able to balance both out.
#2 Overcrowding the space with furniture
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Look closely at your living room layout and ask yourself whether you need that many furniture in it. You’d not only be spending unnecessarily—imagine your guests trying to navigate their way around and bumping into things! Then there’s all the extra cleaning that you’ll need to do.
#3 Not adding enough seats
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It’s good not to overcrowd a living room with items, but it’s also important to have enough seating for everyone, especially if you’re the type to host get-togethers. You can also add in footstools to get your visitors comfortable.
#4 Not putting personal touches in your living room
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This is your home, not a sales gallery. You’ll be having people over, and they’ll get to know you from the personal touches you put in your living room—your favourite books on shelves, framed photographs, art pieces that you handpicked.
#5 Putting your furniture against walls
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Your living room is a place to gather. Depending on the space you have to work with, putting furniture away from each other and leaning against the wall may decrease the intimate vibe it’s supposed to have.
#6 Hanging art too high
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You’ve picked out the most beautiful artworks—why would you put them high up on the wall and have people make the effort of craning their necks to see it?
#7 Investing in a sofa that doesn’t last
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Sofas are an important part of your living room—it’s a furniture you’ll be using a lot. It’s best to get a sturdy, comfortable sofa that will last for a long time. So make sure that you check the sofa you’re intending to buy carefully before making your decision!
Need help finding a sofa that’s just right for your living room?
Then head over to Harvey Norman IPC Flagship Superstore for Saporini’s latest range of Italian sofas.
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Why Saporini? Their leather sofas age better and is sought after for its durability and rich colour. Plus, they’re environmentally friendly, as they are made using the Italian tanning method of using vegetable ingredients!
Make your way to www.harveynorman.com.my for more information!
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