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The living room is the part of the house where you welcome and entertain your guests. Therefore, it’s only natural that you will want to make it as appealing and welcoming as possible. Whether you are dealing with a large space or a living room with a limited area, here are some practical tips that you may want to follow.

If you have a smaller living room and you would like to create the illusion of more space then there are a couple of tricks that you may want to try. One of these is adding mirrors where they can reflect the light. As you probably know, mirrors can add space to any small room. Light-colored paint will also make your living room appear larger. Use light paint in your walls as well as the woodworks in your living room.

It’s also a novel idea to mix in furniture and decorations with different heights—tall floor lamps, low coffee tables, mid-sizes statuettes, etc. This makes the room appear more interesting to the eyes. Lighting can also impact the appearance of any room and how it is perceived. Invest in a combination of both functional and accent lights for your living room. For instance, place a reading lamp beside your favorite reading chair and emphasize a painting or plant with special lighting effects.

You can also improve the appearance of your living room by experimenting with shapes. If your coffee table and couch are already rectangular in shape, invest in oval-shaped throw pillows, round side tables and other pieces with varied shapes.