Stuck of thinking new ideas to liven up your room? Here are some room design tips you definitely would want to try.
Correct Mirror Placement
Wondering what the best placement for mirrors is? Experts say it's around 57 inches high. If you want to create a bigger space illusion for your room, place the mirror just opposite a window for it to bounce light.
Dining Tables Wider than 36 Inches
Yes, if you're on your way to get a new dining table, make sure it's wider than 36 inches as this would be ideal for eating and even allow more space. If you think that you lack room, get a round table instead as this will fit perfectly in a small area or corner. Having no edges would mean more space for eating.
Throw Pillows On Your Couch
How to accent your couch? Get two square pillows (about 20 inches each) with matching patterns in the corners and place them on your sofa. Then, overlap two pillows (16 inches each) in corresponding solid color. Place one subtle-patterned (pinstripe, for example) lumbar pillow to add balance.
Organize your Bookshelf
Rearrange 60% of your books in the shelf vertically and about 40% of them horizontally. This will create balance with spontaneity. Stack the horizontal books lower than your vertical ones. Note if your vertical books are around 12 inches tall, place four books horizontally, not more than 4 inches high. Do not add flowers as this can be distracting, instead, place green plants on your bookshelf.
The Right Coffee Table
Did you know that right coffee table measurement is around 15 to 20 inches tall since most couches today are 20 inches high? Place the coffee table 18 inches from the couch - the average distance from hip to kneecap. This coffee table - sofa distance is also great for giving ample room for walking around the furniture and of course, lounging. It is also recommended that your coffee table is two thirds as wide as your couch or sofa.
