How to Decorate a Living Room

HOW TO HOW TO Decorate a Living Room Decorate a Living Room

STEP 1 STEP 1 Take measurements and make a sketch of the room. Take measurements and make a sketch of the room.

STEP 2 STEP 2 Determine your living room aesthetic. Determine your living room aesthetic.

STEP 3 STEP 3 Paint, paper, or panel the walls. Paint, paper, or panel the walls.

STEP 4 STEP 4 Start with the largest piece of furniture. Start with the largest piece of furniture.

STEP 5 STEP 5 Add an area rug. Add an area rug.

STEP 6 STEP 6 Select supporting furniture that provides storage. Select supporting furniture that provides storage.

STEP 7 STEP 7 Light the living room. Light the living room.

STEP 8 STEP 8 Decorate the walls. Decorate the walls.

STEP 9 STEP 9 Display handpicked accessories and plants. Display handpicked accessories and plants.

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