A television should not be located by guesswork alone.
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Good Housekeeping's paint examples show that a neutral can shift with the light and surrounding furnishings.
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Stick-on wall lights can emphasize furniture or artwork without requiring a conventional wired installation.
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Recessed spots or one pendant can leave a living room feeling severe when they are the only sources of illumination.
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In a small living room, unsuitable lighting can make the space feel tighter as well as less comfortable.
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Lighting changes how a compact living room functions and how its proportions are perceived.
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IKEA's colorful Scandinavian living room uses a white backdrop and light wood to support stronger hues.
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A brown leather sofa can work with contrasting blues or with more traditional furnishings.
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House Beautiful's Albany Park review describes choosing a cobalt-blue modular sofa to replace a gray piece that no longer suited the room.
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House Beautiful's interview with Jeremiah Brent discusses rugs and cushions inspired by New York's West Village.
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Small rooms do not automatically benefit from miniature rugs.
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Enjoying a color does not necessarily mean wanting it on every living room surface.
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House Beautiful's down-sofa guide compares the soft, sinking feel of down with the generally firmer feel of foam or fiber.
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A small apartment living room benefits from choosing the furniture that will receive real use.
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A living room does not have to revolve entirely around its television.
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A small living room benefits from a deliberate focal point before cushions, colors, or accessories enter the picture.
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A sofa with built-in storage can accommodate spare bedding, blankets, toys, and books without adding another cabinet.
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IKEA's mid-century-inspired living room combines low seating, rounded edges, corduroy, and a paper lamp.
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House Beautiful's farmhouse examples balance rustic materials with lighter surroundings.
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A compact living room may reject an ordinary sofa even when its length appears acceptable.
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