Your living room is more than the room where you watch
television, it's here that you welcome guests to your home. It's where you
entertain, and relax. Make your living room into a cozy and comfortable spot so
that your guests can sit back and chat. Remember, socializing just doesn't work
as well when everyone is stiff and uncomfortable.
Rearrange your seating
Rearrange your seating
It's difficult to hold a conversation with someone if you have you keep
twisting your neck to see them. Even worse is if they are too far away to hear
when you speak in a conversational voice. Bring your seating closer, maybe use
a large area rug to define the space. You're friends will be chatting and
interacting with each other in moments.
Use soft colors
Use soft colors
While bright colors may be invigorating, they can also be distracting when
trying to hold a conversation. Dark colors give depth, but they can make your
space intimidating. Soft or nuetral colors will seem inviting. Faux stone panels can bring the depth you're looking for as well as texture.
Give your guests seating options
You want your guests to feel as comfortable as you can make them when they're in your home. Give them a choice of seating options. Cushions on the floor are a great way to make up for lack of seating as well. Think of the many ways your guests may interact and be sure to provide a stable place to sit drinks, or you may end up with a mess.
Make use of accessories
Give your guests seating options
You want your guests to feel as comfortable as you can make them when they're in your home. Give them a choice of seating options. Cushions on the floor are a great way to make up for lack of seating as well. Think of the many ways your guests may interact and be sure to provide a stable place to sit drinks, or you may end up with a mess.
Make use of accessories
You don't want a bland, boring room, nor do you want your room to feel like a
show peice that can't be touched. You can use throw pillows as a way to bring a
splash of color and personality to your living room. By not perfectly placing
your pillows you can give your guests the go ahead to move them to sit, as well
as to use them for comfort. Faux stone panels on your wall are a great way to
add a natural looking color to your room.
Share your interests
Displaying things that you're interested in can be a great way to break the ice, as well as make your room personal. So display those posters you love, or those pictures from the trip you took a few years ago. Your pieces may even spark conversations between other people.
Provide a nice view
When possible a nice view can relax your guests and open the conversational gates. If there is a nice view outside, make use of it by leaving your curtains open. Make sure before your guests arrive that your home is clean and uncluttered. People will be more relaxed in an uncluttered space.
Your Social Hub
You will have a space that you'll be proud of and want to entertain in using these tips and ideas. Have fun with it and create a space that you will love, and so will your guests. You'll be amazed how much a few little changes can improve the social factor of your home.
Share your interests
Displaying things that you're interested in can be a great way to break the ice, as well as make your room personal. So display those posters you love, or those pictures from the trip you took a few years ago. Your pieces may even spark conversations between other people.
Provide a nice view
When possible a nice view can relax your guests and open the conversational gates. If there is a nice view outside, make use of it by leaving your curtains open. Make sure before your guests arrive that your home is clean and uncluttered. People will be more relaxed in an uncluttered space.
Your Social Hub
You will have a space that you'll be proud of and want to entertain in using these tips and ideas. Have fun with it and create a space that you will love, and so will your guests. You'll be amazed how much a few little changes can improve the social factor of your home.
