The focal point can be anything. That is any furniture, or piece of artwork, or window with a view of the garden and the like. All you have to do is arrange the other furniture around it. Area rugs can be used to define seating areas. Symmetrical arrangement can be quite effective than asymmetrical arrangement. You can always rearrange your furniture one time or two times in a year. If you want your entertainment unit or television to be the focal point of your living room, then go ahead and plan a seating area around it which can act as another important point of focus.
Your living room colors are defined in the walls, ceilings, flooring and furnishings that you furnish your living room with. Even the rooms that are adjoining to the living room should be considered as they too can be seen from the living room. Neutral or light colors are preferred for the walls and ceilings of the living room as they leave you with large options of selecting the furniture of any color and style. Lighting plays another important role in defining the color schemes of your living room. Floor lamps for reading, floor lamps near showcases and floor lamps near cabinets should be varied in size as they add color to the texture and pattern of your living room. Uniform designed floor lamps with uniform colors can be another point of attraction.
The finishing touches to your living room can be had by adding pillows and afghans on your sofa so that there is a color match between the sofa and the added item. Make an attractive surrounding around the sofa. A painting or an artwork that can be seen easily at eye level adds charm to the nooks and corners of the living room. Flowers add warmth and color to the entire living room. Do not clutter the environment of a living room. The furnishings that you decorate your living room with should complement the interior decor of your living room.
Here are some ideas on how to transform a plain, simple looking living rooms into elegant one:











