{"id":2352,"date":"2026-07-15T08:37:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/?p=2352"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:37:47","slug":"how-to-decorate-a-modern-and-elegant-living-room-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-decorate-a-modern-and-elegant-living-room-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate a Modern and Elegant Living Room, Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2352\" class=\"elementor elementor-2352 elementor-2351\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0c7768 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0c7768\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6528246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6528246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Decorating a living room well can completely transform the feel of your home, because it\u2019s the space where we spend the most time and where we welcome our guests. Knowing how to decorate a living room isn\u2019t just about choosing attractive furniture; it\u2019s about combining color, lighting, layout, and proportions to create a comfortable and harmonious space. In this guide, drawing on our experience designing real homes, we\u2019ll explain how to make each decision based on the size and shape of your living room\u2014whether it\u2019s small, square, rectangular, or spacious. By the time you finish reading, you\u2019ll understand the keys to creating a modern and elegant living room that fits your lifestyle.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-000b3d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"000b3d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Start<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95da92d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95da92d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before buying furniture or deciding on a color scheme, it&#8217;s <strong>important to assess the available space and plan<\/strong> a coherent layout. A good plan from the start will help you avoid mistakes and lead to a much more harmonious result. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-022cdc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"022cdc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PLANO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2370\" alt=\"Several architectural blueprints with detailed technical drawings laid out on a work table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PLANO.jpg 926w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PLANO-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PLANO-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-865f319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"865f319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Define Your Decorating Style<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604cf45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"604cf45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>first step is to define the style<\/strong> that best suits your lifestyle, taking into account both your personality and the architecture of your home.<\/p><p>For example, a modern and elegant living room typically features <strong>high-quality materials<\/strong>, clean lines, and a balanced color palette.<\/p><p>The key is to maintain <strong>visual consistency<\/strong> across all elements. Some styles that work particularly well are: <\/p><ul><li>Nordic design with plenty of natural light.<\/li><li>Contemporary Mediterranean style.<\/li><li>Industrial style with metallic finishes and warm textures.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83297a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"83297a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan the distribution<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebfc20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ebfc20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <strong>well-planned layout<\/strong> allows you <strong>to make better use of the space<\/strong>, improve traffic flow, and create a more comfortable and functional environment<strong>, regardless of the size of the living room.<\/strong><\/p><p>Before arranging the furniture, it is important to consider factors such as:<\/p><ul><li>Entrances and walkways.<\/li><li>The placement of windows and sources of natural light.<\/li><li>The needs of those who will use the space.<\/li><li>The dimensions and proportions of the room.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f95d27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f95d27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Furnish a Living Room<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9686d4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9686d4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How you <strong>furnish a living room<\/strong> will depend mainly on its <strong>size<\/strong>, the <strong>amount of natural light it receives<\/strong>, and how the space will be used.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-934e293 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"934e293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Square Living Room<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d1443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39d1443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Square rooms allow you to create <strong>layouts<\/strong> that are visually <strong>balanced and harmonious<\/strong>; <strong>symmetry usually works quite well<\/strong> in these cases.<\/p><p>Here are some recommendations for furnishing a square living room:<\/p><ul><li>Use a <strong>rug to define the living area<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Use <strong>lightweight side tables<\/strong> so as not to clutter the space too much.<\/li><li>Maintain <strong>proportional distances<\/strong> between the elements.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2b292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3a2b292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-CUADRADO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2371\" alt=\"Two light-colored sofas facing each other, a black leather armchair, and a cylindrical lamp.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-CUADRADO.jpg 926w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-CUADRADO-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-CUADRADO-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21412c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e21412c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rectangular living room<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7d438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e7d438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In <strong>rectangular rooms<\/strong>, it&#8217;s important to avoid the &#8220;corridor&#8221; effect.<\/p><p>To achieve this, <strong>it&#8217;s best to visually divide the space<\/strong> into different zones based on their function. You can do this using <strong>rugs<\/strong>, <strong>lighting<\/strong>, or the arrangement of the furniture itself, as well as <strong>by incorporating decorative elements<\/strong> that add depth to the walls. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea82f8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ea82f8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-RECTANGULAR.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2372\" alt=\"An elongated living room bathed in warm light, with a glass-topped coffee table and a dining area in the back.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-RECTANGULAR.jpg 926w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-RECTANGULAR-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-RECTANGULAR-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5435df5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5435df5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Large living room<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba58af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ba58af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spacious living rooms offer <strong>many possibilities<\/strong>, but one drawback is that <strong>they<\/strong> can <strong>feel empty<\/strong> if they aren&#8217;t designed well. The key in these cases is to fill the space appropriately, while being careful <strong>not<\/strong> to <strong>overcrowd it.<\/strong> <\/p><p>To get the most out of them, you should:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Create distinct atmospheres<\/strong>, as we mentioned earlier.<\/li><li>Use <strong>modular or large sofas<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Furniture<\/strong> pieces <strong>with a striking visual presence<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f139e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f139e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-GRANDE.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2373\" alt=\"A spacious, modern living room with a built-in linear fireplace, a large corner sofa, and a warm atmosphere.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-GRANDE.jpg 926w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-GRANDE-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-GRANDE-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ec877b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ec877b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Decorate a Small Living Room<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e75ab6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e75ab6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A small living room <strong>can be just as elegant as a large one<\/strong> if the design is well planned; fewer, but more carefully selected, elements is usually the most effective approach.<\/p><p>Here are some tips:<\/p><ul><li>Opt for <strong>light colors<\/strong>, which create a sense of spaciousness.<\/li><li><strong>Use mirrors<\/strong> to enhance the light.<\/li><li>Keep the <strong>decor light<\/strong> without making it feel too cluttered.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0ee23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a0ee23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-PEQUENO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2374\" alt=\"A minimalist room with a dark sofa, a jute rug, a TV in the center, and a classic chair.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-PEQUENO.jpg 926w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-PEQUENO-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SALON-PEQUENO-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a069c66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a069c66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Color and Lighting in the Living Room<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdcb94e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdcb94e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Color and lighting<\/strong> play a key role in how we perceive a space and in the atmosphere <strong>a living room conveys<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f168f56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f168f56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Combine colors harmoniously<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b99302f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b99302f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A balanced color palette creates <strong>a sense of order and serenity<\/strong>. One of the most effective formulas is the<strong> 60-30-10 rule:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>60% primary color.<\/li><li>30% secondary color<\/li><li>10% accent color.<\/li><\/ul><p>Shades of beige, sand, off-white, or taupe work especially well as a base for a modern living room; to add a touch of personality, you can incorporate accents in olive green, terracotta, or black.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef4c304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef4c304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Layers of Light<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cbf72b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cbf72b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Well-designed lighting <strong>should not rely solely on a single light source<\/strong>; ideally, it should combine three levels:<\/p><ul><li><strong>General lighting<\/strong>, which provides even lighting throughout the room.<\/li><li><strong>Ambient lighting<\/strong> adds warmth, whether with table lamps or indirect lighting.<\/li><li><strong>Accent lighting<\/strong>, which is used to highlight elements such as paintings or a reading area.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about this topic, we recommend reading our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-design-lighting-in-your-home\/\">home lighting<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll find more tips and inspiration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452928f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"452928f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Decorate a Living Room Wall<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf9e2dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf9e2dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Walls are a <strong>blank canvas<\/strong>, so they&#8217;re the perfect space to <strong>reflect the room&#8217;s personality<\/strong>. It&#8217;s important <strong>to avoid overcrowding the space<\/strong> with too many items to keep the area clean and tidy. <\/p><p>Some options we suggest include arranging pictures, decorative moldings, large mirrors, or open shelving with a few personal items.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3484beb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3484beb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DECORACON-PARED.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2375\" alt=\"A beige wall decorated in a cozy style with framed pictures, wooden shelves, and green plants.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DECORACON-PARED.jpg 926w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DECORACON-PARED-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehousebymalasa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DECORACON-PARED-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0770701 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0770701\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose Living Room Furniture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5302c51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5302c51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main piece of furniture\u2014or \u201cfocal point\u201d\u2014should <strong>serve both aesthetic and functional purposes<\/strong>, so before buying anything, you should consider various factors, such as the <strong>available space, the decorative style, and the materials and finishes of the piece.<\/strong><\/p><p>Wall-mounted furniture, clean lines, and natural wood finishes combined with neutral tones\u2014such as taupe or beige\u2014are currently quite popular.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeca1f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aeca1f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Mistakes When Decorating<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a642bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a642bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many of these mistakes are made because the initial concept isn&#8217;t well defined, such as choosing <strong>furniture that&#8217;s too large<\/strong> for the space\u2014the sofa is often one of the elements that has the greatest impact in this regard. 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