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Jennifer Howard | Cottage on Bunker Hill
Just because you don't live in a large house doesn't mean your home can't look amazing! We live in a small 5 room house an here are my top decorating tips for the living room.
The living room has a large sectional but I wanted a chair to balance out the space. I opted for a smaller-scale chair w/ straight arms and lower back.
A tall bookcase in the back of the living room does 2 things: 1. draws your eye up to make the space look bigger. 2. the shelves hidden behind the sectional are perfect for extra storage.
Here's How It Looks:
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The upper shelves are where I have fun decorating for the season & adding more plants to the living room.
Stay Organized:
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Look for a coffee table with a bottom shelf for extra storage. I have 2 wicker baskets to hold books and magazines neatly.
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I didn't want to push the sectional to the wall just because the room is small. I found a very narrow console that gives me extra space to decorate.
Instead of a table lamp on the end table, I added an arched floor lamp with a base behind the sectional and a moveable arm.
Area Rug:
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Don't skimp on the size of your area rug! All your furniture should have at least the front legs on your rug.
I used the same neutral paint color throughout the living room & kitchen. The lighter color opens up the space and feels more open. ( Sherwin Williams Ancient Marble)
This cabinet along the back wall of the living room has baskets for more storage (I keep my extra vases and table linens here)