One of my bigger concerns is the living room. There is an eat in kitchen but no dining room and so it was suggested to try and divide the living room into dining room and family room. Unfortunately there really isn't a lot of space and I am concerned about it feeling small and cluttered. I may consider putting the dining room cabinet in the living room but not having a dining room table because it would block a walkway which is a 'no-no'. That being said I don't want it to seem like a room with random furniture.
Some tips for this (living room above is not mine but I think it embodies a lot of these ideas and works):
- Paint moldings and trim lighter than the wall color. It helps make the walls look more set back. (I don't think there are moldings, but may be I can look into putting moldings around the ceiling at some point)
- Consider furniture that is similar in coloring to the walls. (The dining room armoire I am getting was my grandmother's. I think it is a dark finish but I am going to have to look into refinishing it lighter)
- Take advantage of the space illusion granted by transparency (glass tops on tables, sheer window curtains).
- Try not to have too much clutter, including pictures on walls. Create a focal point such as one large painting or piece of furniture and then design around that. (Now THAT's going to be difficult for me. Wish me luck!)
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