{"id":30806,"date":"2024-08-23T14:32:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/?p=30806"},"modified":"2024-12-10T00:02:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T05:02:58","slug":"how-to-decorate-a-long-living-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/how-to-decorate-a-long-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate a Long Living Room &#8211; Design Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30806\" class=\"elementor elementor-30806\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-738bbb6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"738bbb6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09652b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09652b9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e104934 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e104934\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdb0be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bdb0be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1cee25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d1cee25\" data-element_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=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mike-Van-New-Headshot-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-27134\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mike-Van-New-Headshot-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mike-Van-New-Headshot-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mike-Van-New-Headshot-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mike-Van-New-Headshot-3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\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-0626b39 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"0626b39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ae83c41 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMichael Van\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceefda3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ceefda3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f8d6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0f8d6f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8f6eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"d8f6eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ae83c41 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>August 23, 2024<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2e746 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b2e746\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b0015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28b0015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It can be a daunting task to decorate a long living room. According to a\u00a0<b><a style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/eyeonhousing.org\/2024\/05\/new-single-family-home-size-decline-continues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>by the National Association of Home Builders, the size of new homes has been decreasing, making efficient use of space more important than ever. However, with the right strategies and a bit of creativity, you can turn any awkwardly shaped room into a beautiful and functional space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99ced3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99ced3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this guide, we\u2019ll share expert tips and layout options to help you make the most of your long living room. From defining the purpose of the room to choosing the right furniture and creating separate zones, we\u2019ve got you covered. Let&#8217;s dive in and transform your space into a welcoming and stylish haven.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba36961 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba36961\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb953a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb953a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><b>Ready To Furnish Your Long Living Room?<\/b><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6b4e12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e6b4e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/design_proposal\/?utm_source=How_to_Decorate_long\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enjoy a Hassle-Free Design Process!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea8b68 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"5ea8b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:&quot;.ignore-from-toc&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__5ea8b68\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__5ea8b68\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__5ea8b68\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce7941d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce7941d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Before Starting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59763a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"59763a5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7049196 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7049196\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get measurements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8ce0e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8ce0e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBefore you begin arranging furniture in a long living room, take accurate measurements of the space. Measure the length and width of the room, noting any architectural features like doorways, windows, and built-in elements. Knowing the exact dimensions will help you determine what will fit and where, making the planning process much smoother. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-344467e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"344467e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are designing the room on your own, then you can simply record your measurements onto a hand drawn food plan. <b><u><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1xs7x8vumlNunfaCK8QVh_pSKVMUHm-gjkrh6NBXB1WI\/preview?slide=id.g1ef19be5049_0_457\">Here<\/a><\/u><\/b> is a simple grid template that we use. Once you have the measurements, redraw the floor plan to scale to your best ability to help you visualize the space and furniture easily. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11c5e29 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11c5e29\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31968d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31968d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Consider<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-245dc29 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"245dc29\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498350b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"498350b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2a5f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de2a5f6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e140b62 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e140b62\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-044f322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"044f322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the obstacles?\u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5bdaec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f5bdaec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIdentifying any obstacles early on will help you plan your furniture layout more effectively. These obstacles could include multiple entry and exit points, hallways cutting through the room, large windows, pillars, or electrical outlets.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8fac20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8fac20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe more information that you have, the rest of the planning process will be easier and more efficient.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f332d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f332d7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64dc7fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64dc7fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Purpose of the room<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef7b030 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef7b030\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstanding the purpose of the room is another important consideration.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b04b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90b04b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWill it be used as an everyday family room? Or perhaps a formal living room or an entertaining space? Or maybe a home office? Or even a combination of these depending on the length of the room. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da228e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da228e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEstablishing a purpose will guide the rest of the decision making for layouts, flow, and design. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6201414 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6201414\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05ed0a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f05ed0a\" data-element_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=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-minimalist-living-room-apartment-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30855\" alt=\"A long, white living room with hardwood floors, a sectional sofa, and round coffee table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-minimalist-living-room-apartment-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-minimalist-living-room-apartment-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-minimalist-living-room-apartment-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10aaaf2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10aaaf2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f933a1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f933a1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d6d47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03d6d47\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d74a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26d74a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Creating separate zones\u200b<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f6704 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03f6704\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce you figure out how you want the room to be used, you can start creating distinct zones within the long living room for different activities. For example, you can have a conversation\/family area, a reading nook, and a dining space. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a42da1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a42da1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUsing furniture and decor to help create separate zones is going to make the room feel more organized and functional. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a57cb4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a57cb4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0359634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0359634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to define the space<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80836a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d80836a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn a long living room space, you\u2019ll be able to use various furniture arrangements and area rugs to help define different areas. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a3983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4a3983\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis could be an area rug tying in the seating area together, and end tables or a sectional creating the boundary. It could be sideboards being used as room dividers or artwork. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f15ed7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f15ed7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese elements help create a sense of structure and purpose for each space in the room. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e1910 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6e1910\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba1a6ff elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba1a6ff\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-living-and-dining-room-combo-3rd-image-living-room-dining-room-with-split-wall-color-66c942967d4f5.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30856\" alt=\"Decorating ideas for a modern long living room with a gray sectional sofa, dining table, and large wall clock.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-living-and-dining-room-combo-3rd-image-living-room-dining-room-with-split-wall-color-66c942967d4f5.webp 800w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-living-and-dining-room-combo-3rd-image-living-room-dining-room-with-split-wall-color-66c942967d4f5-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-living-and-dining-room-combo-3rd-image-living-room-dining-room-with-split-wall-color-66c942967d4f5-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa6428 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaa6428\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec4a476 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec4a476\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6859c65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6859c65\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17cab92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17cab92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do you want the flow to be in the room?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19be60c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19be60c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen walking through a good space, it feels effortless. You\u2019re not bumping into things. The pathways are clear for walking. The room doesn\u2019t feel cramped. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d9bd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8d9bd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA good flow enhances the functionality and comfort of the space. A few minutes of planning can go a long way in determining how the room will make you feel.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0775376 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0775376\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cbbd74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0cbbd74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are your seating needs?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3072547 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3072547\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter establishing the flow of the room, you can start determining what your seating requirements are needed based on how you intend to use the room.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ebcc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8ebcc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor example, if you\u2019re using it for an everyday family room, you\u2019ll want to make sure you have at least enough seats for everyone in the household plus 2-3 extra seats. This may mean having a 3-seater sofa with 2 armchairs and an ottoman stool. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddb7d99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddb7d99\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a0a972 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3a0a972\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-help-with-small-open-concept-living-and-dining-room-layout.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30857\" alt=\"Decorating ideas for a long cozy living room with a sectional sofa, dining table, and large windows.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-help-with-small-open-concept-living-and-dining-room-layout.webp 800w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-help-with-small-open-concept-living-and-dining-room-layout-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-help-with-small-open-concept-living-and-dining-room-layout-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-009d191 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"009d191\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-277d27c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"277d27c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHaving multi-purpose seating options like a storage bench or stools could be great for when you have guests but can blend into the space when not in use. If you\u2019re combining for multiple uses, like an everyday family room and a home office, you can consider having some of the seating move between the areas.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab29b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ab29b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are a lot of combinations but your seating needs will then influence the overall layout and furniture choices. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9089bcc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9089bcc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1652c22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1652c22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the focal point of the room?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64dd2dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64dd2dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesigning a space often starts with deciding on the room\u2019s focal point. Focal points could be a fireplace, a TV, artwork, sculpture, or a specific area designed for conversation. This allows you to be able to create a more cohesive and inviting space for your family and guests. For long living rooms, we often like to start with an area design for conversation and build out from there.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36af453 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"36af453\" data-element_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=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-fireplace-in-living-room.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30858\" alt=\"A sophisticated long living room with a gray fireplace, green sofas, and framed artwork.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-fireplace-in-living-room.webp 600w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-fireplace-in-living-room-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-fireplace-in-living-room-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2554da9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2554da9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d504fa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d504fa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Room Layout Options\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-615f5d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"615f5d2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4777e1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4777e1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Room Layout 1\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb33ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cb33ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur first option is to create a small conversation space using two sofas and two armchairs. This layout is ideal for hosting small groups and creating a conversation-friendly environment. Place the sofas opposite of each other, along the longest wall, and use an area rug large enough to just slide under the sofas to define the seating area while still leaving pathways clear for easy movement\u200b\u200b. This layout also helps create balance and symmetry on both sides of the living room. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3051123 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3051123\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30833\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 1\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a295b1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a295b1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac568d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac568d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Room Layout 2\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e4fb05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e4fb05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnother option is to create a conversation area with a home office space. By using a combination of a sofa, two armchairs, and two ottomans, you can create a conversational area that can also share seating with a home office space. This setup maximizes the space in the room, creating a cozy, intimate conversation area as well as a function home office. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad2d0d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad2d0d3\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30834\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2.webp 960w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2053fd3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2053fd3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc2d2cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bc2d2cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Room Layout 3\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd80b6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd80b6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re considering a living and dining space, using the layout 1 option combined with a long dining table with a sideboard will help create distinct spaces in the long living room. We\u2019ll want to ensure that there\u2019s enough space to walk around between the two spaces and not feel like everything is jammed into the area. As mentioned, understanding where the entryways are as well as potential obstacles will ensure that the flow of the room is optimum. \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fea96f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3fea96f\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30835\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3.webp 960w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8491995 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8491995\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ede9606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ede9606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Room Layout 4\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fd3c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fd3c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStorage is always a top priority for people. Whether it\u2019s floor to ceiling storage or sideboards, consider adding storage space against the wall or behind the sofa to not only separate a room but optimize the room storage space while still being aesthetically pleasing.\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c385b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c385b88\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-4.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30836\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-4.webp 960w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-4-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-4-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb556d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb556d7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e9acd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e9acd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Room Layout 5\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c623e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c623e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re pressed for sleeping space, consider having the bed and sofa facing back to back with potentially a bookcase in between to create a room divider. While it might not be the most common use of space, this type of layout creatively allows you to utilize the space efficiently and create separation for the people in your home using the space.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b96c608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b96c608\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-5.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30837\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-5.webp 960w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-5-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-5-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b351a75 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b351a75\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6fd8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6fd8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taking an Inventory<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d6ed1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12d6ed1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14b4d23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14b4d23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb59937 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb59937\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a35572 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a35572\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What do you have?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cedf7a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cedf7a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake stock of the furniture and decor items you already own. You may be able to use every piece or perhaps none but taking inventory allows you to do some planning to determine which ones need to be relocated or replaced. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd37bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fd37bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re also hoping to make the color palette consistent, make sure to add each piece\u2019s color into the inventory list as well. \n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b1927d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b1927d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d60253e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d60253e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What do you need?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7818390 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7818390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce you have your inventory, identify any additional pieces that you\u2019ll need to complete the living room setup. This could include new seating, storage pieces, decor pieces, artwork, or rugs. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e0ebd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44e0ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce you make this list, you can compare it against your budget and prioritize them accordingly.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e088e0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e088e0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e2345 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68e2345\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Brooklyn-living-and-dining-room.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30859\" alt=\"Decorating ideas for a long, open-plan living room with a dining table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Brooklyn-living-and-dining-room.webp 800w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Brooklyn-living-and-dining-room-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-Brooklyn-living-and-dining-room-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e3e71e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e3e71e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b760d12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b760d12\" data-element_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 Narrow, Long Living Room<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2364f53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2364f53\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd2c8e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd2c8e5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0417c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f0417c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bec5f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bec5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose the right furniture<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d1f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54d1f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSelecting furniture that fits the scale and proportion of your living room is the fun and potentially most time consuming part. Here are some aspects to consider. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e6bff5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e6bff5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e31cae3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e31cae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Scale and proportion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f8cf8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f8cf8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith your inventory list and what you need, understanding the fit of the pieces together is really important. Larger furniture can make a space feel cramped while smaller pieces can be more versatile or too small for the space if not measured properly. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43be77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c43be77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpt for pieces that are appropriately sized for the space, leaving enough room for movement and ensuring the room doesn\u2019t feel overcrowded\u200b.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a37b01f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a37b01f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6640b6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d6640b6\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-long-living-room.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30860\" alt=\"Spacious longcoastal living room with sectional sofa, armchairs, and coffee table.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-long-living-room.webp 800w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-long-living-room-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-long-living-room-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5dfed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f5dfed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d1e4f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b3d1e4f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b59aec1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b59aec1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c578eb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c578eb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Functionality<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bece9f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bece9f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you have a large space or small space, a piece of furniture that serves multiple purposes can be helpful with saving space and potentially on your budget as well. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-992ae41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"992ae41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor example, having a sofa bed or storage in the sofa can help maximize the functionality of the space. An ottoman that also dubs as a storage bin increases the storage space in the room. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b4219 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b7b4219\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d849d3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d849d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Living room design style<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed0026 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ed0026\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConsider what pieces of furniture you already have and how you envision the space to be after you transform your space. Whether you prefer a minimalist, modern look or a cozy, traditional feel, ensure that the furniture and decor you choose align with this style. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d63f1aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d63f1aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt may take a bit longer to achieve it but don\u2019t be afraid to mix and match your space to make it more eclectic than strictly one design style. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91e1103 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"91e1103\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abde19d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"abde19d\" data-element_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=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-dog-with-bed-227991-002_ROM_1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30861\" alt=\"Modern bedroom with sectional sofa, bed, and dog.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-dog-with-bed-227991-002_ROM_1.webp 800w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-dog-with-bed-227991-002_ROM_1-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-dog-with-bed-227991-002_ROM_1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-902c845 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"902c845\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-586d1f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"586d1f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adding in the Finishing Touches<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b783ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b783ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a2658a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a2658a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a737032 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a737032\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb545c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cb545c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Incorporating lighting<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f95a5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f95a5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLighting is crucial in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, especially in a long living room. A combination of overhead lighting, table lamps, and floor lamps work well in a space whether you have lots of natural light or not. Proper lighting can highlight specific areas and add depth to the room.\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5140d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c5140d0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9d7b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c9d7b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adding accessories<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9ce126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9ce126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe final touch on a room is to focus on enhancing the room\u2019s design. This can be done through incorporating decorative elements such as throw pillows, throws, mirrors, artwork, and decor sculptures. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4808bd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4808bd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe accessories can add color, texture, and your personality into the space. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa9074b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aa9074b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-164d50c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"164d50c\" data-element_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=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-table-lamp.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30862\" alt=\"Modern Lamp to include on a console in your long living room\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-table-lamp.webp 600w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-table-lamp-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-table-lamp-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4285b0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4285b0a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7701365 ignore-from-toc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7701365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Words<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7bcf67 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c7bcf67\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ed08b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12ed08b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce178a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce178a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let us know how you do!\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4244033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4244033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019d love to see how this was helpful for you and how your space turned out. 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