Liven up your living room with new decor

The living room probably is the most important room in the house from a "first impression" point of view. It is where we greet guests and gather with friends. The living room is unlike any other room from a decorating standpoint. The bedroom should have a bed in it, the dining room should have a table and chairs in it, but the living room can be abstract in its decor. Let's begin with examining our intentions for the use of this room. Will it be a place for gathering and entertaining? Will it mainly be a formal "front parlor"? Will it be really lived in on a daily basis? For entertaining, the space should be set up in a manner conducive to conversation, such as small seating areas, plus open enough for mingling. There should be accessory ta