6 Common Living Room Decorating Mistakes to Avoid

Have you ever been in a living room that just didn't feel right? Just because a room has nice furniture and tasteful art does not mean there have not been any mistakes made during the decorating process. Whether you are planning to do a little redecorating in the near future or you have recently finished, but feel like the space just isn't quite polished, this list of common mistakes should come in handy.

Improper Lighting 

Many people underestimate the importance of proper lighting in the living room. You may have oversized windows that welcome an abundance of natural light, but this does not mean you can neglect lighting. When the sun goes down, your lighting will be the first thing to get noticed. Ideally, you will have more than one option.

No Focal Point 

Every room needs a focal point. This is one element that stands out from everything else. It is the first thing noticed in a space, so it has to be special. Even if you have a lot of extravagant art, you need a focal point. Wall water features are ideal to use to create a focal point. The sound and visual display of cascading water naturally becomes a focal point.

No Water Elements 

Here is another reason why you should be shopping for wall water features. Water elements create a soothing environment. They also help clean and moisturize the air, making them essential in every home.

Too Much Furniture 

Just because you get a better price to purchase a full set of matching living room furniture and tables does not mean you should be placing all this furniture in your home. only furnish the room with the amount of furniture you actually need. Otherwise, you are just going to dwarf the space and make it feel very crowded.

Lack of Patterns 

Using a variety of colors in a room is great, but you need something to tie them together. If you don't, you will essentially just have blocks of color. Decorative pillows, curtains, rugs, and even planters offer great opportunities to introduce patterns to a space.

Lack of Balance 

You can't have all tall or heavy elements on one side of the room and nothing on the other. Think of the room as a scale. All opposing sides need to balance.