Living room is the part of house, where you spend most of the time with your family. In India, the living room is also a drawing room, where they entertain their guests. In this lockdown time due to corona, you can do a makeover of your living room.
Drapes that are too much.
The drapes with frills and with too much heavy curtain should be removed, until and unless your theme is ‘Archaic’, The heavy curtains are a distraction, that too the in wrong direction. Natural light is very important, the curtain can be in two layer, with one thin, light coloured layer, another thick layer for nighttime darkness for better sleep.
DVD and CD collection
I’ve seen in many houses, collection of CDs and DVDs showcased. Until and unless they have some emotional or sentimental value, they should not be showcased. CD and DVD are both quite new to be considered as vintage. Pack them in a box, keep them at your storage room.
Bean bags
There was a time, bean bags were considered the coolest thing. With time they vanished, and they vanished for a reason. Bean bag takes up lot of floor space, and are practically meaning less, as a poll conducted by Kernig Krafts on Instagram, most of the user said they have not their bean bags in last 365 days. One more major problem with the bean bag is the lack of ventilation, due to the lack of ventilation, it becomes very sweaty, even if air-condition is on.
Buddha statue
I’ve said this before as well, stop using buddha as a decor item. Had been said so, for sake of full disclosure, I have 3-4 idols of Gautam Buddha in my room, but they are not for decor, I believe in his principles, and I worship the idols as routine.
Keeping a Buddha statue, as decor is disrespect to the people of buddhist faith. A small factor that counts that its been done too many times.
Plastic plants
There is no city that is devoid of nurseries, ditch plastic plants; do yourself a favor, invest in some indoor plants. They look real, give good feeling, provide you with oxygen and adds up their care as your routine, which is very very satisfying. There are several blogs on plants, but to save you from trouble, I can name few plats, which in my honest opinion will serve the purpose.
I have to write few tips about plants here:
Over sized furniture
Get rid of over sized furniture. Keep your space clutter free, also there should be ample of space to move around. A sofa with too much depth is uncomfortable for guests, since they can’t lean their back. Don’t make your guests leave early because you planned that the sofa can be used a day bed. Our poll on over sized furniture resulted in centre table being top on the list.
Make it clutter free
Ya, I know I couldn’t be anymore generic. But honestly, clutter bring bad energy in the house, living room being the common place, excepts the vibes the most. Keep it simple and manageable. Work on aesthetics with practicality.
Magazines
May be Ive seen too many uncluttered houses, or is that with everyone? Keeping moo many magazines in living room looks too shabby. Even if you are an editor, they belong to your work desk, not living room.
Replace out of theme decor pieces
There are many furniture pieces which are in your living room just because you owe them. We have OLX now, use it and buy in theme furniture piece. You don’t have to lug an item, just coz you paid for it.
Too many pillows
Too many pillows can make you place look too cluttered. Also, if they don’t any purpose, you can get rid of the extra one.
FAQs
Heavy drapes block natural light and can make a space feel stuffy or outdated. Unless your theme is intentionally vintage or archaic, opt for layered curtains with a light, sheer option for daytime and a thicker one for nighttime privacy.
Unless they hold sentimental or collector’s value, it’s better to store them. CDs and DVDs aren’t old enough to be vintage and may clutter your living room unnecessarily.
Bean bags were trendy once but are now mostly obsolete in modern interiors. They take up floor space, are rarely used, and can become unhygienic due to poor ventilation.
Using Buddha statues as mere decor items can be considered culturally insensitive. If you genuinely follow Buddhist principles, it’s fine. Otherwise, avoid using sacred icons as casual decor.
Choose real indoor plants like Snake Plant, Pothos, Lucky Bamboo, Peace Lily, or ZZ Plant. They purify air, add to your routine, and bring natural aesthetics to your living room.
Oversized furniture takes up too much space, reduces movement, and may make guests uncomfortable. Choose furniture that fits well with your room size and theme.
Clutter disrupts visual harmony and brings negative energy. A clutter-free, well-organized space promotes peace, better mood, and is easier to maintain.
A few neatly arranged magazines are okay, but a pile makes the space look messy. If you love reading, store extras in a designated rack or another room.
Decor and furniture should follow a consistent style. Mismatched items break visual flow. Use platforms like OLX to sell off old pieces and invest in theme-appropriate furniture.
Yes, too many throw pillows can make your space look messy and leave no room to sit comfortably. Stick to a few pillows that complement your room’s color scheme and function.
