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Living Room Decor Tips for Every Corner

Think about the square footage of your home. Now, of that amount of space, how much goes unused because it’s awkwardly shaped or too small for any significant furniture or activities? Your family spends a lot of time in the living room, and you should take advantage of all available space. The designers at Bell’s Ethan Allen Design Center have some fun ideas to make that empty corner feel more like home.

Image of a small gallery wall in a living room near Newburgh, New York (NY)

Create a Reading Corner

If you can fit a comfortable chair in a spot, you can have a cozy reading nook. Find a small table that can blend with your existing decor or create contrast for a distinct space to hold your favorite books or magazines, and voila! Lots of natural light in your reading spot is a bonus, but the right window coverings are a must to allow you to read comfortably at any time of the day.

Vignette® Modern Roman Shades have a classic style that’s fitting for any decor style and can be equipped with the Duolite feature that allows you to have a sheer shade and room-darkening liner on the same headrail. The shades operate independently to allow complete control over light and privacy.

Display Your Favorite Photos

Many people have family photos they’ve been meaning to hang for a while and haven’t gotten around to it. Are you one of them? Now is the perfect time to hang those portraits where everyone can enjoy them. You can also use the wall space to display your favorite prints or other works of art.

Consider Silhouette® Sheer Shades on nearby windows to protect your pieces from sun damage. Add a console table with a small vase of fresh flowers underneath your gallery to ground the space.

Make a Cute Coffee Bar

A coffee bar is handy if your home has an open concept. A cabinet or trendy bar cart can separate your kitchen from your living room while inviting guests to help themselves to a cup of java or tea. A single-serve coffeemaker can do double-duty as a hot water source for tea. Use decorative jars to store teabags, coffee, and sugar packets.

Statement Storage Area

Did you find a great deal on an armoire or storage cupboard but can’t decide where to put it? Paint it a vivid color or use stencils or decals to make a statement without saying a word. A bold piece makes the perfect home for neutral decor and is an excellent spot to store extra throw pillows and a few plush throw blankets for chilly days.

Contact Us

Bell’s Ethan Allen Design Center is the premier spot to shop for furniture and accessories for every room in your home. We also offer a variety of lighting solutions, including statement and tabletop lamps. Contact us today to turn that unused living room area from drab to fab. We’re located in Newburgh, NY, and are happy to serve the areas of Warrick, Middletown, Fishkill, Wappinger Falls, Rhinebeck, and New Paltz, NY.