Make living rooms welcoming and fit blinds

Living rooms should shun formality and be designed as a social space where people can mix together, according to an expert.

Decoratorsecrets.com said versatile furniture and lighting placed at different levels was the key to creating a homely room which people could relax in.

The decorating website also choosing timeless features such as blinds so they room won’t look outdated within a few years.

But designing the room to look "lived in" makes it a friendlier and more welcoming place to be for both the occupants of the property and any visiting guests.

"If you tone down the formality of your living room, you can not only make guests more comfortable, but you can make it comfortable enough to make it your own personal hideaway," the website added.

According to HousetoHome.co.uk, a calm, neutral colour scheme is ideal for creating a relaxed environment in a living room, while soft furnishings also go well.

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