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Chapter 32 Living Room Arrangement: Decorate the Facade, Show Style and Taste (2)
Living room furniture: reasonable arrangement, make the living room more comfortable

The furniture in the living room should be arranged according to the functionality of the space. The most basic and minimum requirement is to design a group of rest including coffee table, sofa or seat for conversation, and corresponding equipment such as TV and audio.

The furniture layout of the whole living room should be concise and generous, highlighting the conversation area as the center, and excluding all furniture that has nothing to do with living, so as to reflect the characteristics of the living room.There are many forms of furniture layout in the living room, generally based on larger sofas, arranged in I-shape, U-shape and double-row shape. At the same time, the combination of multi-seat and single-seat should be considered to suit people's psychological needs and needs in different situations. Personality requirements.

No matter what kind of seat is used, it should be arranged to facilitate the conversation with each other.Generally speaking, it is advisable to sit facing each other or side to side. The distance between the seats is generally about 2 meters. This distance can make both parties effortless.In order to avoid interference with the conversation area, the traffic route in the living room should not pass through the conversation area. The door should be located on the short side wall or corner of the room, and the conversation area should be located at the corner or end of the room so that there is enough solid wall Arrange the furniture so that the living room forms a relatively complete independent space.

Living room curtains: simple and elegant and in line with the overall living room

The living room is a place for receiving guests and family gatherings. When choosing curtains, you should not only pay attention to the level and decoration, but also consider the coordination with the identity of the owner.

The decorative function and practical function of curtains cannot be ignored, and it is a very important item in home soft decoration.Today's curtains have a variety of functions, from heat insulation and sound insulation to UV protection, dustproof, and waterproof, with complete functions.In terms of the material of curtains, cloth curtains, gauze curtains, roller blinds, bamboo curtains, and venetian blinds all have their own characteristics.

When choosing curtains for the living room, you can't decide according to your own preferences like the bedroom, and you should consider the decorative effect more than the function.

First of all, choose the corresponding style, color and pattern according to different decoration styles.In terms of color, dark curtains appear solemn and generous; thin fabrics with light tones and strong light transmission can create a simple and bright visual effect.

The color of the curtains in the living room is best selected from the sofa pattern.For example, the white Italian sofa is often decorated with pink and green patterns, and the curtains may wish to use pink or green fabrics.If the indoor tone is soft, in order to make the curtains more decorative, you can use a strong contrast method, such as hanging blue-purple curtains on the goose-yellow walls; if there are brightly colored landscape paintings in the living room, or other colorful decorations , furniture, etc., the curtains should be more elegant.

Viewing windows with a large area of ​​glass are best to use Roman curtains.Roman curtains have two major advantages: one is to use less cloth, and the other is that when the curtains are closed, they are layered, full of three-dimensionality, and can save space.Roman curtains will look very coordinated with modern or continental decoration styles.

The choice of curtains should first consider the overall effect of the room.Curtains made of thin fabrics such as thin cotton cloth, nylon silk, thin gauze, mesh cloth, etc. can not only pass through a certain degree of natural light, but also give people a sense of privacy and security in the daytime room. The texture is soft, light and thin, so it is better to hang it on the window.At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the use of thick curtains, because thick curtains have a significant effect on forming a unique indoor environment and reducing external interference.When purchasing thick curtains, it is advisable to choose curtains made of materials such as corduroy, woolen fabric, gold velvet and woolen fabric.

Secondly, the color pattern of the curtains should be considered.The design and color of the fabric should be coordinated with the living room, and should be selected according to the environment and season of the area.It is advisable to choose cool-toned fabrics in summer, warm-toned fabrics in winter, and neutral-toned fabrics in spring and autumn.From the perspective of the overall coordination of the room, it should be considered whether it is coordinated with the color of the wall, furniture, floor, etc.If the furniture is in dark colors, you should choose lighter-colored curtains, so as not to depress people with too dark colors.

Finally, the style and size of the drapes should be considered.In terms of style, the curtains in a small room should be in a relatively simple style, so as not to make the space appear narrower due to the complexity of the curtains.For a large living room, it is advisable to adopt a more generous, stylish and delicate style.The size of the curtains is generally about 10 cm wider than the windows on both sides. The bottom should depend on the style of the curtains. Short curtains should also be about 20 cm longer than the bottom line of the window sill; 2 cm.

Bar location selection: Integrating fashion into family life
Setting up a bar in the living room can bring some fashion and new ideas to the whole family.The design of the bar should adapt to the family's lifestyle, dining habits, leisure and entertainment orientation, and housing space conditions. The design can incorporate the family's preferences and fun, and it should also match the style and charm of the entire room.

In the previous design of the bar counter, people used it as an extension of the bar room or restaurant, so the bar counter is generally set in the corner of the living room, and most of them are equipped with a bar counter, bar chairs and bar cabinets (it can also be used as a wine cabinet) and other facilities.Nowadays, some avant-garde and fashionable bar counters are mostly used as space partitions between the open kitchen and the dining room, and hanging metal wine racks are generally installed on the top. The bar counter itself is also made of glass brick components and metal texture countertops. People bring a sense of simplicity and clarity.

In some duplex houses, people mostly use the fragmented space in front of the duplex stairs to integrate the bar counter into the entire living room space, and choose a design style that combines walnut and other expensive veneers with white mixed oil.Because this position will be limited by the height of the space, try not to make a suspended ceiling. You only need to install a straight line of simple and exquisite spotlights above the bar to enhance the atmosphere of the bar.

When designing a bar counter indoors, you must regard the bar counter as a part of the entire space, not just an independent space or a few pieces of furniture, so you must consider it more carefully when designing.

If the space in the home is large enough, you can set the bar in the lounge or audio-visual room, and this installation location just fits its function.In addition, the bar can also be placed in a place that attracts people to sit for a long time. For example, the bar can be placed opposite the TV in the living room, so that family members can enjoy wonderful TV programs while drinking drinks.If the house is located on a high floor, you can place the bar counter in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, so that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery brought by the excellent view position while drinking wine and tea.

Bar counter design: turning the living room into a stylish space

The choice of the location of the bar directly affects the design of the relevant circuits and water supply and drainage. If the bar is placed in a corner far away from the pipe or drain, it will cause certain difficulties to the drainage, and the position of the drain must have a certain angle of inclination. .If the bar is placed close to the outside, the drain pipe can be connected to the outside and drained with a separate pipeline.If you want to connect to the pipeline and the inclination is not enough, you must install the pipe from the ceiling or the wall, but this will bring trouble to the construction and increase the construction cost.

If you use electrical appliances with high power consumption in the bar, such as an induction cooker for coffee, it is best to design a circuit in this part, so as to avoid circuit tripping.The bar built with corners requires at least 90 cm of operating space, and the height of the bar has two sizes, the single-layer bar is about 110 cm, the double-layer bar is 80 cm and 105 cm, and the gap between them must be at least 25 cm. layer to place items.

Layout form: choose the bar style according to personal preference
After determining the location of the bar, you can choose the style of the bar according to the living environment and personal preferences.The layout of the bar can be roughly divided into the following categories:
1. Corner layout: Use the corner of the room for layout.Guests can sit around the platform, which is not only convenient for conversation, but also makes the interior space more compact, interesting and practical.

2. Wall-mounted arrangement: The bar is arranged on a section of the wall where there is less interference in the room. Because it occupies a small area, it can effectively save indoor space.The bar counter can be placed against the wall, the bar cabinet is placed on the bar counter, a decorative ceiling is hung on the bar counter, and downlights are embedded in the ceiling, so that the light is projected on the bar counter and wine utensils.

3. Dining table layout: combine the functions of the dining table and the bar, generally placed in a T-shape or an L-shape.The bar can be divided into upper and lower layers. The lower layer is foldable. It can be used as a small dining table for people to eat when it is propped up, and it becomes a small bar when it is lowered. This can reduce the use area. The bracket can also consider using the doors and windows of the bar cabinet.

4. Embedded layout: In some irregular living rooms, you can use the concave part to set up the bar counter, which can effectively use the interior space and make the whole room feel orderly.

Bar structure: choose an easy-to-operate bar form

The depth of the table must depend on the function of the bar. The width of the table is different for drinking only and eating. If there are seats in front of the table, the depth of the table must be at least 40-60 cm. Convenient storage.

Generally speaking, the smallest sink on the bar counter needs to be 60 cm long, and the operating table is 60 cm long, and the others can be measured according to your own needs.When purchasing a sink for a bar counter with a sink, you should pay attention to the sink. The sink should preferably be a flat-bottomed sink so that it will not fall over or be damaged when placing the cups. The depth of the sink should preferably be more than 20 cm to avoid splashing.

The depth of the bar countertop depends on the function of the bar counter.If you only drink and eat, the width of the countertop should be larger; if there are seats in front of the counter, the countertop must protrude from the bar itself, so the depth of the countertop should be at least about 50 cm, so that it is more convenient to store items under the bar.

Bar chairs can generally be divided into two types: central axis steel pipe chairs with rotation angle and adjustment function and fixed high-leg wooden bar chairs. When purchasing bar chairs, you must consider its material and appearance, and pay attention to its appearance. Whether the height matches the height of the bar, otherwise it will give people an uncomfortable feeling.

Bar accessories: ingenious collocation to make home life better
The design of the wine cabinet should pay attention to the convenience of use. The height of each layer should be at least 30-40 cm. longer.The cabinet should not be too deep. It will be very inconvenient if you have to pass over other objects when holding the cup.It is best to use wear-resistant materials for the countertops, and skinning is not suitable. The bar counters with sinks should have relatively good water resistance; if the bar counter uses electrical appliances, fire-resistant materials are the best, such as artificial stone, stone, etc. It is an ideal bar material.

If there is a bar in the house, there must be matching items.The bar cabinet is an indispensable part of the bar counter. It has the function of storing beverages, fruits, tobacco and wine, cups and plates, etc., and also has the function of display.The shape of the bar cabinet includes lattice type, cabinet type, laminate type, etc., and the owner can choose according to his own preferences.

Glass holders and wine racks are also must-haves, both of which save space.Some families can also consider buying a trolley, because it can conveniently deliver the food or drinks prepared in the bar to the restaurant.

Bar lighting: create a romantic atmosphere in the living room

Sometimes, the atmosphere of the bar counter needs to be created through lighting, so it is necessary to make great efforts in the choice of lighting.Generally speaking, warm-toned light is more suitable for sitting for a long time, and it is also easy to create an atmosphere. The yellow lighting is less harmful to the eyes. In addition, the spotlight is strong and can penetrate the display cabinet, giving the bar a bright visual experience.If the bar counter uses a glass cabinet, it is best to install lighting and decorative lamps above it, and install a glass mirror on the back wall of the cabinet to reflect the items in the cabinet, giving people a pleasing feeling.

The light above the wine cabinet should not be too bright. In summer, you can use 15-watt blue light bulbs, which can give people a sense of tranquility; in winter, you can use orange-red light bulbs to create a warm and hazy atmosphere.If the occupants are lovers, you can also use pink light bulbs, which can create a sweet and romantic atmosphere.

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