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Nothing ruins the ambience quite like being under a spotlight. Aim to have at least three points of light in any room. A chandelier or pendant will diffuse the overhead light a bit, but when possible, use a floor lamp, table lamp or sconce with everything set to a dimmer so that any amount of wattage can be adjusted. You and everything in the room will look better.
Instead of arranging furniture willy-nilly, give each area of the room a purpose. Place a couch and two chairs together for comfortable group conversations, or center two chairs in front of a fireplace for intimate chats. If you have a large room, remember that too many stand-alone objects can make the space look messy. Arrange at least two pieces together, like an end table next to a sofa or a tall floor lamp next to a chair.
Hang curtains close to the ceiling for the illusion of greater ceiling and window height. Width-wise, curtains should just cover the frame to create the look of wider, grander windows. And they should barely touch the floor for a polished look. If you must puddle your curtains, keep it to just a few inches.
Consider proportions before you hang anything above a mantle, couch or headboard. Aim to fill two-thirds of the wall space with artwork, decorative pieces or a large mirror. In a less-than-spacious room, a mirror is a great choice for the wall because it creates movement and visual depth.
An area rug in a bedroom or living room with wood floors gives a finished look. A smaller room deserves a bigger rug. It’ll actually make the room look larger. As for big rooms, invest in a rug that fits at least half, if not all, of your couch, with a few chairs and a coffee table. You want the rug to look intentional as opposed to a “time-out” mat.