Better Concerts and Music

Achieving an attractive great room that handles multiple activities with comfort and style is easier than it might first appear.   Great rooms often must balance a modern sofas and a dining table, coffee tables and a children’s play area. An advantage to most modern great rooms is that they are usually somewhat spacious, which makes planning out the design of a multifunctional room smoother. Measure the rooms to get the dimensions, so you have a place to start.

If you have a spacious great room, a perfect starting piece of furniture is a modern sectional.   Sectionals serve as a nice alternative to traditional sofas since they can seat more people.  Instead of getting multiple sofas, loveseats, and chairs, you can build your look around the sectional. 

Modern furniture often looks most stunning when it is arranged around a focal point. Rooms usually have some feature that can serve as a focal point, such as a fireplace or picture window.  Decorating an accent wall  is an option if you don’t have another viable focal point option.  Creative lighting arrangements provide attractive illumination to give life to the room.   An accent wall with modular components, artwork, and perfect lighting can be as beautiful as a mountain view.

Multiple room “zones” allow you to balance multiple needs in a room.  Great rooms are often composed of a kitchen, dining room, and living area without actual points of separation.  Consider separating dining and kitchen zones using an area rug.  Dining and living areas can be separated by a freestanding bookshelf, or even another area rug.   Thinking carefully about creating separations without obstruction will create a room with defined zones that function practically.

Functional design and furniture is perhaps the most important aspect of decorating a great room.   If children are in the home, choosing items that are stain-resistant and drink-proof can save you headaches in the long run.   Today’s advanced materials are designed to meet the needs of families, so select your furniture with kids in mind.

Tying a room together visually is vital as well, keeping base colors neutral and choosing accent fabrics that are complimentary.   Keep accessories simple, as overdoing it can lead to a cluttered look.

By planning deliberately and bearing in mind some simple style tips, your room will come together looking functional and beautiful.