
10. Before, This Living Room Felt Too Empty and Big. Now, it’s Cozy and Perfect
Plenty of people deal with the issue of learning how to decorate in a small space. But sometimes, the opposite can happen. On the blog Sugar and Cloth, homeowner Ashley Rose had an open concept living room and kitchen. With its tall ceilings, the space looks huge, and the furniture filling it only made it feel more empty. A problem like this is often more difficult to solve, because some people would automatically assume that the solution is more furniture. However, this would only make the room feel cluttered, rather than stylish.

The problem was solved by installing Ikea built-in cabinets along the back wall, as well as a faux fireplace. This built-in unit still brought your eyes upward, but it served as a barrier between the living and dining room area. Board and batten was added to the wall, which also gives it a more cozy feeling, despite the space. By switching to a couch that goes down to the floor and chairs which face towards one another, she created a snug, enclosed space for people to enjoy watching TV or having conversations by the fire.