How To Decorate A Rectangular Living Room Dining Room. Don't get stuck in a decorating rut when you have a narrow, rectangular living room to contend with. Bertrand Fompeyrine / Atelier Steve In this Paris living room/dining room combo designed by French interior design firm Atelier Steve, sleek built-in wall storage helps prevent clutter and free up space in the center of the room.
You may be tempted to push furniture up against the walls in a long, narrow living room to open up the space, but the effect will only highlight the shape of the room, making it feel longer and. The living room is divided into two separate areas, but the transitional furniture and style across the whole space helps them blend together seamlessly. If space allows, divide the room by floating a sofa near its center, with the sofa back facing the dining area.
Keep your living room furniture close enough to accommodate conversation.
Hanging lights do a nice job of lowering the ceiling's perceived height, so the space doesn't feel so daunting.
There are NO walls in this old house that don't have a window, door, fireplace or, sometimes, two out of the three. Putting the rooms under one area also enables all family members for more interactions. Instead of just putting things in the room to fill the space, find pieces that are both fun to use and help create function." Treat the two arms of the L-shape as two separate spaces, such as a living room and dining room.