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Becca Cullum-Green

5 Layout and Decorating Mistakes That Are Making Your Living Room Feel Way More Cluttered

Beige living room with corner sofa and cream curtains.

There’s no denying that living rooms are one of the most used and important areas of any home, and if it's where you go to try to relax and unwind, you want a space that feels calm and uncluttered. But, because living rooms are often one of the largest rooms and they're used for so many different reasons, they can end up being a place where things collect — whether that's decor, or the trappings of your everyday family life.

If you’re lacking in living room storage then this accumulation of stuff can quickly make it look and feel cluttered. However, it's not always just a case of a quick tidy up to remedy an overwhelmed living space — sometimes it's in how you've designed a room, too.

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