While space is a luxury in itself, a large, open living room is at risk of feeling cold and uninviting if it hasn't been thoughtfully planned out. Ellen DeGeneres' Montecito home achieves this in a really clever way, through sectioning out clearly defined spaces with the use of furniture, lighting and rugs to ensure that the large space feels cozy and intentional.
There are plenty of ways you can make a large living room feel cozy. Patti Wilbourne, the founder of Charleston-based design firm, PWD Studio explains: 'Many open floor plans today feature basic white walls, minimal trim, and linear wood flooring, which can leave large living areas feeling undefined. The key to making these expansive spaces more usable and inviting is creating both actual and perceived delineation between different functional zones.' I'll reveal more expert advice about how to acheive this, below.
