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Who use your living room?

Before deciding on how to make the best use of your living room, make a note on who uses the space, and when it is being used.

1. Singleton
If you are single, you usually dwell on a small home, thus having a small living area. Your living area too may exist as an extension to your kitchen or bedroom. A studio unit provides a good example. Since you stay alone, your living area may have to double as a working space and overnight accommodation for guests.

need to be imaginative to avoid clashes in taste

No two individual has the same taste! Be imaginative.

2. Couple
No two individuals have the same taste and idea on how to use a space. Therefore, you need to be a little imaginative and clever in dividing the space in order to develop a style that accommodates the needs and preference of you and your partner and offers the opportunity for doing things separately or together, to maintain that harmonious relationship.

3. Family with young kids
If you have a young family, a flexible approach is much in need. Your living area need to be cheerful and safe for your small children, as well as space to play and spread out. Since your need as a parent is important too, reserve a cozy corner for quieter times. Robust furniture and fittings fit this quite well.

4. Family with grown up kids
Older children need space for their interest. Unless you do not mind having your calm living area turned into stage of a rock concert, you might as well designate a space for work or hobby-related activities, televisions, computers and sound systems. Do not forget: plenty of comfortable seating.

5. Stranger
If you're sharing your home with a non-family or non-friend or non-loved-ones, opt for a simple décor and a no-clutter policy, which will help minimize housework and disputes especially. Think pleasant communal living area that fosters household harmony and provides a place for socializing as well as serious discussion.

6. None of the above
Since none of the above categories apply, it's obvious that you need to devise your own!

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