Does your home have a formal living room? If so, you may find it’s a space you hardly use. Truth be told, you probably only go into that room to give it a dusting now and then.
Although this is the reality for many people, there are some things you can do to make it a more casual space that you and your family can use more often.
Let’s get into five tips to help you make the most of your formal living room.
- Workspace
Tired of working at the kitchen table or on the couch? Do yourself a favour and carve out a little workspace for yourself.
You don’t need much to get started. Just a small desk, a chair, a light, and your computer and you should be good to go.
Since your formal living room barely gets any use, you’ll find that you now have a quiet workspace that you can call your own and work out of as much as you need it.
- Breakfast Nook
If you find yourself eating breakfast at random spots throughout your home, you definitely need a breakfast nook! This gives you a little spot to enjoy your breakfast with family (or by yourself) before the day gets too hectic.
Find a corner of your formal living nearest to the kitchen where you can set up a cute breakfast spot. Have fun looking through tables and chairs that you can set-up. Then, purchase some fun breakfast-inspired décor to really make your spot something special.
- Reading Nook
Speaking of nooks, are you a big reader? Whether you read books on your phone or love the feel of a real book, set-up an unused area in your formal dining room for a reading nook.
Outfit the space with a comfy chair, a fun reading light, and some accents like a rug, throw pills, and a throw blanket.
Curl up here on Sunday afternoons with a cup of coffee and you won’t be disappointed.
- Library
Speaking of books, do you have a massive collection of paperbacks that you’ve been dying to display? Well, now you can! Rearrange your living room furniture to give you a space to set up a few bookshelves. Next, get out all of your books and display them on the shelves and you’ll have the library you always wanted.
Don’t forget to set-up a chair and a reading light so you can enjoy your books in this space too!
- Play Space
Tired of having toys all over your home? If so, using a corner of your formal living room to set up a play space is a fantastic idea! Use this area to create a kid-friendly spot with a fun rug, some toy storage, and all of your kid’s toys.
The best part about this option is that your kids will have a dedicated play area that will (hopefully) be the spot where they keep all of their toys!
What will you be changing your formal living room into?
