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Making the most of the space you've got is a common goal among homeowners; and no matter what kind of space you inhabit, it will likely have a living room. This room is meant for entertaining, but if it's not up to your standards, it might be time to teach that old parlor some new tricks.

Living Room Décor
As the place in the home that guests will likely spend the most time in, your living room décor is especially important. Basically, the living room is a place where you can show your style to the world. It should reflect you and your interests, but have enough universal appeal that anyone who visits can feel at ease.

Modern Living Rooms
One way to make a bold statement with your living room décor is to modernize the whole room. This look begins with taking away all the clutter; a modern living room is as open and spacious as possible. If some things must be stored there (books, DVDs, etc.), try to find storage units that close or serve another function as well. An end table that also stores a movie collection will make the room feel less busy while performing its primary function at the same time.

Modern living room décor is bright and well lit. If the room's existing lighting is a bit dim, adding some lamps could make a big impact. Also consider the idea of changing the overhead lighting. Installing track, rail, or cable lighting to your ceiling will give the room a very modern look and make lighting objects around the room and on the walls a simpler and more flexible task.

Modern furniture is characterized by its solid, bold colors and elegant, yet simple, design. The bolder, the better is the rule, especially if you have white walls or white carpet. Do not, however, sacrifice comfort for style. It is better to feel good than to look good; your guests will agree, too.

Art
Every modern room should contain some kind of art. Whether you like paintings, sculpture, photographs, or whatever, a living room is a great place to display. Keep it simple; one piece per wall might be too much for some rooms. Also, lighting a piece is almost as important as the piece itself. Even if you didn't opt for the new track lighting (which, in general, really does make this easier), make sure that the work is able to be seen without a lot of shadow or glare so that everyone who visits can enjoy it.

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