Eliminate the living room from the design, making the home space personalized

      With the continuous optimization and iteration of decoration design, designers are constantly innovating their new concepts. The new design concept of eliminating the living room is increasingly sought after by young people. The design of the living room has become increasingly diverse. In China, the living room favored by the older generation has a sofa, coffee table, and television, making it a place for family gatherings and conversations. The new generation believes that the living room is better off as a functional place, making the home more personalized and suitable for their lifestyle.

      New and old concepts collide, which is right or wrong? Today we will talk about how to design a living room that is more in line with our own and family's lives, and prevent blindly following the trend.

     Are we going to do a design that eliminates the living room?

     In the past, sitting in the living room and enjoying watching TV was undoubtedly the most suitable situation for the older generation's family concept. In the minds of the older generation, the living room is the best place for daily family gatherings and enhancing family cohesion. This is a ritual of life, and the living room is the core area of family life. But for the new generation, the living room is just a resting place, and they pay more attention to their personal space. They have a new way of life, and their attitude towards the living room is vastly different from that of the older generation.

Based on the actual needs of the family

      The composition of each family member is different, and naturally the demand for living space is different. Therefore, corresponding matching designs should be made based on the family members.

      If there are elderly people at home, it is best to keep a traditional living room. During the most grand festival in China, the Spring Festival, relatives will definitely come to visit. The living room, as a public area reception room, is sufficient to handle visits from relatives and neighbors. Traditional design will also make it easier for the elderly to accept.

      If there are already children at home, the design should also consider their independent activity space. Whether the living room needs to serve as the main activity space for children, and whether it needs to serve as the core area for family interaction, this needs to be designed in conjunction with the family's living habits.

Choose between sofas, coffee tables, and televisions based on preferences

      Whether it is necessary to retain the standard configuration of sofas, coffee tables, and televisions depends on the needs of family members. For example, whether to replace televisions with projection or coffee tables with small round tables will vary depending on the owner's age and living habits.

      Nowadays, many people hang televisions on the wall. Not even the TV, just install a projector. If your living room area is not large or you want a sense of space, you can do this to make family activities in the living room more spacious and comfortable.

Should the living room be combined with other spaces

      More and more people like to do open design, and the functional boundaries between spaces are not as clear as before. If combined with other functions, the core area will no longer be dominated by the living room.

      In fact, whether a Chinese family's living room needs to be designed with reduced functionality depends on where the family's core living area is. Focusing on this as the center for functional layout, rather than just focusing on the living room.

My living room, I make the decision

      For the design on the living room, customizing according to personal style is the best. Different people will have different opinions, and next we will showcase some personalized living room designs with different styles.

1: Throw away the sofa and coffee table, turning the living room into an interactive area for the family

      Children are naturally the core of the family. Parent-child interaction is a good way to promote family bonds between parents and children, and making the living room the core of the family interaction area would be great. By removing the sofa and coffee table, the living room becomes an incredibly spacious activity space that allows children to fully unleash their energy. The living room is no longer limited by its functionality, but instead becomes a resting area.

      Of course, besides serving as an activity area for children. It can also be used as a lounge, storage area, and reception room, perhaps this vibrant and childlike style will make your guests feel different and comfortable.

2: The living room is a private entertainment space

      For individuals living alone or couples, the living room becomes more personalized. No constraints, design as you please, all based on personal preferences. For example, by keeping the sofa, but removing the coffee table, the living room immediately becomes a large space where you can run and jump. Spread a soft carpet and you can engage in various activities such as reading, playing games, and exercising. The living room plays different functions due to the different needs of each person.

3: The living room can also be a tea room

      The Tea culture has a long history, and it can reflect elegance and tranquility to decorate the living room as a tea room. Design the living room as a tea room, integrating tea drinking, meeting guests, and resting functions, which is quite convenient.

4: Private studio at home

      For many people who work from home, an independent office space is necessary. So why not just turn the living room into a home office, reduce the usage area of the sofa, and leave room for the desk. Comfort is much stronger than in the office, and both mood and office efficiency are greatly improved.

5: Integrating the living room and dining room to create a multifunctional area

      For small houses, every square meter should be reserved for the most practical needs, and there is no need to divide the space too clearly. As long as the functions can be achieved, it is possible to consider designing the dining room and living room functions together.

Nowadays, the inherent concept of home space is gradually being removed and weakened. The living room can be an activity room, lounge, reception room, studio, or have all of these functions simultaneously. For many people, going to the living room has indeed enabled them to find more diverse ways of life. I hope you can also find the most suitable living room design for yourself.