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This article has some good advice on how to fill a larger space. One suggestion I found useful was to put seating and tables in the middle of the room. In a very large space, putting the sofa against the wall looks awkward. You want to fill some of the empty space in the middle. Then you can line the walls with bookshelves, art, etc. Juliana Kresge.

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10 Tips for Styling Large Living Rooms {& Other Awkward Spaces} - The Inspired Room

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While small living rooms have their own challenges due to their limited space, bigger living areas present their own set of issues. Bigger than average rooms can be wonderful for entertaining, but not as cozy or even functional for day to day living. So how can you make the best of a large living room? Even if your room is not huge, it can be difficult to furnish if it is awkwardly shaped or connected to another space in some way, so these tips or inspiration photos might apply to a variety of sizes and shapes of rooms or great rooms!

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This article gives advice about making a large space feel warm and cozy by putting emphasis on things like furniture scale, which helps to take up open space, and creating zones in a room, which can break up a big space and help efficiency by not dedicating one huge zone to a single purpose. It mentions points of emphasis as well, which we also learned about in a previous lesson. In fact, you can check off two items on this list by making wall art/decor your emphasis point, since filling up walls also helps when decorating a big room. - Sophie Joscher

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So much of what we define as cosiness comes from a sense of being enveloped by the space. Creating warmth in a large space, therefore, can be a challenge. Interior designer Kit Kemp - who with her husband owns Firmdale Hotels, including London's Ham Yard - suggests how to make even the grandest room feel homely.

Find a focal point

'The first thing I think about when furnishing a large sitting room is where the focal point of the room is going to be - is it the fireplace? Or does the room have a great view from the window? This helps you to decide the spot around which you will build your seating area.'

Play with proportion

'Use optical illusions to play with the proportions of a large room. Choose big sofas and chairs, and over-size lamps and vases. The two lights that flank the chimneypiece don't look huge, but they are actually much larger than an average table lamp. The bright ikat shades unify them with the rest of the room.'

Create zones

'The best living rooms are defined by the activities you do in them. Once you have established where the focal point is, divide the room into sections. Creating pockets with different functions makes a room feel cosier; and if you have the space it is lovely to utilise it with things such as a games table or piano. Listening to my husband play the piano in our sitting room is one of my favourite things to do. Use a rug as a frame for the seating area, then it's just a case of finding pieces to fill the rest of the space.'

Make the space informal

'There is nothing less cosy than a room that feels too formal. In my sitting room, the chairs are covered in a mishmash of playful, bright fabrics. Felt figures have been appliqued on to the green armchair; and clash in the best possible way with the orange Bennison fabric. Never take things at face value; mix old furniture with new fabrics. Be as bold as you dare.'

Fill the walls

'An abundance of empty wall space can feel cold. I have combated this by layering some strips of old wooden panelling - which I liked for its aged patina - underneath framed artworks, including one by the artist Kathleen Hale.'

Kit Kemp is a member of The List by House & Garden, our essential directory of design professionals. Find her profile .

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Kit Kemp on how to make a large room feel cosy

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Kit Kemp on creating warmth in a large room - the Ham Yard Hotel designer explains how to make even the grandest room feel homely.

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Here is a list of 8 ways to make a large home feel more cozy. The article reviews scale, tones, fabrics, dividing spaces, personalizing, etc. This can help an interior designer gain knowledge on decorating spaces that allow for that warm feeling a home owner should experience.

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How to Make Your Big House Feel More Warm and Cozy

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Does your large house feel sparse and cold? Here are seven easy ways to make your big house home feel more warm welcoming.

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This article includes tips to solve the common problem of making a large space more cozy. I like creating muiltiple seating areas because then more people can sit around and area and communicate.

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Swap a Large Sectional for Two Couches

Although a large living room can accommodate an oversized L-shaped sectional, it's best to swap it for two smaller couches. The layout looks more sophisticated and fills the room in a way that encourages entertainment.

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10 Decorating Tips to Cozy Up Any Large Living Room

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Having too much space isn't all it's cracked up to be. Learn how to purposefully decorate a large living room with these tips and tricks.